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NIBRT, Kerry Partner on Cell-Culture Media Research
The partners will collaborate to identify the bioactive components in hydrolysates, which have long been used as additives in cell culture media and feed formulation in the biopharma industry.
iBio to Collaborate with CC-Pharming for China Expansion
iBio granted a license to CC-Pharming for the commercialization of its iBio Rituximab drug for treatment of B cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and autoimmune diseases.
GSK to Partner with Ionis For Hep B Drug Development
GSK will handle the development, regulatory, commercialization activities, and costs of the drug, while Ionis will obtain license fees and milestone payments of up to $262 million, including a $25 million license fee.
J&J Vows to Appeal $572-million Opioid Decision
A ruling in Oklahoma that Johnson & Johnson’s marketing efforts created a public nuisance may establish a precedent of other jurisdictions.
Crozet Biopharma to Partner with Public Health Vaccines for Nipah Virus Vaccine
The new vaccine will offer protection against the Nipah virus after a single dose.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene to Divest Otezla to Amgen for $13.4 Billion
The transaction is part of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s proposed acquisition of Celgene.
Innovate UK Awards Thousands for Development of Cell Stabilization Technologies
Innovate UK has awarded a grant worth thousands to the Atelerix Consortium for the collaborative work with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Rexgenero on development of cell stabilization technology.
Industry Stresses Importance of Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy
ABPI has issued a statement of support in response to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s recent order of urgent action to boost the numbers of children receiving vaccinations.
Biosimilar Teriparatide Launches Across Europe
A biosimilar to Eli Lilly’s Forsteo, biosimilar teriparatide, has been launched across Europe by Gedeon Richter following the patent expiration of the reference product.
Alligator Bioscience Enters into License Agreement with Biotheus
The agreement gives Biotheus access to Alligator’s antibody, Alligator-Gold, for the creation of up to three bispecific molecules.
EAG Launches New Lab in China for Product Improvement
The new lab will be dedicated to improving materials and electronics using advanced imaging and surface analysis expertise.
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Biz to Elanco for $7.6 Billion
The divestiture is in line with Bayer’s strategy to focus on its life sciences business.
Data Integrity Violations Found at China Facility
FDA sent a warning letter to NingBo Huize Commodity Co. after an investigation of the company’s Zhejiang facility found falsified quality documents.
Enable Injections Enter into Development Agreement with Genentech
The companies will work together to produce enFuse, a patient-administered subcutaneous delivery device.
Pfizer Invests $500 Million into Its Gene Therapy Facility
Pfizer is investing $500 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC.
ACG Capsules Introduces New Line of HPMC Capsules
The ACGcaps H+ capsules work to meet pharmaceutical and nutraceutical needs while remaining gelatin-free.
Parker Bioscience Filtration Expands Single-Use System Facility in UK
The Birtley, UK facility added cleanroom, manufacturing, and testing facilities for biopharma manufacturing single-use systems.
Olympus to Present Light Microscopy Award
Olympus will launch its first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award to recognize life science imaging.
Boehringer Ingelheim and MD Anderson Partner on Virtual Center for Cancer Therapies
The partnership aims to establish a virtual R&D center to advance the development of new cancer therapies.
India Facility Receives Warning Letter
FDA sent a warning letter to Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. because of sterility testing CGMP violations.
European Commission Extends Use of Dupixent to Include Adolescents
The European Commission has approved an extension of the use of Dupixent (dupilumab) within the EU to include patients aged 12 to 17 years old with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.
GNA Biosolutions Closes Latest Financing Round Backed by US/EU Consortium
GNA Biosolutions has completed its latest round of Series C financing in which it raised US$13.5 million.
Optima Pharma Inaugurates Center for Building Turnkey Plants
Optima Pharma opened a new assembly hall, the CSPE Center, that will give the company space to build complete, multi-story pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities.
Nephron and Clemson to Develop Robotics for Syringe Filling
Nephron Pharmaceuticals is partnering with Clemson University to create a robotic solution for syringe-filling automation to enhance sterile manufacturing.
Industry Responds to UK Government Immigration Rules Proposals
Industry has responded favorably to the recent announcement from the UK's PM that immigration rules should be developed to ensure scientific talent is attracted to the country.
Caladrius Biosciences, Cognate BioServices in Clinical Manufacturing Pact
The companies have entered into a manufacturing agreement for the production of Phase III clinical trial material.
FDA Wants Companies to Update Drug Listing Information
The agency is planning to clean out its drug listing records and urges companies to update any inaccurate active drug listing submission.
New Jersey Facility Receives FDA Warning Letter
Spectrum Laboratory Products received an FDA warning letter after violations were found at its New Brunswick, NJ facility.
Amgen Wins Enbrel Patent Case, Sandoz to Appeal Ruling
A New Jersey court upheld the validity of patent claims for Amgen’s anti-inflammatory blockbuster biologic, Enbrel (etanercept).
Samsung Demonstrates Full-Scale ATF Perfusion at Songdo Facility
Using Alternating Tangential Flow in a 3000-L perfusion bioreactor, the company expects to reduce production time by up to 30%