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Catalent Finalizes RheinCell Therapeutics Acquisition
Catalent finalizes their acquisition of iPSC developer and manufacturer RheinCell Therapeutics.
Syngene Announces Senior Level Appointments
Syngene International appoints two US-based executives to senior level positions.
Analysis Demonstrates No Increased Incidence of Thrombosis with TTS After Vaxzevria Second Dose
A global safety database analysis has demonstrated no increased incidence of thrombosis with TTS after the second dose of Vaxzevria.
Nanoform, Boehringer Ingelheim Collaborate on Pre-Clinical Development Projects
Nanoform and Boehringer Ingelheim have executed a master services agreement in relation to pre-clinical development projects.
EC Confirms Go-Live Date for Clinical Trials Information System
EC has confirmed that the entry into application of the Clinical Trials Regulation and, as such, the go-live date for the Clinical Trials Information System (CTIS) will be Jan. 31, 2022.
University of Sheffield and CGT Catapult Launch Innovative Gene Therapy Program
The University of Sheffield has launched an innovative gene therapy program that could pave the way for novel treatments for neurodegenerative diseases.
CHMP Approves Manufacturing Scale-Up for Spikevax
EMA’s CHMP has approved the increased manufacturing capacity and supply of Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine active substance in its US manufacturing site.
BMS Gains European Approval for Opdivo
Bristol Myers Squibb has been granted approval by the European Commission for Opdivo (nivolumab) as an adjuvant treatment
Imugene and Celularity to Develop Solid Tumor Treatment
A research collaboration will combine Imugene’s oncolytic virus technology with Celularity’s allogeneic CAR T-cell therapy.
FDA Approves Expanded Label of Allergan’s Botox to Treat Upper Limb Spasticity
FDA approved an expanded Botox label, which now includes eight new muscles to treat adults with upper limb spasticity.
Nitric Oxide Nasal Spray for COVID-19 to Be Distributed to India and Other Asia Markets
Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has partnered with SaNOtize to manufacture, market, and distribute NONS to India, Singapore, Malaysia, Hong Kong, and more.
FDA Approves AstraZeneca’s Lupus mAb, Saphnelo
FDA has approved AstraZeneca’s Saphnelo, a type I interferon receptor antibody for treating systemic lupus erythematosus.
FDA Accepts Genentech’s Application for Bispecific Antibody to Treat Eye Diseases
FDA has accepted Genetech’s BLA for faricimab, a bispecific antibody in development for treating wet age-related macular degeneration and diabetic macular edema.
EC Makes Supply Agreement with GSK and Vir Biotechnology for mAb COVID-19 Treatment
The European Commission has entered into a supply agreement with GlaxoSmithKline and Vir Biotechnology for up to 220,000 doses of sotrovimab, an investigational mAb for treating COVID-19.
FDA Launches New Crowdsourcing Challenge for Pediatric Research Questions
FDA is launching a new crowdsourcing challenge to solicit ideas for pediatric research.
Regeneron Receives Expanded Authorized Use from FDA for Antibody COVID-19 Treatment
The expanded authorization from FDA enables the use of Regeneron Pharmaceuticals’ REGEN-COV antibody cocktail therapy for post-exposure prophylaxis in certain people exposed to SARS-CoV-2.
FDA Approves Interchangeable Biosimilar Insulin
FDA has approved Mylan Pharmaceuticals’ Semglee, the first interchangeable biosimilar insulin product for treating diabetes.
FDA Approves GSK’s Treatment for Chronic Rhinosinusitis with Nasal Polyps
GSK announced that FDA has approved a new indication for Nucala (mepolizumab), a monoclonal antibody that targets interleukin-5.
FDA’s Pazdur Challenges Attack on Accelerated Approval Program
The agency’s leading cancer expert lashed out at the alarmists and urged continued support for the early access process.
FDA Gives Green Light to Emergent BioSolutions to Resume COVID-19 Vaccine Manufacturing
Emergent BioSolutions is being allowed to restart manufacturing operations for the J&J COVID-19 vaccine at its Bayview, Baltimore, Md., facility.
18th Annual CPhI Pharma Awards to Take Place in Milan, Italy
Entries are now open for the 18th Annual CPhI Pharma Awards in Milan.
FDA Grants Orphan Drug Designation to VICO Therapeutics for Huntington’s Disease Drug
VICO Therapeutics’ drug candidate, VO659, for treating Huntington’s Disease was granted orphan drug designation by FDA.
New Drug Approvals on Track at FDA
In the first half of 2021, the Center for Drug Evaluation and Research and the Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research approved 29 novel therapies.
CHMP to Assess Extended Indication of Kineret for COVID-19
Kineret (anakinra) is under evaluation by EMA's CHMP as a treatment for adult COVID-19 patients who are at an increased risk of severe respiratory failure.
ERS Genomics Adds Japan SLC to List of Partners
ERS Genomics and Japan SLC have signed a non-exclusive license agreement, allowing Japan SLC access to ERS Genomics’ CRISPR/Cas9 patent portfolio.
EMA Starts Rolling Review of Sanofi’s COVID-19 Vaccine
EMA's CHMP has taken the decision to start a rolling review of Vidprevtyn—Sanofi Pasteur’s COVID-19 vaccine.
Summa Equity Acquires Majority Stake in Axion BioSystems
Summa Equity has acquired a majority stake in science tools business Axion BioSystems with the intent of further entering the CGT market.
Thermo Fisher Expands Hematology Oncology NGS Portfolio
Thermo Fisher Scientific has added a new suite of immune repertoire assays that offers high detection rates of malignant clones, allowing researchers to better assess blood cancers.
Byondis and Glycotope Partner on Discovery and Development of Glyco-Epitope-Targeting Antibodies
Byondis and Glycotope have formed an agreement to discover and develop antibodies that target specific glyco-epitopes.
908 Devices and Transcenta Partnership Leads to Workflow Innovations
Following a deal struck in mid-2018, 908 Devices’ ZipChip and REBEL technology have proven instrumental in facilitating Transcenta’s efficiency and volumetric production.
