SPECIAL FEATURE – PFS & Parenteral Drug Delivery: Self-Injection is Very Much the “New Normal”
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin showcases how leading CDMOs and drug delivery developers are responding to current market trends to create ergonomic technologies that are patient friendly, easy to use, reduce needle anxiety, and feature improved packaging materials.
GLOBAL REPORT – 2021 Global Drug Delivery & Formulation Report: Part 2, Notable Drug Delivery and Formulation Product Approvals and Technologies of 2021
In part 2 of this 3-part series, PharmaCircle, in collaboration with Drug Development & Delivery, focuses on notable drug delivery and formulation product approvals.
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE – Modernizing Your Clinical Development Safety Practices With Artificial Intelligence
Updesh Dosanjh, MS, says by continuing to explore the ability of these technologies to deliver better and safer treatments, pharmaceutical companies can benefit not only the advancement of the medical community, but the quality of life of patients around the world.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – Adare Pharma Solutions: The Journey to Become a Full-Service Provider
Tom Sellig, CEO at Adare Pharma Solutions, discusses his expectations for Adare and how he can leverage his 30-plus years of pharma experience to put Adare in a competitive position to address complex formulation and development challenges.
FREEZE-DRYING MICROSCOPY – Unravelling the Complexities of Freeze-Drying Pharmaceuticals With Advanced Microscopy Techniques
Paul Matejtschuk, PhD, Prof Yvonne Perrie, and Robert Gurney, PhD, say FDM is being used to analyze the most challenging formulations that require sophisticated stabilization methods. By altering and adapting the three main freeze-drying stages to specific formulations, researchers are providing the tools needed for the pharma industry to improve its drug development processes and maintain drug stability when scaling up to production.
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE – Delivering on the Promise of Regenerative Medicine in Type 1 Diabetes
Thomas Donner, MD, explains how advances in stem-cell engineering, immune-evasion technologies, and vascularization of implanted cells have the potential to generate novel therapeutics that could lead to reduced treatment burden for patients with T1D and infuse new energy into efforts at finding a cure.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – PCI Pharma Services: Broadening Our Biologics Footprint, Together
Shawn Cain, SVP Development & Manufacturing at PCI Pharma Services, discusses the recent acquisition, the opportunities this presents to Biopharma companies, and the current trends in the sterile fill-finish industry.
MEDICAL DEVICE UX DESIGN – Bridging the Divide Between People & Products: How UX Design Can Improve Medical Device Product Development
Aditya Jagannathan explains how human factors and industrial design can bridge the divide between people and products to maximize the likelihood that new medical devices will be safe and effective for the intended uses, users, and use environments.
AUTOMATION SOLUTIONS – The Future of Lab Tech Will Combine Automation, Accuracy & Agility
Rich Ellson and John Fuller, PhD, say accelerating development comes down to designing and using flexible automation solutions along with smarter instruments and new consumable paradigms to help meet researchers’ needs.
CELL & GENE THERAPY – State of the Industry – Where is C> Headed?
Bill Vincent believes if the industry wants to keep moving up the steep growth curve, then capacity and raw materials must be readily available. The innovations in therapies, platforms, and processes will all come with time, money, and increasing availability of resources.
SPECIAL FEATURE – Excipients: Exciting Expansion & Innovation
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin speaks with several companies and presents a unique look at how excipients are being used to support current and future innovative active pharmaceutical ingredients.
GLOBAL REPORT – 2021 Global Drug Delivery & Formulation Report: Part 1, A Review of 2021 Product Approvals
In part 1 of this 3-part series, PharmaCircle, in collaboration with Drug Development & Delivery, focuses on a global review of 2021 product approvals.
FORMULATION FORUM – Oral Formulation Approaches for Different Stages of Clinical Studies
Jim Huang, PhD, says it is of the utmost important task to utilize a phase-appropriate formulation development approach for early and later-stage commercial development of oral dosage forms.
SUPPLY CHAIN MANAGEMENT- Are Supply Chains Up for the Post-Pandemic Challenge?
John Swift believes each medical device manufacturer will discover different patterns of risk as a result of COVID-19. It is therefore imperative that businesses carry out an in-depth and urgent re-appraisal of their supply chain, as failing to do so may cause commercial damage.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW – Syner-G BioPharma: A Track Record of CMC Excellence
Prabu Nambiar, PhD, Founder and CEO Syner-G, discusses the company’s evolution, its approach to CMC, and the future of the organization.
EXCLUSIVE WEBINARS
WEBINAR – Understanding Patch Composition for Effective Transdermal Delivery
As the advantages of transdermal drug delivery grow, the global market for transdermal patches also is growing. Join DuPont™ Liveo™ Healthcare Solutions and Gattefossé Pharmaceuticals for a complimentary one-hour webinar to explore the current….
On-Demand Webinar: How to Safely Handle Your Antibody Drug Conjugate
Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) have a highly specific mechanism of action which is an advantage for the treatment of several oncology indications…..
WEBINAR: BPOG 2020 & USP 665 – Extractables Testing of Single-Use Systems
This webinar will explore how to conduct effective extractables and leachables (E&L) testing on plastic process materials used during pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical manufacturing…..
On Demand Webinar – Emergent CDMO: High-Speed Manufacturing Solutions for Your Viral Vaccine or Therapeutic
Emergent and groniger partner to present the benefits and features of the INTEGRA® high-speed aseptic fill line with isolator technology for viral vaccines and therapeutics.
WEBINAR – ILC Dover: Handling Potent Products in a Sterile Environment
The need for flexible solutions for potent product handling is increasing. We’ll discuss the proven benefits of aseptic isolator systems in sterile environments and take a look at real feedback from real customers of ours in an upcoming webinar on Tuesday, November 16th at 11:00 AM EST.
EXCLUSIVE WHITEPAPERS
WHITE PAPER: Selecting In-Vitro Dissolution Methodologies for Amorphous Solid Dispersions
Read about how achieving good in vivo performance is a key attribute for ensuring safety and efficacy of oral solid dosage (OSD) forms intended for systemic delivery.
WHITE PAPER – Making Sub-Visible Particles Visible: Innovative Analytical Techniques for Detection & Identification
The demand for complex, often life-saving drug substances such as monoclonal antibodies, interferons, and peptides is on the rise, creating a greater need for innovative delivery mechanisms to administer these new therapeutics. For a variety of reasons, sub-visible particles….
WHITE PAPER – Poloxamer: A Simple & Powerful Solution for Accelerating Dissolution
This white paper will introduce the concept of dissolution and discuss how poloxamers are a simple yet powerful formulation approach that can enhance dissolution rate, while minimizing resource requirements.
WHITE PAPER: Controlled Synthesis of Lipid Nanoparticles Using the Automated Nanoparticle System
Particle Works’ leading microfluidic technology offers a unique automated nanoparticle generation platform for the production of homogeneous, controllable, and reproducible LNPs….
WHITE PAPER: Tackling a Changing Climate; Metered Dose Inhalers | Recipharm
Are you prepared for the HFA phasedown? With many industries switching to more environmentally friendly propellants, pMDI developers need to be ready. Recipharm explore alternative…
EXCLUSIVE ONLINE CONTENT
MannKind Corporation Announces Agreement to Acquire V-Go Insulin Delivery Device From Zealand Pharma
MannKind Corporation recently announced it has entered into an agreement with Zealand Pharma A/S to acquire V-Go for $10 million, with additional sales-based milestones plus the cost of certain….
Codiak Presents New Preclinical Data on Exosome-Based Strategy to Enhance AAV Gene Therapy
Codiak BioSciences, Inc. recently announced new preclinical data on the company’s engEx-AAV discovery program, a novel strategy that aims to leverage exosomes to improve adeno-associated virus (AAV) vector gene….
Gerresheimer Boosts Global Production Capabilities With New State-of-the-Art Facilities in India
Gerresheimer has significantly ramped up its glass and plastic production capacities in India. A new modern plant to produce high quality plastic containers and closures was built at the….
Aptar CSP Technologies’ Activ-Blister Solutions Now Available for Manufacturing in the EMEA Region
Aptar CSP Technologies recently announced a new manufacturing site able to produce its Activ-Blister™ Solutions for oral slide dose drugs in Europe. The move is part of….
Update on Positive Pre-Clinical Results From AIM Biologicals Development Program for the Potential Treatment of Parkinson’s Disease
Aeterna Zentaris Inc. recently provided an update on the positive results from pre-clinical studies of Aeterna’s Autoimmunity Modifying Biologicals (AIM Biologicals), for the potential treatment of Parkinson’s Disease (PD)…..
PCI Pharma Services Announces Major Manufacturing Expansion with $100-Million Investment
PCI Pharma Services recently announced a major expansion of capabilities and capacity in aseptic liquid fill-finish and sterile lyophilization technology with the investment of $100 million into the….
Artax Biopharma Closes Financing to Advance Clinical-Stage, First-in-Class Oral Immunomodulator to Treat T Cell-Mediated Diseases
Artax Biopharma, Inc. recently announced the close of a $26-million financing round to develop AX-158, the company’s first oral small molecule immunomodulating agent…..
Immatics Initiates Phase 1 Clinical Trial to Evaluate Lead TCR Bispecific IMA401 in Patients With Advanced Solid Tumors
Immatics N.V. recently announced the initiation of a Phase 1 clinical trial with its T cell engaging receptor (TCER) IMA401 for patients with recurrent and/or refractory….
AUM Biosciences Enters Collaboration With Roche for Clinical Development of AUM001 in Combination With Anti-PD-L1 Therapy in Solid Tumor Indications
AUM Biosciences recently announced it has entered into a clinical trial collaboration and supply agreement with Roche to evaluate AUM001, the company’s novel, highly selective….
Hovione & JIXING Announce an Exclusive Global License Agreement for Ophthalmology Program
Hovione, the leader in spray drying and particle engineering, recently announced an exclusive license agreement for a preclinical ophthalmology program, JX08, with….
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