Industry News

The new draft guidance from FDA provides recommendations for sponsor companies on cell safety testing of human-origin allogeneic cells.

Beqvez (fidanacogene elaparvovec-dzkt), a one-time gene therapy, helps adults with hemophilia B produce factor IX themselves instead of receiving regular intravenous infusions.

The approval, given across three indications, follows a previous approval for second-line use in esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.

GSK’s supplemental Biologics License Application for its PD-1-blocking antibody therapy has been accepted for review by FDA.

At INTERPHEX 2024, BioPharm International spoke with Mary Van Gaasbeck, technical services specialist, LS Equipment and Services, at STERIS Life Sciences, about how to effectively conduct sterile powder transfer during the fill/finish step in parenteral drug product manufacturing.

Current trends, such as single-use technologies, presen advantages and new challenges for pumping systems, according to Andreas Frerix, product management director for Quattroflow at PSG Biotech.

As the industry adjusts to new regulations, including Annex 1, bio/pharma manufacturers must rethink facility designs to remain in compliance.

At INTERPHEX 2024, Jay Rajagopalan, senior director—Engineering & Product Management for Malema at PSG Biotech, discussed how the advancement of sensor technologies are being shaped by current industry trends.

The BioMaP-Consortium includes members of the biopharmaceutical industry and supports BARDA.

At INTERPHEX 2024, a panel of experts gave insight on new regulatory requirements for contamination control and provided advice for how to implement a contamination control strategy in existing facilities.

The outcomes of a workshop organized by WHO and ICMRA regarding COVID-19 vaccine strain updates are presented in a report published by regulators.

At INTERPHEX 2024, Wenyu Zhang, PhD, covered new trends in the aseptic industry and the key factors companies should consider while weighing their options.

ADC manufacturing facilities are requiring more stringent containment requirements as well as advanced analytical detection.

At INTERPHEX 2024, Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow, Regulatory Compliance Associates, and co-chair of board of directors, Parenteral Drug Association, explores the impact of QMS on quality maturity.

Former FDA drug investigator, Daniel Roberts, discusses the importance of updating process validation and maintaining proper data integrity at a keynote session during INTERPHEX.

FDA published the draft guidance to support sponsors in developing treatments for the states of sporadic Alzheimer’s disease.

The Alliance will receive the NSF Regional Innovation Engines Development Award and $1 million in funding.

The Data Analysis and Real World Interrogation Network, DARWIN EU, is planning to add 10 new data partners in 2024.

The agency has published final guidance documents regarding validation and development of analytical procedures.

Accurately targeted immunotherapies through reliable neoantigen recognition enable personalized medicine development.

Steffen Thirstrup, chief medical officer, EMA, emphasizes the importance of transparency in investigating potential safety issues of CAR-T therapies, while highlighting the need to balance regulatory diligence with maintaining trust within the community and among stakeholders.

The agency has recommended granting marketing authorization to ALS treatment, Qalsody (tofersen), for adults who have a mutation in the superoxide dismutase 1 (SOD1) gene.

Steffen Thirstrup, chief medical officer of the EMA, discusses manufacturing supply, drug shortages, commercial incentives, politics, and patient wellbeing.

FDA's Drug Safety Priorities FY23 describes the center’s key safety programs and activities involved in promoting and protecting public health.

AstraZeneca has completed its acquisition of Icosavax, gaining the IVX-A12 vaccine candidate that targets RSV and hMPV.

GSK is expanding its respiratory biologics portfolio with its acquisition of Aiolos Bio and its novel therapy, AIO-001.

FDA has approved Iovance Biotherapeutics’ Amtagvi (lifileucel) for treating patients with unresectable or metastatic melanoma.

Two public electronic catalogues will be available for real-world data sources and for real-world data studies.