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USP Drops Biologics Naming Proposal
After a review of public comments, USP will not move forward with nomenclature proposal without further FDA collaboration.
EMA Updates Flu Vaccine Recommendations
The agency updated its list of recommended influenza virus strains that manufacturers should include in vaccines for the autumn 2018 season.
Pfizer Receives CRL for Biosimilar to Roche’s Herceptin
The company received a complete response letter from FDA in response to the biologics license application for a proposed trastuzumab biosimilar.
Selexis SA Invests in New Lab Equipment and Personnel
The company’s investment in new laboratory equipment and personnel will strengthen its cell line development services.
Nelson Labs Expands Lab Operations and Testing Capabilities
The company doubled capacity for laboratory services at its facility in Itasca, IL.
Thermo Fisher Showcases New Equipment at Analytica 2018
The company showcased newer products and equipment for cell culture laboratories at Analytica 2018 in Munich, Germany.
EMA and the Netherlands Finalize Seat Agreement
EMA and its new host country have finalized the terms of the agency’s relocation to Amsterdam.
CRISPR Shows Promise for Enhancing Gene Therapy
Scientists at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new method that could help increase the long-term effectiveness of gene therapy.
Possible Cell Therapy Treatment for Alzheimer's Disease
Research from Gladstone Institutes suggests that transplanting genetically altered interneurons could improve cognitive function for Alzheimer’s disease.
Patheon Doubles Biologics Capacity at St. Louis Facility
Thermo Fisher Scientific invests $50 Million to expand biologics drug development and manufacturing capabilities in St. Louis, MO.
Sanofi Buys Berkeley Lights’ Cell Line Platform
The new platform is expected to speed up cell line development.
FDA Seeks to Advance Treatments for Opioid Use Disorder
The agency has released new guidance on the development of new medication-assisted treatments for opioid dependence.
LNC Therapeutics Appoints New CEO and Advances Microbiome-Based Drug R&D
LNC Therapeutics has appointed a new CEO and is strengthening its R&D for gut microbiome-based drugs.
CDER Publishes Drug Safety Report
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research has published its second annual report on key safety programs and activities.
WuXi AppTec Expands Drug Development Testing Services
The expanded Laboratory Testing Division, located in Cranbury, NJ, will expand the company’s testing services in the United States.
Sanofi to Divest European Generics Business in Deal Worth $2.4 Billion
Global investment firm Advent to acquire and invest in Sanofi’s European generics business, Zentiva, to boost its position in European market.
Merck KGaA to Sell Consumer Health Biz to Procter & Gamble for $4.2 Billion
The transaction is part of Merck KGaA’s strategy to actively shape its product portfolio and focus on innovation-driven business.
FDA Publishes Q&A on GMPs for APIs
The new document answers questions regarding implementation of the ICH Q7 guidance on GMPs for APIs.
MilliporeSigma Launches New Single-Use Technologies at INTERPHEX 2018 and Wins Best Tech Award
The company unveiled three new products to support single-use biomanufacturing and won an award for best technological innovation at INTERPHEX 2018.
FDA Grants Roche Breakthrough Therapy Designation on Hemophilia Drug
The agency has granted breakthrough therapy designation to Roche’s hemophilia therapy for treating hemophilia A in patients without factor VIII inhibitors.
J&J, BMS Team Up on Cardiovascular Therapies
Johnson & Johnson’s Janssen partners with Bristol-Myers Squibb to advance next-generation therapies for cardiovascular diseases.
GE Speeds Up Production of Viral Vector-Based Therapeutics
The company is launching a new pre-fabricated, ready-to-run manufacturing facility that is expected to significantly decrease the production timeline for viral vector-based therapeutics.
Alexion to Acquire Wilson Therapeutics for $855 Million
According to Alexion, the acquisition will help rebuild its clinical pipeline.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Penn State University Announce Biotechnology Partnership
Sartorius Stedim Biotech will supply equipment for Penn State’s new Fermentation Facility in the university’s Center of Excellence in Industrial Biotechnology.
Report Gives Update on International API Inspections
A new report gives an overview of the work of the International API Inspection Program.
Platform Offers Online API Trading
Kemiex trading network is designed to increase safety in the sourcing of APIs and additives.
Catalent Adds Clinical Supplies Capacity
A $5.5-million expansion at its Philadelphia, PA clinical supplies facility gives Catalent additional packaging and storage capacity.
Corning Invests in New Glass Packaging Facility
The company will build a high-volume manufacturing facility for their glass packaging product in Durham County, NC.
Premier Pharmacy Labs Recalls Products Due to Sterility Concerns
Premier Pharmacy Labs is voluntarily recalling multiple products because of the potential lack of sterility assurance.
Thermo Fisher, University of Pittsburgh Create Center of Excellence
Thermo Fisher Scientific and the University of Pittsburgh have established a new pharmacogenomics center of excellence to support translational research that demonstrates the value of PGx in precision medicine.