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Abzena Launches New Cell Line Development Platforms
Abzena has launched its AbZelect platforms, designed for improving cell line development.
EMA Looks Back at Medicines Approved in 2023
The agency recommended 77 drugs for marketing authorization in 2023, including 39 new APIs.
Novartis Acquires Calypso Biotech for up to $425 Million
The acquisition will give Novartis full rights to CALY-002, Calypso’s lead product candidate.
CDER Approved 55 Novel Drugs in 2023
FDA’s Center for Drug Evaluation and Research released its report on new drugs approved in 2023.
Charles River Launches Off-the-Shelf Rep/Cap Plasmids for AAV Vector Manufacturing
Charles River’s off-the-shelf rep/cap plasmids are intended to simplify gene therapy supply chains.
Bora Pharmaceuticals Fuels Global Expansion with Acquisition in US
The acquisition marks a pivotal expansion for the company into the US market.
EMA Starts Safety Review of CAR T-Cell Medicines
The agency is reviewing data on secondary malignancies related to T-cells for approved CAR T-cell medicines.
Merck to Acquire Harpoon Therapeutics in Deal Valued at $680 Million
Through the acquisition of Harpoon Therapeutics, Merck will gain an investigational delta-like ligand 3-targeting T-cell engager under development for cancer treatment.
Contract Packaging Set for High Growth in 2024
According to the Pharmapack Europe 2024 survey results, contract packaging will see growth over the coming 12 months.
AI Biotech Secures Funding to Speed Up Stem Cell Therapy Development
CellVoyant has raised £7.6 million in seed funding to speed up the development of novel cell therapies.
Precautionary Measures Recommended in Use of Valproate Medicines
The European Medicines Agency safety committee says there is a potential risk of neurodevelopment disorders in children born to men treated with valproate.
Boehringer Ingelheim Expands Facility in Greece for Production of New Therapeutics
Boehringer Ingelheim is investing €120 million (US$131 million) into its Koropi, Greece site to expand production for new therapeutics.
Pluri Launches New Cell Therapy CDMO Division
Pluri has launched PluriCDMO, a new contract development and manufacturing organization business that will offer cell therapy manufacturing services.
A Platform for mRNA Platforms
Regulators from around the world will gather to help shape the mRNA and RNA therapeutics landscape at an exceptional April 2024 Washington, D.C. convocation.
Clarivate Highlights 13 Potential Drugs to Watch in Latest Report
Clarivate's Drugs to Watch report highlights 13 potential blockbuster drugs and gamechangers set to launch in 2024.
PharmaKure Gets Nod from MHRA to Trial Drug Targeting Amyloid Deposits
MHRA has granted a Clinical Trial Authorization to PharmaKure for its oral combined drug for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment.
Relative Bioavailability Trial of Nanotechnology-Enhanced Enzalutamide is Underway
Nanoform has completed the First Subject First Visit in a trial evaluating the relative bioavailability of its nanotechnology-enhanced enzalutamide.
Cherwell Joins AnalytiChem Group
Cherwell Laboratories’ cleanroom microbiology solutions will join AnalytiChem’s group of seven companies across Europe, North America, and Australia.
GSK to Acquire Aiolos Bio, Expands Respiratory Portfolio
In a deal worth up to $1.4 billion, GSK aims to acquire Aiolos Bio and gain an expanded pipeline of biologic-based respiratory therapeutic candidates.
Leiters Health Recalls Vancomycin IV Bags, Phenylephrine IV Bags, and Fentanyl IV Bags
The potential for superpotent drug initiated the voluntary recall.
WuXi AppTec Expands Peptide and API Manufacturing
The expansion will boost solid-phase peptide synthesis total reactor volume to 32,000 L.
DoD Grants Additional Funds to MediWound for Advancement of Non-Surgical Treatment for Field Care Burns
MediWound has been granted an additional $6.7 million by the DoD to advance NexoBrid as a non-surgical field care solution for the US military.
Boehringer Ingelheim and Ribo Partner on RNA-based Liver Disease Therapeutics
Under the collaboration, Boehringer Ingelheim and Ribo will develop RNA-based therapeutics to treat NASH/MASH.
Roche to Acquire Point-of-Care Technology from LumiraDx in $350 Million Deal
Roche will acquire select parts of the LumiraDx group related to that company’s point-of-care technology, which integrates multiple tests on a single instrument.
AstraZeneca Poised to Acquire Cell Therapy Developer, Gracell, in Deal Valued at $1.2 Billion
AstraZeneca’s acquisition of Gracell includes a clinical-stage autologous cell therapy targeting hematologic malignancies and autoimmune diseases and a proprietary manufacturing platform.
QurAlis Opens European Headquarters in The Netherlands
The new Europe headquarters will be the hub for the company’s European operations, including production of product.
Bridging Gaps and Investing in Change
European bio/pharma companies have no choice but to invest and adapt to the evolving industry needs.
Frontrunners in Molecular Glues
Novel molecular glues are transforming targeted protein degradation.
Bringing Collaboration to the Horizon Once More
UK scientists are once again able to participate in the Horizon European research programme thanks to a deal struck in 2023.
AstraZeneca to Acquire Icosavax in Deal Valued at Approximately $1.1 Billion
With the acquisition, AstraZeneca will gain a potential RSV and hMPV combination vaccine.