Patricia Van Arnum

Editorial Director, DCAT

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Patricia Van Arnum is Editorial Director at the Drug, Chemical & Associated Technologies Association (DCAT), where she is responsible for delivering informational services for DCAT members. She is editor of DCAT Value Chain Insights, DCAT’s editorial newsletter providing news and analysis of the business of bio/pharmaceutical development and manufacturing covering the full spectrum of the bio/pharmaceutical manufacturing value chain. She also provides content advisement and support for DCAT’s volunteer committees. Overall, she has 30 years of experience covering the Bio/Pharmaceutical, Fine-Chemical and Chemical industries as a business and science editor. She is a member of the American Chemical Society, the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists, and the American Association for the Advancement of Science and holds undergraduate degrees in chemistry, economics, and political science.

LATEST

Bio/Pharma Industry Radar: The In’s and Out’s of Cell & Gene Therapies
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Takeda announced this week it is exiting the cell therapy market, and FDA issues three draft guidances to facilitate development of cell & gene therapies. How is the advanced therapies market faring thus far in 2025?

What’s Trending: New Drug Approvals: Biologics
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As the industry enters the fourth quarter, how do new drug approvals by FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research stand now and comparative to recent trends? What is the mix between small molecules and biologics? DCAT Value Chain Insights looks at the products and companies.

Pfizer Making a Major Play in the Obesity Drug Market
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With its pending $7.3-billion deal to acquire the bio/pharmaceutical company, Metsera, Pfizer is making a strong play in the obesity drug market. What are the assets that Pfizer will be acquiring, and how do they stack up against the other notable contenders in the obesity drug market?

Tariffs & Pharma: The Next Round
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The US Supreme Court is set to hear oral arguments on November 5, 2025, in a case examining the legal authority of the current Administration to impose tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act, which was used to impose reciprocal tariffs on a country-by-country basis. What may be next?

Advanced Mfg in Pharma: Where Does It Play?
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How does advanced manufacturing in pharma, such as continuous manufacturing, AI-enabled manufacturing, or distributed manufacturing factor into the current investment activity and policy moves to increase US-based pharma manufacturing? DCAT Value Chain Insights takes an inside look at the latest developments.

Novo Nordisk Announces Restructuring; Cutting 11% of Workforce
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In his first major move since taking the helm of Novo Nordisk last month, Mike Doustdar, President and CEO, announced a restructuring plan as the company lowers its sales & profit outlook. What’s behind the move?

CDMO/CMO Report: Tracking Expansions for Injectables
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Strong growth is projected for the injectables drugs market, and CDMOs/CMOS are expanding sterile manufacturing & fill–finish capacity. DCAT Value Chain Insights rounds up the latest expansions.

Executive Insights: What’s Next for Novo Nordisk?
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With new CEO Maziar Mike Doustdar taking the helm, Novo Nordisk is looking to expand its obesity franchise, with an oral version of it blockbuster weight-loss drug, Wegovy (semaglutide). Will that be the key to changing the fortunes of the company?

Sizing Up the Blockbuster Contenders of 2025
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What new products, recently or expected to launch in 2025, show blockbuster potential, and do their prospects still remain bright? DCAT Value Chain Insights takes an inside look at the companies & bio/pharmaceuticals rising to the top of the class.

US, EU Detail Plan for Pharmaceutical Tariffs
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The White House and European Commission have released further details on the recently agreed-to US-EU trade deal, including further details on tariffs on pharmaceuticals. What’s the bottom line for the pharma industry?