About James Harrington

James Harrington holds a Master of Public Health from the London School of Hygiene and Tropical Medicine and a BSc in Biochemistry from the University of Edinburgh. He has spent eight years covering biomedical research, drug development, and health policy for specialist and general audiences. Before joining Curative News, James reported on clinical trials and regulatory affairs for a healthcare media group, developing a particular focus on diabetes, neurology, and AI-driven medical innovation. He reads the primary literature and cross-references institutional sources before publishing any story.

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FDA Approves 10 Cancer Drugs in 2025 Based on Landmark Trials
Breakthrough|Cancer|Research FDA Approves 10 Cancer Drugs in 2025 Based on Landmark Trials
FDA Approves New Oral Dissolving Drug for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients
Treatment|Cancer FDA Approves New Oral Dissolving Drug for Chronic Myeloid Leukemia Patients
Teen Scientists Win Top Prize for Fixing Pulse Oximeter Racial Bias
Other Teen Scientists Win Top Prize for Fixing Pulse Oximeter Racial Bias
Clinical Trial Network Drives Precision Medicine Advances Across the Gulf South
Breakthrough Clinical Trial Network Drives Precision Medicine Advances Across the Gulf South
Nanofiber Mesh Delivers Triple Drug Combo to Shrink Brain Tumors
Technology Nanofiber Mesh Delivers Triple Drug Combo to Shrink Brain Tumors
China Approves First AI Tool for Automated Chromosome Analysis
Technology China Approves First AI Tool for Automated Chromosome Analysis
mRNA Vaccines Linked to Doubled Survival in Cancer Immunotherapy Patients
Research mRNA Vaccines Linked to Doubled Survival in Cancer Immunotherapy Patients
Liver Organoids From iPS Cells Show Promise for Transplant Alternatives
Research Liver Organoids From iPS Cells Show Promise for Transplant Alternatives
AI Speeds Discovery of New Drugs for Parkinson’s and Superbugs
Technology AI Speeds Discovery of New Drugs for Parkinson’s and Superbugs
Scientists Explore Possible Third Circulatory System Hidden in Connective Tissue
Breakthrough Scientists Explore Possible Third Circulatory System Hidden in Connective Tissue
Small Seed Grants Generate Sixfold Return in Cancer Research Breakthroughs
Research Small Seed Grants Generate Sixfold Return in Cancer Research Breakthroughs
New Light Powered Method Creates Strained Molecules for Drug Discovery
Research New Light Powered Method Creates Strained Molecules for Drug Discovery
Wool Protein Shows Promise as Bone Healing Material in Animal Study
Breakthrough Wool Protein Shows Promise as Bone Healing Material in Animal Study
Cancer Institute Launches Campaign for Gentler Treatments With Data Technology Boost
Research Cancer Institute Launches Campaign for Gentler Treatments With Data Technology Boost
New Heart Disease Tools and Vision Implant Lead Medical Breakthroughs
Research New Heart Disease Tools and Vision Implant Lead Medical Breakthroughs
US National Labs Mark 75 Years of Landmark Science and Innovation
Research US National Labs Mark 75 Years of Landmark Science and Innovation
Electron Beam Technology Offers Safer Alternative for Medical Device Sterilization
Technology Electron Beam Technology Offers Safer Alternative for Medical Device Sterilization
Scientists Discover Molecular Switch That Could Treat Bone Disease
Breakthrough Scientists Discover Molecular Switch That Could Treat Bone Disease
AI Drug Trial Platform Set for US Launch Through Boston Partnership
Technology AI Drug Trial Platform Set for US Launch Through Boston Partnership
FDA Approves First Drug From Protein Degrader Technology for Breast Cancer
Technology FDA Approves First Drug From Protein Degrader Technology for Breast Cancer
Chemist Wins National Award for Dye That Helps Surgeons Spot Cancer
Research Chemist Wins National Award for Dye That Helps Surgeons Spot Cancer
CRISPR Therapy for Rare Swelling Disorder Shows Promise in Key Trial
Breakthrough CRISPR Therapy for Rare Swelling Disorder Shows Promise in Key Trial
Injectable Bone Glue Inspired by Oysters Mends Fractures in Minutes
Technology Injectable Bone Glue Inspired by Oysters Mends Fractures in Minutes
AI Tool Shows Promise for Predicting Immune Responses in Cancer Care
Technology AI Tool Shows Promise for Predicting Immune Responses in Cancer Care
FDA Expands Access to Targeted Drug That Shuts Down Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Breakthrough FDA Expands Access to Targeted Drug That Shuts Down Pancreatic Cancer Growth
Health Data Platform Wins Third Straight Award for Unifying Patient Records
Technology Health Data Platform Wins Third Straight Award for Unifying Patient Records
Digital Health Awards Mark a Decade of AI and Remote Care Innovation
Technology Digital Health Awards Mark a Decade of AI and Remote Care Innovation
Scientists Discover Fat Burning Protein Also Works Inside Cell Nucleus
Prevention Scientists Discover Fat Burning Protein Also Works Inside Cell Nucleus
$5 Million Gift Endows AI Chair to Accelerate Biomedical Breakthroughs
Research $5 Million Gift Endows AI Chair to Accelerate Biomedical Breakthroughs
New Platform Reveals Shared Genetic Targets for Simpler Cancer Treatments
Technology New Platform Reveals Shared Genetic Targets for Simpler Cancer Treatments
$5 Million Gift From Qualcomm Co-Founder Boosts AI Biomedical Research
Technology $5 Million Gift From Qualcomm Co-Founder Boosts AI Biomedical Research
Research Staff Awards Honor Unsung Heroes Behind Medical Breakthroughs
Research Research Staff Awards Honor Unsung Heroes Behind Medical Breakthroughs
FDA Approves First New Schizophrenia Drug in Over 30 Years
Breakthrough FDA Approves First New Schizophrenia Drug in Over 30 Years
Insurance and Registry Alliance Aims to Boost Clinical Trial Safety
Research Insurance and Registry Alliance Aims to Boost Clinical Trial Safety
New Research Center Targets Overdose Prevention in Criminal Justice System
Research New Research Center Targets Overdose Prevention in Criminal Justice System
Uterus Transplant Success Leads to Live Birth in Infertility Breakthrough
Breakthrough Uterus Transplant Success Leads to Live Birth in Infertility Breakthrough
New Hepatitis B Drug Shows Promise in Clinical Trials Toward Functional Cure
Research New Hepatitis B Drug Shows Promise in Clinical Trials Toward Functional Cure
CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise as One-Time Fix for Autoimmune Disease
Breakthrough CAR T-Cell Therapy Shows Promise as One-Time Fix for Autoimmune Disease
New National Index Ranks Medical Schools by Real World Health Impact
Research New National Index Ranks Medical Schools by Real World Health Impact
Florida Law Opens Door to Israeli Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetic Wounds
Technology Florida Law Opens Door to Israeli Stem Cell Therapy for Diabetic Wounds
Brain Stimulation Therapy Shows Promise for Autism Social Communication
Breakthrough Brain Stimulation Therapy Shows Promise for Autism Social Communication
FDA Real Time Trials Show Early Promise in Speeding Drug Development
Research FDA Real Time Trials Show Early Promise in Speeding Drug Development
Ancient Soil Bacteria Produce Insect Toxin That May Lead to New Antibiotics
Research Ancient Soil Bacteria Produce Insect Toxin That May Lead to New Antibiotics
Student Researcher Links Spirituality to Better Patient Care and Discovers New Antibiotic Source
Research Student Researcher Links Spirituality to Better Patient Care and Discovers New Antibiotic Source
Billionaire Owner Funds Athlete Research That Could Transform Human Health
Breakthrough Billionaire Owner Funds Athlete Research That Could Transform Human Health
Insurer and Tech Firm Team Up to Stop Duplicate Enrollment in Clinical Trials
Research Insurer and Tech Firm Team Up to Stop Duplicate Enrollment in Clinical Trials
New Grant Aims to Boost Reproducibility in Gut Microbiome Research
Research New Grant Aims to Boost Reproducibility in Gut Microbiome Research
Scientist Behind Key Dementia Gene Discovery Wins 2026 Breakthrough Prize
Breakthrough Scientist Behind Key Dementia Gene Discovery Wins 2026 Breakthrough Prize
AI Drug Discovery Hits New Wall Without Patient Data Integration
Technology AI Drug Discovery Hits New Wall Without Patient Data Integration
New Test Identifies Ovarian Cancer Patients Who May Benefit From Immunotherapy
Technology New Test Identifies Ovarian Cancer Patients Who May Benefit From Immunotherapy
New US Program Cuts Device Insurance Approval From Years to Months
Technology New US Program Cuts Device Insurance Approval From Years to Months
FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing in Children Born Deaf
Breakthrough FDA Approves First Gene Therapy to Restore Hearing in Children Born Deaf
New Medicare Pathway Aims to Speed Patient Access to Breakthrough Devices
Technology New Medicare Pathway Aims to Speed Patient Access to Breakthrough Devices
Organoids and New Models Promise Fewer Failed Drugs and Faster Cures
Technology Organoids and New Models Promise Fewer Failed Drugs and Faster Cures
Restoring Youthful Gut Microbiome Prevents Liver Cancer in Aging Mice Study
Breakthrough Restoring Youthful Gut Microbiome Prevents Liver Cancer in Aging Mice Study
New Diagnostic Test Expands Access to First Immunotherapy for Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Technology New Diagnostic Test Expands Access to First Immunotherapy for Resistant Ovarian Cancer
Personalized mRNA Vaccine Shows Long-Term Promise for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Cancer|Breakthrough Personalized mRNA Vaccine Shows Long-Term Promise for Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Thailand Approves First Domestically Developed Cancer Drug for Clinical Use
Breakthrough Thailand Approves First Domestically Developed Cancer Drug for Clinical Use
Researchers Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Mice by Targeting Inflammatory Immune Cells
Research Researchers Reverse Fatty Liver Disease in Mice by Targeting Inflammatory Immune Cells
New Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Seizures in Phase III Trial
Breakthrough New Epilepsy Drug Shows Promise for Treatment-Resistant Seizures in Phase III Trial
EU to Launch Pilot Program Accelerating Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices
Technology EU to Launch Pilot Program Accelerating Access to Breakthrough Medical Devices
Kyrgyzstan Performs First Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement in Medical Milestone
Breakthrough Kyrgyzstan Performs First Transcatheter Heart Valve Replacement in Medical Milestone
Pioneering Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness Wins Prestigious Breakthrough Prize
Breakthrough Pioneering Gene Therapy for Inherited Blindness Wins Prestigious Breakthrough Prize
Decades of Research Yield Transformative Cystic Fibrosis Drugs Saving Lives
Breakthrough Decades of Research Yield Transformative Cystic Fibrosis Drugs Saving Lives
European Researchers Develop AI System to Predict Cardiac Arrhythmia From Scans
Breakthrough European Researchers Develop AI System to Predict Cardiac Arrhythmia From Scans
Community Engagement Proves Critical for Success in Landmark Sickle Cell Trial
Research Community Engagement Proves Critical for Success in Landmark Sickle Cell Trial
Patient Voices Reshape Clinical Trials for Rare Cancers
Research Patient Voices Reshape Clinical Trials for Rare Cancers
Scientists Engineer Compact CRISPR System for Targeted In-Body Gene Therapy
Technology Scientists Engineer Compact CRISPR System for Targeted In-Body Gene Therapy
FDA Clears New Device to Simplify Key Heart Access Procedure for Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Technology FDA Clears New Device to Simplify Key Heart Access Procedure for Minimally Invasive Surgeries
Research Identifies New Genetic Strategy to Treat Rett Syndrome
Research Research Identifies New Genetic Strategy to Treat Rett Syndrome
Oslo Patient Becomes Tenth Person Reported Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
Breakthrough Oslo Patient Becomes Tenth Person Reported Cured of HIV After Stem Cell Transplant
Gene Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Trial Advances After Patient Survives Nine Months
Breakthrough Gene Edited Pig Kidney Transplant Trial Advances After Patient Survives Nine Months
Study Reveals Tiny Molecules Could Lead to New Stress and Metabolic Disorder Treatments
Breakthrough Study Reveals Tiny Molecules Could Lead to New Stress and Metabolic Disorder Treatments
Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Flushing Out Hidden HIV Reservoirs
Breakthrough Experimental Drug Shows Promise in Flushing Out Hidden HIV Reservoirs
FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Implantable Brain Device for Stroke Recovery
Breakthrough FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Implantable Brain Device for Stroke Recovery
Roche and NVIDIA Launch AI Factory to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development
Technology Roche and NVIDIA Launch AI Factory to Accelerate Drug Discovery and Development
New Museum Exhibit Teaches Children the Journey of Food and Health
Prevention New Museum Exhibit Teaches Children the Journey of Food and Health
Cancer Therapy Adapted to Target Autoimmune Diseases in New Research Push
Breakthrough Cancer Therapy Adapted to Target Autoimmune Diseases in New Research Push
Study Links PTSD Risk to Distinct Shifts in Blood Biomarkers Across Body Systems
Research Study Links PTSD Risk to Distinct Shifts in Blood Biomarkers Across Body Systems
AI Suite Designs Drugs for Moving Targets to Accelerate Discovery
Technology AI Suite Designs Drugs for Moving Targets to Accelerate Discovery
Researchers Target Biomarkers and Resilience in Pursuit of Parkinson's Disease-Modifying Therapies
Research Researchers Target Biomarkers and Resilience in Pursuit of Parkinson's Disease-Modifying Therapies
Researchers Harness Existing Data to Accelerate Medical Discovery
Research Researchers Harness Existing Data to Accelerate Medical Discovery
Synthetic Data Emerges as Key Tool to Accelerate Cancer Research Safely
Technology Synthetic Data Emerges as Key Tool to Accelerate Cancer Research Safely
Researchers Target Parkinson's Progression with New Compound and Biomarker Hunt
Breakthrough Researchers Target Parkinson's Progression with New Compound and Biomarker Hunt
Scientists Pursue Cancer Interception to Stop Disease Before Tumors Form
Prevention Scientists Pursue Cancer Interception to Stop Disease Before Tumors Form
FDA Approves First Therapy to Treat Neurological Decline in Rare Hunter Syndrome
Breakthrough FDA Approves First Therapy to Treat Neurological Decline in Rare Hunter Syndrome
Free AI Platform Launches to Accelerate Drug Discovery for Global Health Diseases
Technology Free AI Platform Launches to Accelerate Drug Discovery for Global Health Diseases
Eli Lilly Invests Billions in AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery Efforts
Technology Eli Lilly Invests Billions in AI to Accelerate Drug Discovery Efforts
FDA Approves First Disease Modifying Therapy for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Breakthrough FDA Approves First Disease Modifying Therapy for Progressive Multiple Sclerosis
Eli Lilly Expands AI Drug Discovery Partnership in Multibillion Dollar Deal
Technology Eli Lilly Expands AI Drug Discovery Partnership in Multibillion Dollar Deal
In Vivo CAR T Cell Therapy and mRNA Vaccines Advance Toward HIV and Cancer Treatments
Research In Vivo CAR T Cell Therapy and mRNA Vaccines Advance Toward HIV and Cancer Treatments
FDA Shifts Drug Approval Standard to Single Clinical Trial for Most New Medicines
Breakthrough FDA Shifts Drug Approval Standard to Single Clinical Trial for Most New Medicines
Swiss Doctors Discover Iodized Salt Cure for Historic Alpine Health Scourge
Breakthrough Swiss Doctors Discover Iodized Salt Cure for Historic Alpine Health Scourge
New ALS Therapies and Platform Trial Signal Turning Point for Treatment
Research New ALS Therapies and Platform Trial Signal Turning Point for Treatment
Nonprofit Uses AI to Match Old Drugs with Rare Diseases in New Treatment Push
Breakthrough Nonprofit Uses AI to Match Old Drugs with Rare Diseases in New Treatment Push
Drug Trial Success Rates Show Signs of Recovery After Decades of Decline
Research Drug Trial Success Rates Show Signs of Recovery After Decades of Decline
AI Platform Accelerates Discovery of Natural Compounds for Chronic Disease
Technology AI Platform Accelerates Discovery of Natural Compounds for Chronic Disease
Study Reveals New Role for Immune Cells in Attacking Cancer and Transplant Complications
Research Study Reveals New Role for Immune Cells in Attacking Cancer and Transplant Complications
Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Major Real World Study
Research Shingles Vaccine Linked to Reduced Dementia Risk in Major Real World Study
AI Platform Maps Ingredients to Human Biology for Targeted Skin and Wellness Products
Technology AI Platform Maps Ingredients to Human Biology for Targeted Skin and Wellness Products
AI Partnership Aims to Discover New Treatments for Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids
Technology AI Partnership Aims to Discover New Treatments for Endometriosis and Uterine Fibroids
AI Partnerships Aim to Accelerate Biological Discovery and Ease Research Bottlenecks
Technology AI Partnerships Aim to Accelerate Biological Discovery and Ease Research Bottlenecks
FDA Approves First AI-Directed Cancer Therapy and Streamlines Drug Development Paths
Breakthrough FDA Approves First AI-Directed Cancer Therapy and Streamlines Drug Development Paths
New Surgical Robot Cuts Brain Scan Time by Nearly a Third in Clinical Trial
Technology New Surgical Robot Cuts Brain Scan Time by Nearly a Third in Clinical Trial
FDA Grants Priority Review for First Potential Treatment for Fatal Neurological Disease Alexander Disease
Breakthrough FDA Grants Priority Review for First Potential Treatment for Fatal Neurological Disease Alexander Disease
New Oral Drug Reduces Bad Cholesterol by 60 Percent in Major Trial
Breakthrough New Oral Drug Reduces Bad Cholesterol by 60 Percent in Major Trial
Utah Launches AI Supercomputer and Database to Accelerate Cancer and Disease Discovery
Breakthrough Utah Launches AI Supercomputer and Database to Accelerate Cancer and Disease Discovery
Novel Obesity Target Identified Through Hibernation Biology and AI Platform
Research Novel Obesity Target Identified Through Hibernation Biology and AI Platform
New Statistical Methods Aim to Accelerate Drug Approval Using Real World Data
Research New Statistical Methods Aim to Accelerate Drug Approval Using Real World Data
Magnetic Gel Injection Shows Promise for Preventing Strokes in Heart Rhythm Patients
Technology Magnetic Gel Injection Shows Promise for Preventing Strokes in Heart Rhythm Patients
Researchers Discover How Beneficial Bacteria Secure a Foothold in the Gut
Research Researchers Discover How Beneficial Bacteria Secure a Foothold in the Gut
From Lab to Patient Promising New Drugs Target Epilepsy Cancer and Brain Metastases
Breakthrough From Lab to Patient Promising New Drugs Target Epilepsy Cancer and Brain Metastases
CRISPR Gene Editing Saves Infant in Pioneering One-Off Treatment for Rare Disease
Breakthrough CRISPR Gene Editing Saves Infant in Pioneering One-Off Treatment for Rare Disease
Living Bacteria Found Inside Kidney Stones Revealing New Formation Process
Breakthrough Living Bacteria Found Inside Kidney Stones Revealing New Formation Process
New Alzheimer's Research Chair Established Through Major Funding Partnership
Research New Alzheimer's Research Chair Established Through Major Funding Partnership
First Down Syndrome Patient Enrolled In Landmark Alzheimer's Prevention Trial
Research First Down Syndrome Patient Enrolled In Landmark Alzheimer's Prevention Trial
AI-Discovered Proteins Emerge as New Frontier for Gut Health
Technology AI-Discovered Proteins Emerge as New Frontier for Gut Health
Sequential Secures Funding for AI Platform to Discover New Skin Health Ingredients
Technology Sequential Secures Funding for AI Platform to Discover New Skin Health Ingredients
New Alzheimer's Data Platform Uses Millions of Records to Predict Disease
Technology New Alzheimer's Data Platform Uses Millions of Records to Predict Disease
Simple Nasal Swab Test Detects Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Technology Simple Nasal Swab Test Detects Early Signs of Alzheimer's Disease
Parents Push For Faster Drug Access For Children With Rare Diseases
Pediatrics Parents Push For Faster Drug Access For Children With Rare Diseases
Scientists Uncover the Mechanism Behind Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab
Research Scientists Uncover the Mechanism Behind Alzheimer's Drug Lecanemab
Google's AI Healthcare Tools Move From Labs to Real Clinical Settings
Technology Google's AI Healthcare Tools Move From Labs to Real Clinical Settings
New Diagnostic Methods Identify Combined Alzheimer's and FTLD Dementia
Research New Diagnostic Methods Identify Combined Alzheimer's and FTLD Dementia
Fridge-Free Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine Passes Key Human Trial
Technology Fridge-Free Tetanus and Diphtheria Vaccine Passes Key Human Trial
University Research Day Draws Record Crowd to Showcase Medical Advances
Research University Research Day Draws Record Crowd to Showcase Medical Advances
Medical Student Pursues Psychiatry Inspired By Brother's Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Mental Health Medical Student Pursues Psychiatry Inspired By Brother's Schizophrenia Diagnosis
Community Science Project Blends Art And Biodiversity To Engage Students
Research Community Science Project Blends Art And Biodiversity To Engage Students
Data Science Initiative Aims to Transform Healthcare Research Across Africa
Research Data Science Initiative Aims to Transform Healthcare Research Across Africa
Novel Cell Engineering Strategy Shows Promise for Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
Technology Novel Cell Engineering Strategy Shows Promise for Preventing Type 1 Diabetes
FDA Streamlines Approval Process to Accelerate Gene Therapy Access
Technology FDA Streamlines Approval Process to Accelerate Gene Therapy Access
FDA Approves New Drug for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
Mental Health FDA Approves New Drug for Bipolar Disorder and Schizophrenia
Heart Attack Risk Linked to Brain and Immune System in New Study
Research Heart Attack Risk Linked to Brain and Immune System in New Study
AI Begins To Deliver on Drug Discovery Promise in Early Clinical Trials
Technology AI Begins To Deliver on Drug Discovery Promise in Early Clinical Trials
New Research Aims to Diagnose CTE in Living Patients
Research New Research Aims to Diagnose CTE in Living Patients
FDA Approves Spinal Canal Delivery Method for SMA Gene Therapy
Pediatrics FDA Approves Spinal Canal Delivery Method for SMA Gene Therapy
Scientists Pursue Multi Pronged Attack on Diabetes Treatment and Prevention
Research Scientists Pursue Multi Pronged Attack on Diabetes Treatment and Prevention
Personalized Vitamin D Management May Halve Second Heart Attack Risk
Prevention Personalized Vitamin D Management May Halve Second Heart Attack Risk
Massive Genetic Map Reveals How Thousands of Variants Drive Heart Disease
Research Massive Genetic Map Reveals How Thousands of Variants Drive Heart Disease
From Lab to Life, Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Neurological Disorders
Research From Lab to Life, Gene Therapy Offers New Hope for Neurological Disorders