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STEERLife and the University of Mississippi will collaborate on fractional lobe processing research.

CDER is asking manufacturers to participate in the Experiential Learning Site Visit Program to educate OPQ staff about pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Neovacs acquired Amegabiotech’s Interferon Alpha manufacturing license for the manufacture of its lead therapeutic candidate.

The company expanded its commercial packaging facility in response to a growing demand for pediatric drugs.

Avecia is adding drug substance capacity at its Milford, MA manufacturing site.

The agency published guidance to help pharma companies in the clinical development of treatments for bacillus Calmette-Guerin (BCG)-unresponsive nonmuscle invasive bladder cancer.

At ICH’s November 2016 meeting, the council announced new members and new guidelines.

Research by agency scientists may help speed development of Zika virus vaccines.

Despite some progress, pharmaceutical companies have a long way to go in making their products accessible and affordable, this year's study finds.

Nine fellows recognized for research ranging from cancer treatment to improved vaccines.

The agency recommended nine drugs including treatments for diabetes, hepatitis B, and HIV.

NIH researchers developed a test to identify existing drugs that might be able to combat drug-resistant bacteria.

The agreement allows Bristol-Myers Squibb exclusive license to manufacture and commercialize Nitto Denko Corporation’s NASH treatment.

The new Boston laboratory offers advanced analytical testing services.

The Broad Institute and IBM Watson Health will collaborate on a $50 million project to study how cancers become resistant to therapies.

Dedicated facility will address enhanced regulation of metals and impurities in pharmaceuticals.

What’s ahead for the healthcare and pharmaceutical industries?

GS1 US published new guidelines in preparation for the serialization and traceability requirements associated with DSCSA.

PMMI, The Association for Packaging and Processing Technologies, released a report on trends opportunities in packaging of pharmaceuticals and medical devices that predicts increased spending on capital equipment for processing and packaging.

British artificial intelligence company BenevolentAI has signed an exclusive license for a series of novel clinical-stage drug candidates with Johnson & Johnson.

The study in 48 healthy adults will assess the safety and immunogenicity of a prime-boost regime of two different intranasal doses of the RSV vaccine, SynGem.

UPS entered into a definitive purchase agreement to acquire Marken, a provider of supply-chain solutions for the life-science industry.

Researchers in the University of Dundee have discovered a new method of activating drugs to combat visceral leishmaniasis. The discovery could lead to better treatments for neglected tropical diseases.

German biotech ARTES and Iranian biopharma manufacturer BioSun will develop an HPV vaccine.

The company invested more than €250 in production in China.

FDA puts Beijing Taiyang Pharmaceutical Industry Co. on import alert after company refuses access to inspectors.

NICE recommended eribulin for the treatment of patients with breast cancer, reversing its 2012 decision.

CFDA granted Pfizer China approval for the company’s Prevenar 13 vaccine.