Some 50 experts and executives in the biopharma sector shared their views on the major trends they expect to see driving change in the clinical trials arena in 2024. Artificial intelligence applied to clinical development, greater use of remote monitoring and increased patient diversity in trials were key themes.

Ulrich Dauer, CEO Vivoryon Therapeutics, the new name for German biotech Probiodrug, talks to In Vivo about introducing more diversity into the Alzheimer’s disease pipeline.

Privately held Cirius and NGM and big pharma Bristol-Myers Squibb are in Phase II for NASH with programs also working to validate non-invasive biomarkers for diagnosis, prognosis and treatment impact.

Nektar taps into Lilly's immunology know-how for fast development of NKTR-358, which targets IL-2 to stimulate the body's own inflammation-inhibiting Tregs rather than suppress the immune system.