Feliza Mirasol is the science editor for Pharmaceutical Technology and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe.
Johnson & Johnson Gains Bispecific Antibody with Completion of Numab Subsidiary Acquisition
Johnson & Johnson gains NM26, a Phase II-ready bispecific antibody in development for atopic dermatitis, boosting its immune-mediated and inflammatory disease portfolio.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Expands Proteomics Services with Olink Acquisition
Thermo Fisher will add Olink to its Life Sciences Solutions business.
Pfizer and Evotec Partner for Drug Discovery
Pfizer and Evotec will focus on early discovery research for therapeutics targeting metabolic and infectious diseases.
uniQure to Sell Its Commercial Gene Therapy Manufacturing Operations in Massachusetts to Genezen
The acquisition of uniQure’s Lexington, Mass., manufacturing operations will boost Genezen’s late-phase and commercial gene therapy development and manufacturing services.
Taking Stock of a Maturing CGT Sector
As the CGT market matures, increased focus lays in securing optimal efficacy while ensuring safety.
Drug Digest: Analytics and Assays Strive to Keep Pace with Innovative Modalities
This episode of Drug Digest explores new and emerging technologies, such as mass photometry, machine learning, and AI, and their role in the analytical space for biologic modalities.
The Importance of HCP Monitoring
HCPs are major process-related impurities that must be monitored throughout biologics production for clearance.
Cell-Free Protein Synthesis Technology to be Made More Accessible Through LenioBio and Labscoop Partnership
LenioBio and Labscoop's new strategic partnership is aimed at increasing access to scalable cell-free protein synthesis technology across North America.
GSK’s Application for Jemperli Plus Chemotherapy for Use in All Patients with Endometrial Cancer Accepted by EMA
GSK’s application for using Jemperli (dostarlimab) plus chemotherapy for all adult patients with primary advanced or recurrent endometrial cancer has been accepted by the EMA.
AbbVie Advances Inflammatory Disease Portfolio with Celsius Therapeutics Acquisition
This acquisition will give AbbVie acces to Celsius Therapeutics' lead drug candidate, CEL383, a potential first-in-class anti-TREM1 antibody for treating IBD.
Johnson & Johnson Completes Proteologix Acquisition, Gains Bispecific Antibody Assets
Johnson & Johnson gets two bispecific antibodies in early phase development for immune-mediated diseases through its Proteologix acquisition.
Novo Nordisk Aims to Invest $4.1 Billion to Expand Manufacturing Capacity in US
This $4.1 billion investment to build a second fill/finish manufacturing facility in Clayton, N.C., boosts Novo Nordisk's current 2024 investments in production to $6.8 billion.
Sarepta’s Elevidys for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy Gets Expanded FDA Approval
Sarepta Therapeutics received expanded approval from FDA for Elevidys in the treatment of DMD in non-ambulatory patients as ell as ambulatory patients.
argenx Gets FDA Nod for VYVGART Hytrulo in CIDP Indication
FDA has approved argenx's VYVGART Hytrulo for a new indication, treating chronic inflammatory demyelinating polyneuropathy.
New Affinity Resin Launched by Ecolab Life Sciences and Repligen for Biologics Manufacturing
Ecolab Life Sciences and Repligen have launched a new affinity resin, DurA Cycle, for large-scale biologics manufacturing.
New Syngene Platform Aims for Rapid Protein Production
Syngene's new production platform offers rapid protein synthesis with lower risk.
CordenPharma and Certest Team Up on Ionizable Lipids to Develop LNP Formulations
CordenPharma has partnered with Spain-based Certest to develop ionizable lipids for LNP formulations.
AGC Biologics Completes Denmark Expansion to Double Single-Use Bioreactor Capacity
The completed expansion at AGC Biologics'Copenhagen, Denmark, site, doubles the company's single-use bioreactor capacity for mammalian-based services.
Evaluating the Use of Continuous Chromatography
The biopharma industry is looking at continuous chromatography for sensitive molecules.
The Need for Automated and Standardized CGT Manufacturing (BIO 2024)
Lonza’s Joe Garrity and Jerry Jiang discuss the importance of not only automating CGT manufacturing, but also standardizing across processes.
Trends and Obstacles in the CGT Field (BIO 2024)
Lonza’s Joe Garrity and Jerry Jiang discuss the latest trends and challenges in commercializing new CGTs.
Drug Digest: Changes and Trends in the Outsourcing Landscape
In this episode of Drug Digest, industry experts discuss the current outsourcing landscape in the post-COVID world and the changes the pandemic has enforced in the demand for outsourced bioprocessing services.
Demand Remains Strong for Mammalian Cell Culture Capacity (BIO 2024)
Lars Petersen, CEO, FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies discusses the company’s strategic goals and meeting market demand for mammalian cell culture capacity.
Reviewing the Importance of Biosimilarity and Interchangeability
Biosimilar analytical assessments focus on demonstrating biosimilarity and interchangeability with the reference biologic.
Applying AI to Molecular Structure (BIO 2024)
Founder and CEO of Atomic AI, Raphael Townshend, explores AI’s usefulness as a tool to characterize molecular structure and advance molecule engineering.
A Look at Translational CROs and PDC Modeling (BIO 2024)
Andrew Carnegie, head of Strategic Commercial Development at Inaphaea BioLabs, discusses the establishment of translational CROs and the role of PDC models in the drug discovery process.
The Intersection of Chemistry, Robotics, and AI in Drug Discovery (BIO 2024)
Lee Cronin, founder and CEO of Chemify, discusses the combination of digital chemistry, robotics, and AI in the drug discovery space.
CGT Catapult and CATTI Establish Shared Training Standards for Advanced Therapies
CGT Catapult and CATTI aim to standardize advanced therapy manufacturing with new aligned training standards.
CGT Catapult and Cellular Origins Team Up to Develop Automated CGT Manufacturing
CGT Catapult will implement Cellular Origins' robotic platform in its Stevenage, UK, site to establish automated CGT manufacturing.
Lilly Raises Investment in Indiana Site to $9 Billion to Expand API Manufacturing
Lilly’s investment increase is intended to boost manufacturing capacity at its Lebanon, Ind., site for APIs used in the production of tirzepatide and other pipeline drug candidates.