Features editor of Scrip Intelligence and editor of Scrip 100. All views expressed are my own.

London
Joined May 2012
$NVS CEO tells me Cosentyx overtaken Humira in PsA/AS in the USA, had Q1 sales $791m, up 41%, Entresto up 85% to $357m
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What Brexit Effect? UK Biotech Start-Ups Reach Record Numbers bit.ly/2FhQYsS #PharmaScrip
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Akari Therapeutics $AKTX @AkariTx skyrockets as #FDA clears #pivotal trial for dual-action #Coversin in pediatric #TMA bioworld.com/content/akari-s…
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Peter McNaughton of @KingsCollegeLon talked to me yesterday about the ground breaking science behind a new class of analgesics, #Merck pretty impressed too.
Merck Makes Its Debut In Pain With Pioneering New Analgesic Class bit.ly/2u5cqw5 #PharmaScrip
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Simon Moroney, @MorphoSys CEO stalwart is to retire by middle of next year. He talked to me about his hopes to inspire small EU #biotech and reacts to the Darzalex IP loss.
Building A Biotech: Industry Veteran Moroney Reflects bit.ly/2tGzQrq #PharmaScrip
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I am delighted to announce that from October I will be the new Master of @TrinCollCam. It has truly been an honour to be the first female Chief Medical Officer and I will be working relentlessly until I step down at the end of September gov.uk/government/news/profe…
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Ian Hudson chairing a session at #DIAEurope2019 today. This year is Hudson’s last appearance at DIA Europe as head of @MHRAgovuk. He’s stepping down as chief exec of UK agency in September.
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Wow. José Baselga, who quit Memorial Sloan Kettering after failing to disclose financial conflicts of interests, to head up R&D oncology at #AstraZeneca
And here’s another big one for #JPM19, $LLY to buy $LOXO for $8bn.
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When reflecting on the licensing deals inked this year by biotech behemoth @genentech, two really stand out. At #BIOEurope @ScripJo sits down with Don O’Sullivan, the company's Head of Immunology and Infectious Disease Business Development. spr.ly/6019E1Ffx
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After careful reflection, I will not be supporting the Government on the EU Withdrawal Agreement. As such, I have tended my resignation as Universities & Science Minister – read more on my Facebook page: facebook.com/204388219715107…
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It's finally here! Time to get those glad rags on and join us tonight at the Hilton, Park Lane for the #ScripAwards2018! We look forward to seeing you tonight!
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Per Norlen, CEO of @AlligatorBio, tells @PharmaScrip's @ScripJo about the recent addition to the pipeline, and the next big milestones for the company. Watch #BIOEurope interview >> spr.ly/6014EDm74
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🎥 @ScripJo talks to @RedHillBio COO, Gilead Raday, on the company's novel antibiotic approach to #CrohnsDisease. Watch #BIOEurope interview >> spr.ly/6016EDm4s
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🎥 @ScripJo to @RedHillBio COO, Gilead Raday, on the company's novel antibiotic approach to #CrohnsDisease. Watch #BIOEurope interview >> spr.ly/6019EDmNd
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Per Norlen, CEO of @AlligatorBio, tells @PharmaScrip's @ScripJo about the recent addition to the pipeline, and the next big milestones for the company. Watch #BIOEurope interview >> spr.ly/6010EDm7g
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🎥 @Lundbeck CEO and president Deborah Dunsire talks to @ScripJo about what drew her to the pharma company, which specializes in neurological disorders. Watch #BIOEurope interview >> spr.ly/6010EDm4y
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1 Week left before the #ScripAwards2018 at the Hilton on Park Lane, London! Join us for an evening of glitz, glam, good food and networking. Last few tables remaining - book yours today! bit.ly/2DMxaiP