Feliza Mirasol is the science editor for BioPharm International.
Addressing PK/PD Study Design Early in Development
Strategizing a PK/PD study approach in early phase development facilitates a successful clinical progression.
Winners of the 2024 Pharmapack Europe Awards are Announced
The 2024 Pharmapack Europe Award winners include companies involved in ground-breaking innovations in novel drug delivery solutions, reusable connected devices, and recyclable packaging.
Takeda’s Subcutaneous Immunoglobulin Receives FDA Approval for Maintenance Therapy of Rare Neuromuscular Disorder
Takeda has received FDA approval for HYQVIA, a subcutaneous immunoglobulin for the maintenance treatment of chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
KBI Biopharma and Argonaut Manufacturing Services Team Up on Drug Substance and Drug Product Manufacturing Solutions
Under a new alliance, KBI Biopharma and Argonaut Manufacturing Services will combine their strengths to offer end-to-end biopharma development and CGMP manufacturing solutions.
Abzena Launches New Cell Line Development Platforms
Abzena has launched its AbZelect platforms, designed for improving cell line development.
Charles River Launches Off-the-Shelf Rep/Cap Plasmids for AAV Vector Manufacturing
Charles River’s off-the-shelf rep/cap plasmids are intended to simplify gene therapy supply chains.
Merck to Acquire Harpoon Therapeutics in Deal Valued at $680 Million
Through the acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics, Merck will gain an investigational delta-like ligand 3-targeting T-cell engager under development for cancer treatment.
Boehringer Ingelheim Expands Facility in Greece for Production of New Therapeutics
Boehringer Ingelheim is investing €120 million (US$131 million) into its Koropi, Greece site to expand production for new therapeutics.
Pluri Launches New Cell Therapy CDMO Division
Pluri has launched PluriCDMO, a new contract development and manufacturing organization business that will offer cell therapy manufacturing services.
GSK to Acquire Aiolos Bio, Expands Respiratory Portfolio
In a deal worth up to $1.4 billion, GSK aims to acquire Aiolos Bio and gain an expanded pipeline of biologic-based respiratory therapeutic candidates.
DoD Grants Additional Funds to MediWound for Advancement of Non-Surgical Treatment for Field Care Burns
MediWound has been granted an additional $6.7 million by the DoD to advance NexoBrid as a non-surgical field care solution for the US military.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Ribo Partner on RNA-based Liver Disease Therapeutics
Under the collaboration, Boehringer Ingelheim and Ribo will develop RNA-based therapeutics to treat NASH/MASH.
Roche to Acquire Point-of-Care Technology from LumiraDx in $350 Million Deal
Roche will acquire select parts of the LumiraDx group related to that company’s point-of-care technology, which integrates multiple tests on a single instrument.
AstraZeneca Poised to Acquire Cell Therapy Developer, Gracell, in Deal Valued at $1.2 Billion
AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Gracell includes a clinical-stage autologous cell therapy targeting hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases and a proprietary manufacturing platform.
From Vaccines to Oncology and Beyond: Tracking mRNA’s Progress
The success of mRNA-based vaccines paves the way for mRNA in oncology and beyond.
Replay Signs Exclusive Licensing Agreements with NIH and Miltenyi Biotec for Cell Therapy Development and Manufacturing
Through Syena, its oncology-focused product company, Replay will develop and manufacture T-cell receptor and natural killer cell therapies with the NIH and Miltenyi Biotec.
Ultragenyx Picks Andelyn Biosciences to Manufacture Novel Gene Therapy for Sanfilippo Syndrome
Andelyn Biosciences has been selected by Ultragenyx to manufacture UX111, that company’s gene therapy for treating Sanfilippo Syndrome.
Daiichi Sankyo Partners with Depixus to Accelerate RNA-Targeted Drug Discovery
Under a collaboration, Daiichi Sankyo and Depixus will use Depixus’ MAGNA technology to accelerate drug discovery efforts of RNA-targeted therapeutics.
NightHawk Biosciences Shifts into a Pure-Play Large-Molecule CDMO
Following the divestiture of its Elusys subsidiary and other non-core assets, NightHawk Biosciences will transform into a pure-play large-molecule CDMO.
Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune Enter Global ADC Collaboration Worth Potentially up to $8.4 Billion
Bristol Myers Squibb and SystImmune plan to co-develop and co-commercialize lead ADC candidate for cancer treatment in US.
RoslinCT to Manufacture CRISPR-Based Gene Therapy Casgevy
RoslinCT will manufacture Vertex Pharmaceuticals’ CRISPR-based gene therapy, Casgevy, recently approved for treating sickle cell disease and β thalassemia.
Sanofi to Terminate Rare Disease Drug Licensing Agreement with Maze Therapeutics in Wake of FTC’s Challenge
Sanofi has issued a statement expressing its disappointment with FTC’s decision to block an exclusive licensing agreement with Maze Therapeutics for a rare disease drug candidate.
AbbVie to Acquire ImmunoGen in Deal Valued at $10.1 Billion
AbbVie’s proposed acquisition of ImmunoGen is expected to accelerate AbbVie's entry into the commercial market for ovarian cancer and includes ImmunoGen’s flagship cancer therapy, ELAHERE (mirvetuximab soravtansine-gynx).
AbbVie Collaborates with BigHat Biosciences on Next-Gen Therapeutic Antibodies
This collaboration will combine BigHat Biosciences’ AI/ML-guided Milliner platform with AbbVie's expertise in oncology and neuroscience to develop next-generation antibodies.
MilliporeSigma Launches AI Solution for Integrating Drug Discovery and Molecule Synthesis
MilliporeSigma’s new platform combines generative AI, machine learning, and computer-aided drug-design aimed at increasing the success rate of new drugs and therapies.
Novo Nordisk to Make Multi-Billion Dollar Investment in Expansion of Production Facilities in France
Novo Nordisk will invest more than DKK 16 billion (US$2.3 billion) to expand its production facilities in Chartres, France.
TAU Systems to Establish TAU Labs, a New Laser Plasma Accelerator Application Center
TAU Systems plans to establish TAU Labs, a new next-generation, laser-driven plasma accelerator laboratory, in Carlsbad, Calif.
Genentech and NVIDIA Form AI Research Collaboration for Drug Discovery and Development
Under this multi-year collaboration, Genentech and NVIDIA will use AI to optimize and accelerate each company’s platforms to discover and develop innovative therapeutics.
MilliporeSigma Expands Biologics Testing Center in China
MilliporeSigma has expanded its biosafety testing laboratories in Shanghai, China, with the completion of new lab space at its new €29 million (US$43 million) Biologics Testing Center.
Twist Bioscience Launches Gene Synthesis Service
Twist Bioscience now offers its Express Genes rapid gene synthesis service at its Wilsonville, Ore., manufacturing facility.