Grant Playter is the Assistant Editor for Pharmaceutical Technology, BioPharm International, and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Releases Tumoroid Culture Medium Kit
Thermo Fisher Scientific’s new tumoroid culture medium kit is designed to help cancer researchers better model the disease.
Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron Launches In-Vitro Transcription mRNA Synthesis Service
Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron’s novel mRNA synthesis service is designed for customizable applications.
Weighing the Benefits of Single-Use Consumables
Experts outline the benefits of single-use consumables relative to traditional approaches.
Innovation Idolatry
If we view a change opposite of one’s interest as antithetical to innovation, we risk losing sight of our ultimate goal.
Donaldson Company Acquires Univercells Technologies for €136 Million
Donaldson Company’s €136 million (US$148 million) acquisition of Univercells is designed to broaden its portfolio of biomanufacturing solutions.
Investigating Incubators & Innovation with Mason Ailstock
Mason Ailstock, CEO of the Rowen Foundation, discusses incubators and their potential to promote innovation.
FDA Approves Pfizer Human Growth Hormone Analog
FDA approved Pfizer’s once-weekly human growth hormone analog for treatment of growth failure in pediatric patients.
NCI Launches Persistent Poverty Initiative
The persistent poverty initiative aims to fight the cumulative effects of persistent poverty on cancer outcomes.
FDA Approves UCB Generalized Myasthenia Gravis Treatment
UCB’s rozanolixizumab-noli is approved for treatment of generalized myasthenia gravis in certain adult patient groups.
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare Opens Suggestion Portal
Sanofi’s Open Innovation Portal is designed to promote community feedback and propose novel solutions to various problems in the healthcare landscape.
SandboxAQ Launches Molecular Simulation Division
Sandbox AQ’s molecular simulation division is collaborating with companies like AstraZeneca and Sanofi to develop novel treatments for various disorders.
FDA Releases Updated COVID-19 Vaccine Guidelines
The new guidelines contain formulation recommendations for vaccines launching in autumn 2023.
FDA Launches Pilot Program Using Cancer Biomarkers to Mitigate Risk
FDA’s new voluntary pilot program is designed to help clinicians select appropriate cancer treatments for patients.
Lilly Enters Gene Editing Collaboration with Verve Therapeutics
Eli Lilly & Company will pay Verve Therapeutics up to $525 million to advance a lipoprotein gene editing research program.
Advanco Acquires Vantage Consulting Group
Advanco’s acquisition of Vantage Consulting Group boosts its position as a provider of independent pharmaceutical serialization solutions.
Pistoia Alliance and Matador Japan Collaborate to Accelerate Research
The collaboration between the Pistoia Alliance and Matador Japan will work to accelerate research and promote access to a global pharmaceutical ecosystem.
Mendus and NorthXBiologics Enter Cell Therapy Manufacturing Alliance
Mendus and NorthX Biologics will work to develop and commercialize Mendus’ lead asset, vididencel, an allogeneic dendritic cell vaccine.
Charles River Laboratories Launches LVV Packaging Plasmids
Charles River’s off-the-shelf lentiviral vector packaging plasmids are intended for use with cell and gene therapies.
Croda Pharma Breaks Ground on Excipients Manufacturing Facility
The new excipients manufacturing facility is expected to be completed in 2025.
Merck Files Lawsuit Against US Government
The complaint alleges that Medicaid price controls implemented in the Inflation Reduction Act will negatively impact biopharmaceutical innovation.
Sartorius and Waters Expand Analytics Collaboration
Sartorius and Waters will collaborate to develop integrated analytical solutions for downstream biomanufacturing.
Domino Data Lab Expands AI Platform
Domino Data Lab's expanded platform includes a new project hub, additional cloud offerings, and the Model Sentry solution suite.
Cannabis Science Conference Fall Meeting Issues Call for Abstracts
The next Cannabis Science Conference Fall meeting is soliciting a call for abstracts.
Novartis Purchases Cystinosis Gene Therapy from AVROBIO
The $87.5 million purchase grants Novartis rights to an investigational gene therapy program intended for treatment of cystinosis.
FDA Releases Final Guidance on Adjusting for Covariates in Randomized Clinical Trials
The guidance describes FDA’s current recommendations regarding adjusting for covariates in statistical analysis of randomized clinical trials.
ProBioGen Launches Lentivirus Packaging Cell Line
ProBioGen’s Lenti.RiGHT is a lentivirus production platform for use in gene transfer applications.
Astellas and Sony Enter ADC Platform Collaboration
Astellas and Sony will collaborate to discover a novel ADC platform for use in oncology.
Avirmax Opens New Gene Therapy Facility
Avirmax’s new gene therapy facility in Hayward, Calif., will specialize in AAV gene therapy research and development.
FTC Sues to Block Amgen’s $27.8 Billion Acquisition of Horizon Therapeutics
In a brief, the Federal Trade Commission cited concerns about the acquisition resulting in an increased monopoly on Amgen’s newly acquired thyroid eye disease and chronic refractory gout treatments.
Bright Path Laboratories to Collaborate in NSF Engines Development Program
The NSF-sponsored program aims to help partners collaborate to create opportunities for significant economic, societal, and technological opportunities for growth in their regions.