Biopharma News
Aigenpulse’s Data Analysis Suite Automates Flow Cytometry
The company’s new CytoML Experiment Suite fully automates each stage of the flow cytometry data lifecycle, allowing for clearer data visualization and analysis.
Novavax Begins Phase III Efficacy Trial of COVID-19 Vaccine
A clinical trial to enroll up to 10,000 volunteers across the UK will assess whether NVX-CoV2373 is effective in the prevention of COVID-19.
Hovione and Ligand Partner to Increase Production of Captisol for Use in Remdesivir
The companies plan to increase the production output of Ligand’s Captisol for the formulation of Gilead’s COVID-19 treatment Veklury (remdesivir).
Johnson & Johnson Launches Multi-Country Phase III Trial of Janssen’s COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
A Phase III trial to evaluate safety and efficacy of Janssen’s COVID-19 vaccine candidate, JNJ-78436735, also known as Ad26.COV2.S, is enrolling participants on three continents.
Moderna, Chiesi Group Collaborate on Discovery and Development of mRNA Therapeutics
Moderna and Chiesi Group are collaborating on the discovery and development of mRNA therapeutics to treat pulmonary arterial hypertension.
COVID-19 Vaccine Concerns Prompt Clinical Trial Transparency
Fears about overly accelerated development programs has heightened demands for wider access to information on study protocols, statistical analysis plans, and early results.
Lonza, Humanigen Partner to Expand Manufacturing of Lenzilumab for Potential COVID-19 Therapy
The collaboration will expand the manufacturing capacity for lenzilumab, a COVID-19 therapeutic candidate, in advance of a potential Emergency Use Authorization in 2020.
Novavax in COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing Agreement with Serum Institute of India
The agreement will Increase global manufacturing capacity for Novavax’s vaccine candidate, NVX-CoV2373, to more than two-billion annualized doses when at full capacity in 2021.
Lilly and Amgen in Manufacturing Collaboration for COVID-19 Antibody Therapies
The agreement between the two companies will significantly increase global supply capacity for Lilly's potential COVID-19 treatments.
BioNTech to Receive Funding from BMBF for its COVID-19 Vaccine Program
The funding will help advance the vaccine’s clinical evaluation, potential marketing authorization, development and manufacturing in Germany, and the number of participants in late-stage clinical trials.
Merck Announces Two Oncology Collaborations with Seattle Genetics
The companies will focus on the development and commercialization of Seattle Genetics’ ladiratuzumab vedotin and TUKYSA (tucatinib).
Cytiva Invests $500 Million Over 5 years to Expand Global Capacity
The investment will include new manufacturing lines and increased automation to deliver additional manufacturing capacity.
Cobra and CombiGene Sign Agreement for Plasmid Production for Gene Therapy
The companies have signed an agreement for the production of two plasmids needed for the manufacture of CG01, a gene therapy for the treatment of drug-resistant focal epilepsy.
MilliporeSigma Invests $65 Million to Expand Antibody-Drug Conjugate Manufacturing
The investment at its Madison, WI, facility will expand MilliporeSigma’s capacity for high-potent active pharmaceutical ingredient production and allow for continuous flow manufacturing of ADCs.
Catalent Invests $130 Million to Expand Gene Therapy Manufacturing Capacity
The company is investing $130 million to add Phase III through commercial-scale manufacturing suites to its gene therapy campus in Harmans, MD.
Vaccine Developers Pledge to Stand with Science
As public confidence in the drug development process waivers, leading vaccine developers promise to adhere to scientific and regulatory principles.
HJB and Ansun Biopharma Partner on Biologics CMC Development and Manufacturing
The companies have entered into a strategic partnership for the CMC development and manufacturing of Ansun’s biologics pipeline.
Kohlberg and Mubadala to Acquire Majority Stake in PCI Pharma Services
The companies have signed a definitive agreement to acquire a majority stake of PCI Pharma Services.
Sanofi, Regeneron Halt Development of Kevzara as a Potential COVID-19 Treatment
The companies provided an update stating that the biologic did not meet a primary endpoint in a Phase III clinical trial when compared with placebo in the treatment of COVID-19 patients.
iBio and Planet Biotechnology Partner to Develop COVID-19 Therapeutic
The companies will collaborate on the production of a novel anti-SARS-CoV-2 immunoadhesin in iBio’s FastPharming manufacturing system.
Novavax to Supply Canada with Doses of its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Novavax and the Government of Canada will finalize an advanced purchase agreement under which Novavax will supply doses of NVX-CoV2373 to Canada beginning in the second quarter of 2021.
J&J to Supply the Government of Canada with Doses of its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
Negotiations for a final advance purchase agreement where the Government of Canada purchases the vaccine candidate on a not-for-profit basis for emergency pandemic use are underway.
Moderna in Discussions to Supply Japan with Doses of its COVID-19 Vaccine Candidate
The vaccine will be supplied by Moderna and distributed in Japan by Takeda Pharmaceutical starting in the first half of 2021 if the vaccine candidate receives regulatory approval.
Thermo Fisher Opens New Manufacturing Site for COVID-19 Sample Collection
The new facility, located in Lenexa, KS, will rapidly expand production of viral transport media.
FDA Expands EUA for Remdesivir
Under expanded FDA authorization, Gilead Sciences’ antiviral treatment for COVID-19 can be administered to all hospitalized patients.
Piramal Pharma Solutions to Partner with Epirium Bio
The collaboration includes an integrated program that encompasses formulation development, drug substances, and drug product manufacturing.
Axol Bioscience Appoints Liam Taylor as CEO
The company has appointed Liam Tayler as CEO to guide the growth of the company’s iPSC technologies, products, and services.
Dotmatics Launches Bioregister 2020.1
The register supports cross-functional teams of chemists and biologists in developing non-natural, chemically-modified therapeutics for drug discovery.
AbCellera’s Acquisition of OrthoMab Bispecific Platform Propels Antibody Development
AbCellera’s recent acquisition of the OrthoMab bispecific platform is expected to accelerate antibody product development.
GigaGen Highlights Research Describing New Class of Drugs for Potential COVID-19 Therapy
In the study, GigaGen presents a novel technology for producing a new class of drug, recombinant hyperimmunes, that may potentially generate new COVID-19 therapies.