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Nxera and Cancer Research UK Advance Oral EP4 Antagonist into Phase IIa Study
The Phase IIa trial will further explore the EP4 antagonist HTL0039732 in combination with immunotherapy to improve outcomes in resistant solid tumors and expand treatment options.
How Small Biotechs Accelerate Rare Disease Treatments with Big Pharma Collaboration (Part 3)
SynaptixBio CEO Dan Williams discusses how small biotechs drive rare disease innovation with genetic research, partnerships, and patient advocacy in a third interview installment.
FDA Warnings Sent to Lilly, Novo, Hims About Misleading Drug Communications
Misleading promotions of GLP-1 and compounded semaglutide products are drawing renewed regulatory scrutiny over risk disclosure and safety messaging.
CSL Backs Late-Stage Development of VarmX’s Coagulation Therapy VMX-C001X
CSL will fund Phase III clinical development of VMX-C001 with an option to acquire VarmX.
Limula’s LimONE System Targets Consistency in Stem Cell Transplants
A collaboration between Limula and Institut Paoli-Calmettes aims to advance automated stem cell transplant processing to improve cryoprotectant removal, enhance patient outcomes, and streamline manufacturing.
Gyala Therapeutics’ CAR-T Leukemia Therapy Shows Promise, Heads for Clinical Trial
A published study finds that the therapy reported specific and potent cytotoxicity against acute myeloid leukemia, T-cell acute lymphoblastic leukemia, and other rare blood cancers.
Monte Rosa and Novartis Partner to Target Undruggable Immunology Pathways with Degraders
Novartis and Monte Rosa expand collaboration using AI-driven molecular glue degraders to advance drug development for immune-mediated diseases.
BioPharm Weekly News Roundup—Week of Sept. 8, 2025
FDA transparency, AI in manufacturing, automation for quality, and cell/gene therapy advancements are driving the biopharma industry forward.
PDA 2025: How Strategic CAPA Builds Anti-Fragile Manufacturing Compliance
Optimizing FDA 483 responses with strategic CAPA creates resilient quality compliance in biopharma manufacturing.
PDA 2025: How Automation Assures Product Quality for Next-Gen Biopharma
Automated facility upgrades for cell therapy enhance quality assurance, ensure regulatory compliance, and boost operational efficiency by minimizing manual risks.
PDA 2025: Leveraging AI for GxP Compliance in Drug Production
Strategic AI integration in bio/pharma manufacturing enhances GxP compliance, quality, and operational efficiency through robust governance and risk management.
Behind the Headlines Episode 24: Surging Implementation of Sequence Event Reporting in CMC Analytics, Billion Dollar Deals Push Further Consolidation or Collapse, and an Analytics Wish List
Aaron Crowley, Recipharm Advanced Bio; Renee Hart, LumaCyte; and Vibha Jawa, EpiVax, go behind the headlines to delve deeper into recent market deals driven by Big Pharma patent cliffs and the complex manufacturing of ATMPs.
FDA, Telix Agree on NDA Resubmission Pathway for Glioma Imaging Agent
Telix will now include an additional, confirmatory efficacy study analysis of existing data, hoping to satisfy FDA’s request for supplemental evidence and address concerns raised in a complete response letter.
PDA 2025: Data Governance and AI's Impact on Drug Manufacturing
Data integrity and quality are paramount for drug discovery, manufacturing efficiency, regulatory compliance, and patient safety.
€10.7 Million Investment Accelerates Gene Writing and CAR-T Preclinical Development
Integra has secured €10.7 million (US$12.6 million) in funding for its FiCAT gene writing platform to enhance precise DNA integration for CAR-T engineering and rare disease therapy development.
Stem Cell Community Day 2025 to Focus on Process Engineering and Scale-Up Innovation
Experts to share strategies on scale-up, process intensification, and data-driven methods shaping future stem cell manufacturing and therapies.
The Manufacturing Journey of CAR-T Cellular Therapy—An Overview
Allogeneic CAR-T therapies deliver scalable, off-the-shelf cancer therapy, while autologous CAR-T therapies provide patient-specific but time-intensive treatment.
FDA Enables Instant Access to CRLs—Insights for Drug Discovery and Manufacturing
The agency says it will now publish complete response letters promptly, offering developers early insight into regulatory deficiencies to improve development planning.
Agentic AI Collaborative Initiative Announced by Pistoia Alliance
The nonprofit is calling upon its community of experts in both artificial intelligence and machine learning to continue building support for responsible adoption of AI in the bio/pharmaceutical industry.
AAV Manufacturing Partnership Supports Gene Therapy for CLN2 Batten Disease
This collaboration between Andelyn Biosciences and Tern Therapeutics moves the gene therapy TTX-381 closer to approval for treating vision loss linked to CLN2 Batten disease.
FDA Fast Track Designation for VMX-C001 Highlights Need for Improved Anticoagulant Reversal
FDA’s fast track designation may speed VMX-C001’s application review, addressing urgent surgery needs in patients on Factor Xa anticoagulants.
EIT-Oxford AI Vaccine Research Program Addresses Urgent Problem
The partnership, which has received £118 million (US$158 million) in research funding, aims to establish a better understanding not only of how the body fights infection, but also how vaccines protect it.
Quotient Sciences and CPI Target Faster RNA-Based Drug Development
A joint venture between the two entities will integrate mRNA synthesis, LNP formulation, and clinical testing to speed therapies from plasmid design to first-in-human trials.
What the Aptamer-Invizius H-Guard Immune Modulation Collab Means for Biopharma
Aptamer will create Optimer binders for Invizius’ H-Guard technology to enhance complement-targeting therapies for safer, more precise treatments for immune disorders.
Biopharma Impacts of Paul Offit's Ousting from FDA Vaccine Panel
Paul Offit removed from FDA vaccine panel as RFK Jr. reshapes US immunization policy, raising concerns for bio/pharma and regulation.
CGT Diagnostic Testing Partners Require Pioneering Spirit in Rapidly Evolving Landscape
The growing cell and gene therapy (CGT) market is driving demand for innovative, robust diagnostics to meet scaling, regulatory, and quality needs.
Best Practices for Secure Disposal of Controlled Substance Pharmaceuticals
Pharma manufacturers must securely destroy expired or off-spec drugs to meet DEA standards, avoid compliance risks, and protect public safety.
MS Pharma and Polpharma Biologics Partner to Expand Biosimilar Access in MENA
The partnership expands patient access in MENA by localizing biosimilar manufacturing and distribution for gastro, neuro, and dermatology treatments.
New Year, Same Challenges: Pharma’s Ongoing Struggle with FDA 483s
The authors examine common FDA 483 findings and outline strategies to address and prevent regulatory non-compliance.
SGD Pharma to Acquire Alphial Tubular Glass Manufacturer
The acquisition expands tubular glass vial and ampoule capacity, expanding ready-to-use glass packaging capabilities in Europe.