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Emergent BioSolutions will help develop and manufacture an oral vaccine candidate and will develop plasma-based antibody therapeutics.

Belgian-based bioprocessing provider, Univercells, has launched a CDMO, Exothera, that will support developers of cell and gene therapies through process development and production of viral vectors.

The acquisition will expand Dover’s biopharma and hygienic applications capabilities by enhancing its portfolio of flow control technologies with flow rate sensors.

The program features clickable PDFs and videos that display the best practice applications to clean and disinfect key equipment and surfaces, while allowing for customers to find the suitable cleaning products for their cleanroom operations.

Rapid deployment kits can facilitate tech transfer and allow for communication between operators onsite and experts offsite, despite travel bans and other limitations posed by the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic.

Through the agreement, Emergent will manufacture the vaccine, which is formulated based on Novavax’s proprietary recombinant protein nanoparticle technology platform and its Matrix-M adjuvant to boost immune responses.

Launched in 2018, the Poseidon network works to bring together pharmaceutical providers to reform the pharmaceutical logistics process.

Through the agreement, Bora will obtain ownership of the entire Mississauga site, including all facilities, under the proper regulatory clearances.

The new BIOSTAT STR Generation 3 with BIOBRAIN bioproduction platform offers process intensification with automated feed and bleed and integrated cell retention functionality.

The technology enables the rapid production of large numbers of recombinant antibodies at 80-mL scale.

The partners will use ProBioGen’s DirectedLuck transposase technology to support development and large-scale manufacturing of ImmunOs’ biologics.

Eurofins DiscoverX partners with VelaLabs to enable VelaLabs to perform highly reproducible potency lot release assays under GLP/GMP conditions.

Under the agreement, ERS Genomics will license its gene-editing technology to Aelian Biotechnoloy to support its commercial functional genomic screening platform.

The companies are entering into a development and manufacturing collaboration for the advancement and production of human monoclonal antibodies for the potential treatment of novel coronavirus.

Takeda announced the acquisition after the conclusion of a Phase 1 study of the investigational medicine TAK-062 (Kuma062) for the treatment of uncontrolled celiac disease.

The expansion gives the company diversified capacity running cell production lines featuring Sartorius-brand 2000-L disposable bioreactors and now GE-brand 2000-L single-use bioreactors.

The company presented data on its G2 glycosylation studies at the 15th European Conference on Fungal Genetics in Rome on Feb. 19, 2020.

Kyowa Kirin has announced that its treatment for X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), Crysvita (burisumab), has been approved by Swissmedic for use in adults, adolescents, and children (1 year and older).

Aprecia, which has an FDA-approved 3D-printed medication, will collaborate with Purdue’s College of Pharmacy to accelerate development in 3DP pharmaceuticals.

The companies aim to develop novel cell therapies for treating multiple cancers.

The 135,000 square foot facility will be constructed over 18 months and is expected to be operational in 2021.

Sanofi will use a recombinant DNA platform that produces a genetic match to proteins found on the surface of COVID-19 to formulate the vaccine.

The company has said that all three of its operating sites in China started back up on Feb. 12 and that it is closely monitoring the outbreak.

The companies have entered into a global licensing and collaboration agreement to commercialize ReForm excipients used in biotherapeutic formulations.

Through the agreement, Catalent will offer process optimization and drug substance manufacturing services for the drug candidate at its Madison, WI site.

Jim Walter will take on the role of vice-president of operations for Catalent’s Oral and Specialty Delivery business.

The new facility includes six classified environment rooms with space to expand.

Catalent builds on its investment in cell and gene therapy development and manufacturing with the acquisition of MaSTherCell Global.