Development

Catalent expands capabilities for stem cell-based therapies with acquisition of RheinCell’s GMP-grade human iPSCs.

Corbus Pharmaceuticals has licensed two integrin-targeting mAbs, expanding its therapeutics pipeline into inflammatory, fibrotic, and metabolic diseases as well as cancer.

AbbVie has exercised its right to acquire TeneoOne, along with its lead immunotherapeutic asset for the potential treatment of multiple myeloma.

FDA has granted breakthrough therapy designation to donanemab, Eli Lilly and Co.’s investigational antibody treatment for Alzheimer’s disease.

SP Scientific Products’ SP Hull LyoStar 4.0 R&D freeze dryer supports rapid freeze-dry cycle development, optimization, and process scale-up.

The companies have entered into an agreement to develop processes for a novel immunotherapy protein.

The companies will utilize the Cocoon Platform for clinical point-of-care manufacturing.

The guidance provides recommendations for including premenopausal women in breast cancer clinical trials.

The US government will invest $3 billion from the American Rescue Plan into a COVID-19 antiviral development strategy.

GlaxoSmithKline and iTeos Therapeutics enter into a development and commercialization collaboration worth up to $2.08 billion for a new therapeutic anti-cancer mAb candidate.

Evonik and Stanford University have signed a research collaboration to develop and market a new drug delivery platform for mRNA and gene therapy.

What can the biopharma industry learn from its rapid response to the COVID-19 pandemic?

Researchers from the Chalmers University of Technology and AstraZeneca have developed a new method of detecting and testing lipid nanoparticles.

VIVEbiotech has opened its new lentiviral vector manufacturing facilities in Spain, expanding capacity for lentiviral vectors for use in cell and gene therapies.

FDA has granted fast track designation to a GLP-1/glucagon dual agonist in development by Boehringer Ingelheim and Zealand Pharma for the treatment of NASH.

FDA has granted Janssen breakthrough therapy designation for teclistamab, an investigational bispecific antibody under development for treating relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma.

Well-defined studies are crucial to effective process development.

Through the acquisition, Aceto can now offer its customers support throughout the drug development process and access to North American manufacturing for APIs and advanced intermediates.

GoSilico’s software for digital twins of downstream biopharmaceutical processes will be integrated into Cytiva.

Currently, PNI offers a Genetic Medicine Toolkit, including its GenVoy LNP delivery platform and NanoAssemblr microfluidic-based nanoparticle manufacturing platform, for the development of genetic medicines.

The emergence of new biotherapeutics is both the driver and result of innovative drug development technologies.

Controlling certain atmospheric conditions in a closed NGI processing chamber can reduce bioburden without disinfectants.

Contract manufacturers play a key role in the production of lipid nanoparticles for RNA vaccines.

Outsourcing method development offers multiple benefits to companies, including access to experience and expertise, streamlined costs, and development time efficiencies.

Developing and manufacturing a therapy in a regulated environment demands careful adherence to quality practices.

Under the terms of the agreement, Thermo Fisher will construct and operate a 44,000-ft2 cell therapy development, manufacturing, and collaboration center on UCSF's Mission Bay campus.

Bristol Myers Squibb has entered into a definitive agreement with Agenus for a global exclusive license to Agenus’ proprietary bispecific antibody program, AGEN1777, that blocks TIGIT and a second undisclosed target.

Charles River plans to enhance its gene therapy capabilities through the acquisition of Vigene Biosciences.

WuXi Biologics and WuXi STA have established a joint venture company named WuXi XDC to provide contract development and manufacturing of bioconjugates, including antibody-drug conjugates.

Recent CDMO partnerships include COVID-19 collaborations, manufacturing partnerships, service agreements, and a strategic alliance expansion.