Feliza Mirasol is the science editor for BioPharm International.
Genuv and Celltrion Partner on Development of Novel Therapeutic Antibodies
The collaboration between Genuv and Celltrion will utilize Genuv's proprietary mouse platform for antibody discovery.
Robust Development Fuels Drive to Finish Line
A slew of late-stage clinical trials is expected to push new regenerative medicines onto the market in the next few years.
Optimizing Vectors to Standardize Success
Improvement in viral vector yield has become integral to new cell and gene therapy product development.
Benefits of Technologies Facilitate Adoption of Single-use Systems
Single-use systems hold key benefits for biomanufacturers, despite certain limitations.
Complex Analytical Workflows Increasingly Require Robust Bioassays
Biologic drug development requires relevant bioassays to measure and help predict cellular response.
ADCs Reap the Benefits of Continual Research and Process Improvements
Deeper biological understanding and technology innovations have improved the fate of ADC development.
Improving the Fate of ADCs
Learning from early market failures, the biopharma industry has worked to improve the fate of antibody drug conjugates.
Using Predictive Modeling to Optimize Bioreactor Performance
Using a predictive modeling approach can help tighten up operator control over bioprocessing, which in turn can increase bioreactor output.
Weighing the Benefits of Fermentation for New Biotherapies
The industry revisits the pros and cons of microbial fermentation at scale for biotherapeutics.
Considerations for Simplifying Downstream Processes
A simplified downstream process can save time and costs but requires enabling technologies.
Biotech Incubators Cultivate a Global Scene
The growth of the biopharmaceuticals market is feeding back into economies and, in part, is driving the boom in life sciences and biotech ecosystems.
Using a Drug Candidate Screening Strategy to Mitigate Late-Stage Risk
An early drug candidate screening strategy should incorporate clear targets to lessen late-stage failure.
Streamlining Bulk mAb Manufacturing
The projected growth in the biosimilars market will require increased bulk mAb manufacturing.
How Predictive Modeling Can Benefit Bioreactor Performance
A predictive modeling approach can offer tighter process control, which can optimize bioreactor output.
Animal Models Are Seeing Upgrades to Tackle Complex Molecule Testing
Preclinical testing is better able to evaluate complex drug candidates thanks to innovations in animal model approaches.
Driving Manufacturing Improvements Through Viral Vector Advances
The growth in demand of viral-vector-based gene therapies drives continuous efforts to improve viral vector manufacturing.
Development of Bispecific Antibodies Pushes Forward
The recent approvals of bispecific antibodies have opened the gate for the further development of these complex molecules.
Plant-based Expression Systems are Gaining Mainstream Advantage
Industry adoption of plant-made biologics remains slow, but plant-based technology gains an advantage by mainstream exposure.
Adopting a Modeling Approach for Preclinical Studies
One can use modeling methods to generate data and shorten development timelines in preclinical studies.
Early Strategizing Tightens Development Timelines
Having a clear clinical strategy early on can shave time off overall development projects.
Employing Genomics Tools to Accelerate Drug Development
Advances in genomics tools can lead to quicker biotherapeutic development.
Bispecific Antibodies are Moving from Research to Clinical Development
With recent approvals of bispecific antibodies, these complex molecules are fast moving out of the research box and into clinical pipelines.
Shining a Spotlight on Nucleic Acid-Based Therapeutics
Further development of nucleic acid-based therapeutics has been accelerated by the recent success of mRNA vaccines.
Emerging Therapies Face Development Hurdles
Complex hurdles complicate the development of emerging therapies.
Emerging Plant-based Platform for Biomanufacturing
Plant-based manufacturing technology gains mainstream edge in biopharmaceutical production.
Using a Modeling Approach to Preclinical Studies
Applying modeling methods in preclinical studies can be a powerful tool for generating data and shortening development timelines.
Nucleic Acid-based Therapeutics Are Stepping into the Spotlight
The recent success of mRNA vaccines has opened the door for further and future development of nucleic acid-based therapies.
Large-Scale Single-Use Bioreactors Can Maximize Long-Term Scale Up
The growing demand for antibody and other bio-therapeutics will require long-term scale-up solutions.
In-Use Testing of Cleanroom Garments
Testing cleanroom garments while in use and during daily cleanroom operations is vital for contamination control.
Regenerative Medicines Development Activity Spikes on Back of Focused Investments
A rise in investments and funding into regenerative medicines projects has helped to advance a rich clinical pipeline.