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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.
Chime Biologics Forms mAb Development and Manufacturing Deal with Leads Biolabs and BeiGene
Chime Biologics, Leads Biolabs, and BeiGene have formed a three-way collaboration to advance the development and global manufacturing of Leads Biolabs’ lead mAb candidate, LBL-007.
FDA Approves BioMarin’s Roctavian, the First Gene Therapy for Treating Severe Hemophilia A
FDA has approved Roctavian (valoctocogene roxaparvovec-rvox), a gene therapy from BioMarin Pharmaceutical for treating severe hemophilia A in adults.
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.
Tower Cold Chain Expands to American Center of Excellence
Tower Cold Chain will soon open its new headquarters in Philadelphia.
GSK Acquires BELLUS Health
This arrangement was approved by the shareholders at BELLUS on June 16, 2023, according to a company press release.
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.
Gene Therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Approved by FDA
The agency approved Elevidys to treat pediatric patients four through five years of age with Duchenne muscular dystrophy.
Maurice Michel of Sweden Wins 2023 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators
The prestigious award, worth €20,000 (US$22,000), goes to Maurice Michel of the Science for Life Laboratory at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
SCTbio and Cyto-care Collaborate to Improve Cell Therapy Cryopreservation
The companies hope address the need for efficient collection, cryopreservation, quality control, and logistics capabilities of leukapheresis materials to support various aspects of the cell therapy workflow.
Oliva Therapeutics to Partner with Rio Biopharmaceuticals
This collaboration is the first commercialization into the United States and Canadian markets for Rio Biopharmaceuticals.
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 Draft Guidance for Section 505G of Food, Drug, and Cosmetic Act
The guidance describes the CDER formal dispute resolution (FDR) procedures for eligible requestors or sponsors that wish to appeal a scientific and/or medical issue related to a final order.
Andelyn Biosciences Opens New CGT Manufacturing Headquarters
The new headquarters located in Columbus, Ohio, more than triples Andelyn Biosciences’ footprint to meet growing demand for CGT services.
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.
Saudi Arabia’ PIF Launches Lifera, a New CDMO
PIF has established Lifera, a new manufacturing entity that will manufacture, stockpile, and supply bio/pharmaceuticals both locally and through partnerships.
Enzene Biosciences Invests $50 Million into New Jersey Biomanufacturing Facility
India’s Enzene Biosciences is investing $50 Million into a new biopharma manufacturing plant in Hopewell, NJ.
Eli Lilly Set to Acquire DICE Therapeutics
The transaction is expected to close in the third quarter of 2023.
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.
Vaxxas Opens Manufacturing Facility for Clinical Trials and Commercial Products
The new facility also provides a plan for scalable product production processes that can potentially be replicated by Vaxxas domestically and globally.
Long-Admired PEPFAR Program Caught in Abortion Debate
There is concern that debates will delay the five-year reauthorization of PEPFAR under review by Congress.
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.
Culture Biosciences and Cytiva to Collaborate on Innovative Upstream Bioprocessing
The bioreactor scaler tool helps scaling between development and manufacturing and to de-risk scaling activities and ensure product quality.
Aptamer Group and Neuro-Bio Collaborate to Develop Alzheimer’s Disease Diagnostic Test
The integration of the binders into a routine lateral flow test will support the clinical and commercial development of rapid diagnostics for Alzheimer’s disease through nasal sampling.
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.