PharmTech Europe News
EMA Reviews Data on Paternal Exposure to Valproate
The assessment aims to determine whether valproate use in men could lead to neurodevelopmental disorders in their children.
Amicus Therapeutics Launches Pompe Disease Therapy in United Kingdom
The indication for Pombiliti is a long-term enzyme replacement therapy (ERT) used in combination with miglustat for adults with late-onset Pompe disease (LOPD).
United Kingdom Biotech Report Finds 29% Uptick in Funding
A report from the UK Bioindustry Association report indicated that biotech venture and public financing rose from £295 million in the first quarter to £382 million in the second quarter.
Cytomos Secures £4 Million to Develop Spectroscopy Platform
Cytomos will use the £4 million in funding to develop its dielectric spectroscopy technology.
A Healthier Tomorrow?
Only a significant joint effort across the supply chain will help to make healthcare more sustainable and reduce the impact of climate change on global health.
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Alvotech Expand Existing Biosimilars Partnership
Teva Pharmaceuticals and Alvotech will expand their partnership for the development and commercialization of biosimilar candidates.
Roche and Alnylam Strike $2.8 Billion RNAi Deal
Roche will pay up to $2.8 billion for the rights to Alnylam’s RNA-based hypertension therapeutic.
EMA Gives Positive Opinion on Two of Janssen’s Bispecific Antibodies
Janssen has received a positive opinion from the EMA for two novel bispecific antibodies, TALVEY (talquetamab) and TECVAYLI (teclistamab), which the company is developing to treat blood cancer.
EMA Extends OPEN Framework to More Medicines
The framework is now expanded beyond COVID-19 vaccines and treatments.
EMA Publishes Draft Reflection Paper on Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
The paper highlights the potential of AI in the medicinal product lifecycle and the approach that developers should take with it.
Sanofi and Recludix Enter STAT6 Inhibitor Partnership Worth More Than $1.3 Billion
Sanofi and Recludix Pharma’s deal centers on developing treatments for various immunological and inflammatory diseases.
Sandoz Spin-off Gets Green Light from Novartis Board
The proposed spin-off of Sandoz into an independent entity has been approved by Novartis’ board of directors.
Sanofi and Scribe Therapeutics Expands Genomics Collaboration
The expanded deal, now potentially worth more than $1.2 billion, will work to develop in vivo therapies, including sickle cell disease.
Novartis Acquires DTx Pharma in Deal Worth Up to $1 Billion
Novartis’ acquisition of biotech company DTx Pharma boosts its neuroscience pipeline and expands its capabilities in RNA-based therapeutics.
EU Takes Steps to Prevent Antibiotic Shortages Next Winter
These recommendations will keep key antibiotics for respiratory infections available when they are needed most.
metabion Expands Oligonucleotide Production Capacity in Germany
German manufacturer metabion is conducting a multi-million euro expansion of its oligonucleotide manufacturing capacity in Munich East.
EMA Reviews GLP-1 Receptor Agonists for Self-Harm Risk
The agency is reviewing the medicines after receiving reports of self-injury and suicidal thoughts in patients using the type 2 diabetes treatments.
Camena Bioscience Raises $10 Million to Pursue DNA Synthesis Technology
Camena Bioscience has completed $10 million in Series A financing on the back of growing demand for DNA synthesis.
Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron Launches In-Vitro Transcription mRNA Synthesis Service
Eurofins Genomics Blue Heron’s novel mRNA synthesis service is designed for customizable applications.
Europe Phases Out COVID-19 Flexible Regulations
EMA, the European Commission, and HMAs are phasing out the flexible regulations put into place during the pandemic.
COVID-19 Vaccine, Nuvaxovid, Gains EU Approval
Full Marketing Authorization has been granted for Novavax’s COVID-19 vaccine by the European Commission.
Meletios Therapeutics’ Efforts in Antiviral Field Gains Recognition from Bpifrance
Meletios Therapeutics has been awarded with funding worth €1.2 million (US$1.3 million) from Bpifrance’s Deeptech development program.
Syngene Adds Biologics Drug Substance Manufacturing Capacity with Facility Acquisition
Syngene has acquired a multi-modal biologics drug substance manufacturing facility in Bangalore, India, from Stelis Biopharma.
Donaldson Company Acquires Univercells Technologies for €136 Million
Donaldson Company’s €136 million (US$148 million) acquisition of Univercells is designed to broaden its portfolio of biomanufacturing solutions.
Maurice Michel of Sweden Wins 2023 Eppendorf Award for Young European Investigators
The prestigious award, worth €20,000 (US$22,000), goes to Maurice Michel of the Science for Life Laboratory at Karolinska Institutet, Stockholm, Sweden.
Sanofi Consumer Healthcare Opens Suggestion Portal
Sanofi’s Open Innovation Portal is designed to promote community feedback and propose novel solutions to various problems in the healthcare landscape.
Aenova Opens New Building for Highly Potent Drugs
Aenova has opened a new building for the production of highly potent APIs in Germany.
MilliporeSigma Invests €35 Million to Strengthen Biosafety Testing in Scotland
Under the €35 million (US$37 million) investment, MilliporeSigma will expand its sites in Glasgow and Stirling, Scotland, to increase biosafety testing for drug development and commercialization.
invoX Pharma Invests in pHion Therapeutics to Develop Next-Generation mRNA Vaccines
invoX Pharma has made a second tranche of investment in pHion Therapeutics to support further development of next-generation mRNA vaccines.
Lonza Acquires Synaffix in ADC Deal
Lonza will gain access to R&D capabilities, including payload and site-specific linker technology, through its acquisition of ADC company, Synaffix.