Ligand Subsidiary Pelthos Therapeutics to Combine With Channel Therapeutics
Ligand Pharmaceuticals Incorporated and Channel Therapeutics Corporation recently announced the signing of a definitive merger agreement to combine Ligand’s wholly owned subsidiaries, Pelthos Therapeutics Inc.…
ADC PAYLOADS - Progress in Development of Camptothecin-Based ADC Therapeutics
Paul Moore, PhD, Raffaele Colombo, PhD, and Jamie Rich, PhD, say the recent progress in research on novel camptothecin payloads highlights the potential for developing a new generation of ADCs that can overcome some of the limitations of first-generation therapies.
SPECIAL FEATURE - Bioavailability & Solubility: The Promise of Novel Ingredients
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin, speaks with several innovating companies to discuss the use of novel excipients as well as other methods and technologies for tackling bioavailability and solubility once and for all.
FORMULATION FORUM - Lymphatic versus Portal Drug Delivery: An Understanding of Drug Oral Absorption & Food Effect
Jim Huang, PhD, and Shaukat Ali, PhD, say the lymphatic system is a distinctive route that is essential for drug transport and delivery of large and lipophilic molecules by alleviating the challenges in penetrating blood capillaries.
TREND SCOUTING - Anticipating the Future of Pharma
Gregor Deutschle says by implementing a strategic, considerate, and proactive approach to trend forecasting, pharmaceutical service providers can effectively weigh the benefits and challenges of potential trends, invest in those most aligned with customer needs, and avoid the allocation of time and resources in trends that will not provide meaningful ROI.
ECO-DESIGN TOOL - How Life Cycle Assessment is Transforming Drug Delivery Device Sustainability
Alex Fong, MBA, believes in an era where sustainability is not just a goal but a necessity, LCA has the potential to reshape how the pharmaceutical industry approaches this multifaceted issue.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT - Improving Bioavailability & Solubility in OSDs
Hibreniguss Terefe, PhD, explores the options available to improve bioavailability and solubility and provides guidance to support decision-making when designing oral formulations for poorly soluble drug candidates in early development.
CELL-FREE GENE SYNTHESIS - Eliminating Critical Bottlenecks in Genetic Medicine Development
Marc Unger explores the market trends, challenges, and opportunities new DNA production technologies provide to accelerate genetic advances in healthcare.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Lonza: Driving Innovation & Sustainability: CDMO Trends & the Future of ADCs
Sebastian Stenderup, Executive Director, Head of Commercial EMEA, Lonza, discusses some of the trends CDMOs are currently facing, from the growth of ADCs to the importance of sustainability, and how his company is responding to them.
CLINICAL TRIALS - Need for Accessibility to Meet FDA Guidance for Decentralized Trials
Neil Vivian, MSc, says advances in electronic data collection and analysis are helping to make DCTs more accessible to broader and more diverse patient populations. Further innovations, particularly in artificial intelligence technology, are expected to accelerate these trends.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - How Vetter’s Expansion of its Senior Management Team Aligns With Prioritization of Strategic Growth
Vetter’s leadership discusses the company’s vision for strategic restructuring, their insights on Contract Development and Manufacturing trends in 2025, and what this strategic change means for the sustainable growth of the company and its global expansion.
ORAL DOSAGE FORMS - The Future of Oral Dosage: Innovations, Challenges & the Path Forward in 2025
Sébastien Croquet explores the latest industry challenges, cutting-edge manufacturing techniques, and patient needs defining today’s oral delivery methods, and breaks down some of the ways drug producers can ride, or even define, the next wave of oral drug delivery.
RUV CLOSURES - Daikyo PLASCAP® RUV Closures: Securing Annex 1 Compliance Through Contamination-Controlled Closure Innovation
Jim Thompson, MBA, explains how through a long-standing partnership with Daikyo, West can answer multi-faceted vial stoppering and capping challenges with both Crystal Zenith® (CZ) polymer nested vials and PLASCAP® Ready-to-Use Validated (RUV) press-fit closures.
SPECIAL FEATURE - Analytical Testing – Diverse Demands & Therapies Require Diverse Analyses
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin highlights how analytical testing has evolved to address diverse pharmaceutical therapeutics in research and development.
LEADERSHIP PANEL - What Will Have the Most Impact on Drug Development in 2025?
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin asked several life science leaders what they believe will have the greatest impact on drug development in 2025.
FORMULATION FORUM - Nanoparticle Technologies for Oral Delivery of Peptides & Proteins
Jim Huang, PhD, and Shaukat Ali, PhD, examine various nanoparticle technologies in oral delivery of large molecules.
MICRONEEDLE MANUFACTURING - The Value of a Manufacturing-Oriented Microneedle Mindset
Andrew Riso says despite the significant buzz surrounding microneedle technology, a considerable gap remains between innovations and market-ready products. While early stage development and preclinical studies have shown promising results, the challenge of translating these advancements into scalable, commercially viable products persists.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Resilience Rising: Advancing Therapies That Transform Lives
Dr. Susan Billings, Chief Commercial Officer of Resilience, discusses pressing issues in the CDMO space, the opportunities driving innovation, and how her company is shaping the future of drug substance and drug product manufacturing.
DRUG DEVELOPMENT - What is Formulation Development & Why is it Important?
Rob Holgate, PhD, and Nicola Watts, PhD, explain how this process involves a delicate balance of scientific rigor and practical application, and not only requires a profound understanding of the drug’s properties, but also the ability to navigate the many challenges of delivering the drug in an effective and patient-centric manner.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Lifecore Biomedical: Capacity to Keep Pace With Biologics Growth
Drug Development & Delivery recently interviewed Thomas Guldager, Vice President, Operations at Lifecore. With a 40+ year regulatory track record, Lifecore is a fully integrated CDMO with highly differentiated capabilities in the development, fill and finish of sterile injectable pharmaceuticals, including 20+ commercial products.
