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PharmaLex Completes Joint Venture With OSTHUS Services
The joint venture with OSTHUS will expand PharmaLex’s IT consulting and system integration expertise.
New Sterile Connectors for Small-Bore Tubing Offer an Alternative to Welding
CPC’s MicroCNX Series Connectors provide an alternative to tube welding at small tubing sizes.
AGC Bio Boosts Manufacturing Capacity for pDNA and mRNA at Heidelberg Facility
AGC Biologics is expanding manufacturing capacity at its Heidelberg, Germany, facility for plasmid DNA and messenger RNA.
ABITEC Enters into Memorandum of Understanding with Luca AICell
The memorandum of understanding between ABITEC and Luca AICell will work to advance ultra-high purity lipidic chemistries.
Vector Laboratories Closes $124 Million Buyout
Vector Laboratories has completed a $124 million cash buyout backed by Thompson Street Capital Partners and will begin an acquisition strategy to expand protein detection capabilities.
ILC Therapeutics Successfully Closes Pre-IPO Funding Round
ILC Therapeutics, has successfully closed a £3.5 million (US$4.9 million) pre-initial public offering (IPO) funding round.
Janssen’s Erleada is Reconsidered by NICE, Gaining a Positive Recommendation
NICE has reconsidered its decision on Janssen's Erleada (apalutamide), issuing two positive final appraisal determinations (FADs) on the therapy.
Sterling Pharma Solutions Set to Create Center of Excellence in Continuous Flow Chemistry in UK
Sterling Pharma Solutions has invested in a center of excellence for research into commercial applications of continuous flow chemistry at its site in Dudley, UK.
Nanoform and Herantis Pharma Announce Successful Results from PoC Project
Nanoform and Herantis Pharma's proof of concept project evaluating the application of the nanoforming process has been successful.
Avantor Strengthens Bioprocessing Position with Acquisition of Masterflex
Avantor has acquired the Masterflex bioprocessing business and related assets of Antylia Scientific.
Ardena Acquires Idifarma From Suanfarma
Ardena acquires Idifarma, adding spray drying technology and high potency capabilities.
AstraZeneca and European Commission Reach Settlement Agreement Over COVID-19 Vaccine Supply
AstraZeneca and the European Commission have reached an agreement that ends legal proceedings over the execution of the advance purchase agreement for the delivery of Vaxzevria.
Thermo Fisher to Establish Single-Use Technology Site in US
Thermo Fisher Scientific plans to expand its Nashville, Tenn., site by establishing a dedicated single-use technology manufacturing facility at the site, doubling capacity.
Thermo Fisher Scientific to Expand Pipette Tip Manufacturing Under $192.5 Million Government Contract
The US government has granted Thermo Fisher Scientific a $192.5 million contract that the company will use to expand domestic manufacturing for pipette tips.
Element Acquires Impact Analytical
Element’s acquisition of Impact Analytical expands their life sciences footprint in North America.
Pii Hires Roberto Almodóvar Febles as Head of Aseptic Operations
Febles will oversee day-to-day aseptic manufacturing at Pharmaceutics International, Inc.
Quotient Sciences Makes Multi-Million Dollar Investment to Expand Drug Substance Manufacturing Facility
Quotient Sciences is investing £6.3 million ($8.68 million) into their drug substance manufacturing capabilities.
Avantor Makes Multi-Year Investment in Hydration Capabilities for Biologics Production
Avantor plans to address rising global demand for biologics with their investment in hydration capabilities.
EC Approves UCB’s Treatment for Moderate-to-Severe Plaque Psoriasis
The European Commission has approved UCB's treatment for adults with moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis, BIMZELX (bimekizumab).
Amgen, USC, and Thermo Fisher Partner on Cryo-EM Biotechnology Research
The University of Southern California and Amgen have teamed up to provide researchers access to two of Thermo Fisher Scientific’s cryo-EM instruments.
Biotium’s New Staining Kit Aims to Optimize Exosome Detection
A new membrane staining kit, ExoBrite, launched by Biotium aims to enhance the detection of exosomes through flow cytometry.
BioAgilytix Acquires Australian-Based CRO 360biolabs
BioAgilytix, a US-based contract research laboratory focused on large-molecule drug development, has agreed to purchase 360biolabs, an Australia-based contract research organization specializing in virology and immunology.
Aptamer Group, Bio-Works Technologies Collaborate on Affinity Resin for Gene Therapy Manufacturing
Aptamer Group and Bio-Works Technologies are partnering up to develop a new affinity resin for improved purification and scale-up of gene therapy vectors.
CC Bio Gains Seed Funding Boost from CMS Ventures
CC Bio has raised £890,000 (US $1.2 million) in seed funding from CMS Ventures to accelerate the development of an innovative approach to infection treatment and prevention.
AGC Biologics Breaks Ground on New Multipurpose Facility in Denmark
AGC Biologics has broken ground on a new multipurpose facility in Copenhagen, Denmark, that will increase capacity.
Todos Medical to Launch New Antibody Blood Test for COVID-19
Todos Medical has completed validation of its cPass neutralizing antibody blood test to monitor COVID-19 immunity.
Lonza Invests in Drug Product Manufacturing Services in China
Lonza plans to establish drug product manufacturing capabilities at is site in Guangzhou, China, to produce clinical trial and commercial supply in the country.
BMS Elects to In-License AI-Designed, Immune-Modulating Drug Candidate from Exscientia
Bristol Myers Squibb has exercised the option to in-license an immune-modulating drug candidate developed by Exscientia.
3P Innovation Wins Princess Royal Training Award
3P Innovation has won a Princess Royal Training Award for its Graduate Development Programme (GDP).
Curia to Invest $35 Million in Expansions Into Rensselaer, NY Facility
Curia plans to expand the site’s commercial capabilities with this move.