November 22nd 2024
The company officially launched new production suites, a revamp of its development labs, and more at its Thousand Oaks, Calif., cell therapy manufacturing facility.
With this $3.6 million investment, the CDMO will strengthen its advanced labeling, automated visual inspection, and fill/finish technology.
November 21st 2024
The investment will allow Sanofi to strengthen antibody bioproduction at its Lyon Gerland site in France.
November 20th 2024
Under the collaboration, the companies will create and test circVec DNA–LNP formulations with an eye toward potential therapeutic applications.
November 19th 2024
Under a £15.7 million (US$20.7 million) investment, SEKISUI has expanded its UK site for clinical-grade drug substance manufacturing.
Roche to Develop Two Novel RNA-targeted Programs from Ionis for CNS Diseases
Roche will gain exclusive worldwide rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize Ionis’ investigational RNA-based therapeutic candidates for Alzheimer's and Huntington's disease.
Building a New Arsenal of Therapeutics from Oncolytic Viruses
New routes to cancer treatment can be found with the help of tumor-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies.
Novartis Completes Sandoz Spin-off
Spinning off Sandoz allows Novartis to focus on the areas of cardiovascular, immunology, renal and metabolic, and oncology.
Millions Raised for the Development of Precision Oncology Platform
Orakl Oncology has raised funds to develop its precision oncology platform and accelerate drug development.
Lilly Receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for Lebrikizimab
Eli Lilly and Company has received a complete response letter from FDA for its anti-dermatitis biologic therapeutic, lebrikizumab.
Biosynth Strengthens Position in Peptide Field through Pepceuticals Acquisition
Biosynth has further strengthened its peptide division with the acquisition of Pepceuticals.
UK Poised to Lead Global Delivery of Next-Gen mRNA Medicines
The BioIndustry Association reports that with a strong foundation in research and development in mRNA the United Kingdom will be a major player in this rapidly growing industry.
Kyowa Kirin Set to Acquire Orchard Therapeutics for $477.6 million
The Japanese biotech company plans to make good use of Orchard’s portfolio, furthering its goal of providing life-changing medical care through cell and gene therapy.
Advent International, Warburg Pincus Complete $4.25 Billion Acquisition of Baxter’s BioPharma Solutions Business
The newly established business under Advent International and Warburg Pincus will be named Simtra BioPharma Solutions.
Sartorius and SPARTA Biodiscovery Partner on Novel Nanoparticle Analysis Platform
Under the partnership, Sartorius will leverage SPARTA Biodiscovery’s technology to accelerate development of nanoparticles used for drug delivery.
BARDA Awards Gritstone bio $433 Million Contract for Phase IIb Study of Next-Gen COVID-19 Vaccine
The contract is part of US Department of Health and Human Services’ ‘Project NextGen’ initiative, aimed at pushing forward new and stronger COVID-19 vaccines and therapies.
MilliporeSigma Opens Two New GMP Manufacturing Sites in Germany for mRNA Production
With the two new GMP-grade mRNA manufacturing sites in Germany, MilliporeSigma can now offer fully integrated mRNA services.
Genentech Forms Collaboration with PeptiDream for Peptide-Radioisotope Drug Conjugates
Under a new pact, Genentech and PeptiDream will collaborate to discover and develop novel peptide-radioisotope drug conjugates.
Novo Nordisk Foundation to Establish New Cell Therapy Manufacturing Facility in Denmark
The Novo Nordisk Foundation will invest up to DKK 950 million (€127 million, US$136 million) in a new cell therapy manufacturing facility in Lyngby, Denmark.
Alexion Completes Purchase and License Agreement of Rare Disease Gene Therapy Portfolio from Pfizer
The AstraZeneca rare disease group hopes to use these new gene therapy programs to bolster its work on genomic medicine.
Harnessing the Power of Oncolytic Viruses
Tumour-infiltrating lymphocyte (TIL) therapies offer a new route to target cancer.
Samsung Biologics Expands Strategic Manufacturing Agreement with Bristol Myers Squibb
Samsung Biologics and Bristol Myers Squibb have further expanded their strategic manufacturing agreement to include the large-scale manufacture of an antibody cancer drug substance.
CN Bio and LifeNet Health LifeSciences Partner to Supply Pre-Validated Cells
CN Bio and LifeNet Health LifeSciences have teamed up to provide direct access to a portfolio of highly characterized hepatic cells for the creation of advanced liver-on-a-chip assays.
EMA Committee Issues Positive Opinion on Sandoz’ Biosimilar Trastuzumab
The EMA’s Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use has given a positive opinion on Sandoz’ biosimilar trastuzumab for breast and gastric cancer.
A Growing Biologics Market
As more novel therapy approvals trend towards biologics, it is important to take stock of what treatments are shaping the future of the market.
Illumina Establishes New Center in India to Expand Genomics Capabilities
Illumina’s new solutions center in Bengaluru, India, will expand access to genomics in the country.
Optibrium Acquires BioPharmics
Optibrium announced on Aug. 31, 2023 the acquisition of BioPharmics to further expand the 3D drug design and modelling offering and to focus on research and development and application science.
Novo Nordisk Acquires Embark Biotech
Novo Nordisk receives the full rights to develop and commercialize the lead program.
Zevra Therapeutics to Acquire Acer Therapeutics
Both companies have a focus to developing and commercializing treatments for rare diseases with a strong focus on patients and supporting communities with little to no existing therapeutic options.
Image Analysis Algorithm for Therapeutic mAb Aggregate Analysis
Image analysis algorithms coupled with microscopy techniques can be used to characterize aggregates of therapeutic proteins.
Billions of Reasons to be Buoyant
Pharma's ability to continually reinvent itself will be critical in growing future business operations.
Bristol Myers Squibb Joins Cellares Program Focused on Automated Cell Therapy Manufacturing as Cellares is Launched as First IDMO
Bristol Myers Squibb has joined Cellares’ Technology Adoption Partnership program just as Cellares launches operations as an integrated development and manufacturing organization.
Unpacking Amgen v. Sanofi
Exploring the state of pharma patents following the Supreme Court’s Amgen v. Sanofi decision.
Three-Way Collaboration Between Rentschler Biopharma, CGT Catapult, and Refeyn Aims to Improve PAT for Gene Therapy Manufacturing
Rentschler Biopharma, CGT Catapult, and Refeyn aim to use automated and digital technologies to improve AAV manufacturing for gene therapies.
Danaher to Acquire Abcam in $5.7 Billion Deal
Danaher intends to acquire Abcam, a provider of life sciences assays and reagents, for $5.7 billion.