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Predictive Digital Twins Control Bioprocesses for MAb Production
A collaboration between Insilico Biotechnology and IFAT aims to develop a manufacturing, planning, and control system for the production of monoclonal antibodies.
Australian Researchers Successfully Develop New Tuberculosis Vaccine
Medical researchers from the Centenary Institute and the University of Sydney in Australia have managed to successfully develop and test a new vaccine targeting tuberculosis.
Alvotech, Prestige Biopharma Form New Manufacturing Partnership
Alvotech and Prestige Biopharma, have announced the formation of a new contract manufacturing partnership for the commercial production of a biosimilar.
BioCity Invests in Biotech Start-Up Focused on Precision Medicines
BioCity has revealed it will be investing in Kinomica, an early-stage precision medicine biotech company that was spun out of Barts Cancer Institute, Queen Mary University of London.
LBB Specialties Enters into Strategic Partnership for Excipient Product Distribution
LBB Specialties and Meggle Excipients & Technology will work to distribute excipient products to companies in the American pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries.
Ajinomoto Bio-Pharma to Acquire Joint Venture Granules OmniChem in India
The transaction will reach completion during the fourth quarter of 2019.
New Cell Cultureware Enhances Stem Cell Expansion
A new defined coated cell cultureware by denovoMATRIX allow for the serum-free expansion of mesenchymal stem cells.
New FT–IR Spectrometer Enhances Protagen Protein Services’ Analytical Capabilities
Protagen Protein Services’ recently acquired Brucker Tensor II IR spectrometer significantly expands the company’s analytical capabilities.
FDA Expands Scope of API Impurity Investigation
While downgrading the impact of nitrosamine impurities on patients, FDA vows to step up investigations for other drug types.
NIBRT, Kerry Partner on Cell-Culture Media Research
The partners will collaborate to identify the bioactive components in hydrolysates, which have long been used as additives in cell culture media and feed formulation in the biopharma industry.
iBio to Collaborate with CC-Pharming for China Expansion
iBio granted a license to CC-Pharming for the commercialization of its iBio Rituximab drug for treatment of B cell non-Hodgkin lymphomas, chronic lymphocytic leukemia, and autoimmune diseases.
GSK to Partner with Ionis For Hep B Drug Development
GSK will handle the development, regulatory, commercialization activities, and costs of the drug, while Ionis will obtain license fees and milestone payments of up to $262 million, including a $25 million license fee.
J&J Vows to Appeal $572-million Opioid Decision
A ruling in Oklahoma that Johnson & Johnson’s marketing efforts created a public nuisance may establish a precedent of other jurisdictions.
Crozet Biopharma to Partner with Public Health Vaccines for Nipah Virus Vaccine
The new vaccine will offer protection against the Nipah virus after a single dose.
Bristol-Myers Squibb, Celgene to Divest Otezla to Amgen for $13.4 Billion
The transaction is part of Bristol-Myers Squibb’s proposed acquisition of Celgene.
Innovate UK Awards Thousands for Development of Cell Stabilization Technologies
Innovate UK has awarded a grant worth thousands to the Atelerix Consortium for the collaborative work with the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult and Rexgenero on development of cell stabilization technology.
Industry Stresses Importance of Tackling Vaccine Hesitancy
ABPI has issued a statement of support in response to the United Kingdom’s Prime Minister’s recent order of urgent action to boost the numbers of children receiving vaccinations.
Biosimilar Teriparatide Launches Across Europe
A biosimilar to Eli Lilly’s Forsteo, biosimilar teriparatide, has been launched across Europe by Gedeon Richter following the patent expiration of the reference product.
Alligator Bioscience Enters into License Agreement with Biotheus
The agreement gives Biotheus access to Alligator’s antibody, Alligator-Gold, for the creation of up to three bispecific molecules.
EAG Launches New Lab in China for Product Improvement
The new lab will be dedicated to improving materials and electronics using advanced imaging and surface analysis expertise.
Bayer to Sell Animal Health Biz to Elanco for $7.6 Billion
The divestiture is in line with Bayer’s strategy to focus on its life sciences business.
Data Integrity Violations Found at China Facility
FDA sent a warning letter to NingBo Huize Commodity Co. after an investigation of the company’s Zhejiang facility found falsified quality documents.
Enable Injections Enter into Development Agreement with Genentech
The companies will work together to produce enFuse, a patient-administered subcutaneous delivery device.
Pfizer Invests $500 Million into Its Gene Therapy Facility
Pfizer is investing $500 million for the construction of a state-of-the-art gene therapy manufacturing facility in Sanford, NC.
ACG Capsules Introduces New Line of HPMC Capsules
The ACGcaps H+ capsules work to meet pharmaceutical and nutraceutical needs while remaining gelatin-free.
Parker Bioscience Filtration Expands Single-Use System Facility in UK
The Birtley, UK facility added cleanroom, manufacturing, and testing facilities for biopharma manufacturing single-use systems.
Olympus to Present Light Microscopy Award
Olympus will launch its first Global Image of the Year Life Science Light Microscopy Award to recognize life science imaging.
Boehringer Ingelheim and MD Anderson Partner on Virtual Center for Cancer Therapies
The partnership aims to establish a virtual R&D center to advance the development of new cancer therapies.
India Facility Receives Warning Letter
FDA sent a warning letter to Emcure Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. because of sterility testing CGMP violations.
European Commission Extends Use of Dupixent to Include Adolescents
The European Commission has approved an extension of the use of Dupixent (dupilumab) within the EU to include patients aged 12 to 17 years old with moderate-to-severe atopic dermatitis.