Bio/Pharma News

Protein Sciences Considers Sourcing Flublok From Japan

December 23, 2014

Protein Sciences will evaluate sourcing Flublok from its Japanese licensee, UMN Pharma, which already runs a large-scale facility for the vaccine.

Janssen Beefs Up Antibody Discovery Capabilities through Agreement with Sevion

December 23, 2014

The partnership will focus on the discovery of antibodies against proteins that are not easily purified in functional form.

Merck Acquires Biotechnology Company, OncoEthix

December 19, 2014

Merck announced that it acquired OncoEthix, a biotechnology company specializing in oncology drug development, for up to $375 million.

Fujifilm Completes Acquisition of Kalon Biotherapeutics

December 18, 2014

Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies announced the completion of the acquisition of Kalon Biotherapeutics, a company that specializes in advanced biologics development manufacturing.

Actavis Announces Senior Leadership Team

December 18, 2014

Actavis announced a senior leadership team comprised of both Actavis and Allergan leaders designed to facilitate dynamic company growth.

Stelis Biopharma Builds Facility in Malaysia

December 17, 2014

The multi-product biopharmaceutical manufacturing facility is scheduled to start up in 2017.

Avid Bioservices Announces Expansion of cGMP Manufacturing Capacity

December 17, 2014

Biomanufacturing capacity expansion uses modular cleanroom design and single-use technologies.

EMA Cautions on Experimental Ebola Treatments in Early Stage Development

December 15, 2014

The agency emphasizes the need for robust scientific assessment and more information on safety and efficacy profiles of Ebola therapies in development.

Venair Launches New Biotech Division

December 14, 2014

Venair Biotech specializes in single-use products for the biotech and pharmaceutical sectors.

Paragon Bioservices to Scale Up Protein Manufacturing

December 08, 2014

Under an NIH contract, Paragon Bioservices will design a manufacturing process for recombinant human rhE-selectin protein.