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EC Approves Lunsumio, Roche’s Bispecific Antibody for Follicular Lymphoma
Roche has received approval from the European Commission for Lunsumio (mosunetuzumab), the first CD20xCD3 T-cell engaging bispecific antibody for treating follicular lymphoma.
Rockwell Automation Opens Experience Center at Advanced Regenerative Manufacturing Institute
The Rockwell Experience Center will teach ARMI members how to increase delivery speeds by leveraging smart manufacturing in the scaling of regenerative medicine products.
Johnson Matthey Health Rebrands as Veranova
Following the acquisition by Altaris Capital Partners, Johnson Matthey Health has rebranded as Veranova.
Bio-Rad Launches SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit
Bio-Rad’s SEQuoia Express Stranded RNA Library Prep Kit is designed to construct efficient RNA sequencing workflows.
Axol Bioscience Announces CiPA-Validated Human Stem Cell-Derived Ventricular Cardiomyocytes
Axol Bioscience’s CiPA-validated ventricular cardiomyocytes can be used as a robust cardiotoxicity measurement tool.
Bristol Myers Squibb Acquires Turning Point Therapeutics for $4.1 Billion
The acquisition grants Bristol Myers Squibb access to the company's oncology pipeline and lead candidate, repotrectinib.
Lilly to Invest $2.1 Billion in New Indiana Manufacturing Facilities
Eli Lilly and Company plans to build two new manufacturing sites at Indiana's LEAP Lebanon Innovation and Research District in Boone County.
FDA Approves GSK’s MMR Vaccine
FDA has approved GSK’s vaccine for the prevention of measles, mumps, and rubella in individuals 12 months of age and older.
Pfizer to Invest $120 Million in COVID-19 Oral Treatment Production
Pfizer will invest $120 million to produce COVID-19 oral treatment in the US.
Sanofi Grants Regeneron Worldwide Exclusive License Rights to Libtayo
Sanofi will grant Regeneron worldwide exclusive license rights to Libtayo, a treatment for non-small cell lung cancer.
Astellas and GO Therapeutics Enter into Immuno-Oncology Research and License Agreement Worth Up to $783 Million
Astellas and GO Therapeutics will work together to develop novel antibodies for immuno-oncology.
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Qatar Genome Program Partner to Advance Precision Medicine
Thermo Fisher Scientific and Qatar Genome Program will use custom genotyping arrays to accelerate genomic research in Qatar.
Particle Measuring Systems to Relocate Corporate Headquarters
PMS moves its headquarters to Boulder Technology Center in Niwot, Col.
Cambrex Acquires Irish Storage Company Q1 Scientific
Cambrex’s acquisition of Q1 Scientific expands the company’s storage services in the European market.
GSK Acquires Affinivax for $2.1 Billion
GSK’s acquisition of Affinivax will give the company access to their portfolio of next-generation pneumococcal vaccines.
Pfizer Pledges to Improve Health Equity in 45 Lower-Income Countries
Pfizer will provide all its current and future patent-protected medicines and vaccines available in the United States or EU on a not-for-profit basis to 45 lower-income countries.
Bio-Rad Launches CFX Duet Real-Time PCR System
BioRad Laboratories CFX Duet System is designed to help researchers develop singleplex and duplex quantitative polymerase chain reaction assays.
Pharmacists and Manufacturers Rip PBM Practices
Manufacturers are aligning with pharmacists and providers to blame high drug costs and limited patient access on pharmacy benefit managers.
FDA Moves Forward with State Drug Import Plans
FDA once again is taking steps to facilitate the import of less costly prescription drugs.
Thermo Fisher Scientific and LabShares Partner to Support Emerging Boston Biotechs
Through the Thermo Fisher Scientific and LabShares Newton partnership, life science startups can accelerate early-stage discovery and development with shared lab spaces.
PerkinElmer Introduces Ultrarapid Whole Genome Sequencing
PerkinElmer has expanded its genomics testing services with the launch of its ultrarapid whole genome sequencing.
FDA Approves Sanofi’s and Regneron’s Dupixent to Treat Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Dupixent (dupilumab), developed by Regeneron Pharmaceuticals in partnership with Sanofi, has received FDA approval for a new indication—treating eosinophilic esophagitis, a chronic inflammatory disease.
Lonza, IBF Collaborate to Support Development and Manufacturing of Biologics and Small Molecules
Lonza and Israel Biotech Fund form a two-year agreement to support accelerated development and manufacture of biologics and small molecules.
AGC Biologics Adds Viral Vector Suspension Technology at New US Campus
AGC Biologics is investing in viral vector suspension technology at its new Longmont, Colo., facility.
Lubrizol Launches Apisolex Technology
Lubrizol has launched Apisolex technology to improve solubility and simplify the manufacturing of parenteral drug products.
AbbVie and Cugene Form Autoimmune Disease Collaboration
AbbVie and Cugene have reached an exclusive license option agreement for CUG252, Cugene’s lead therapeutic candidate.
Vaxzevria Gains Approval in EU as a Third Dose COVID-19 Booster in Adults
AstraZeneca's recombinant COVID-19 vaccine, originally invented by the University of Oxford, has been approved as a third dose booster vaccine in the EU.
EMA Recommends Approval of Niemann-Pick Disease Types A/B and B Therapy
EMA has recommended the marketing authorization of Xenpozyme (olipudase alfa) in the European Union.
New Guidelines Aim to Advance Pediatric Drug Development
A new initiative aims to speed the approval of and access to new drugs for young patients around the world, while limiting the number of children needed for testing in clinical trials.
Pandemic Science Hub Launches at University of Edinburgh
Investment has been made into a new science hub at the University of Edinburgh for the development of treatments for lung infections and future pandemics.