Formulation Development
BDD Pharma Opens New GMP Manufacturing Facility
Leading contract research company BDD has opened its new 122m² GMP manufacturing facility at BioCity near Glasgow, following a successful inspection by the Medicines and…
Comanche Biopharma Announces Orphan Drug Designation for CBP-4888 in sFlt1-Mediated Preterm Preeclampsia
Comanche Biopharma Corp. recently announced the European Medicines Agency (EMA) has granted orphan drug designation for CBP-4888 for the treatment of sFlt1-mediated preterm preeclampsia. A…
Recursion Announces First Patient Dosed in Phase 1 Clinical Study of a Selective MALT1 Inhibitor for Relapsed or Refractory B-cell Lymphomas
Recursion recently announced that the first patient has been dosed in the Phase 1 EXCELERIZE clinical study evaluating REC-3565 for the treatment of relapsed or…
Opus Genetics Announces 1-Month Clinical Data From Pediatric Patient in Phase 1/2 Trial of Gene Therapy in Inherited Retinal Diseases
Opus Genetics, Inc. recently announced 1-month clinical data from the first pediatric patient treated with its investigational gene therapy, OPGx-LCA5, in a Phase 1/2 open-label…
Sever Announces New Head of Global Business Development & Marketing
Sever Pharma Solutions, a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) specializing in controlled release systems for highly potent drugs (including Implants, Vaginal Rings and…
Veranova Welcomes Dr. Scott Zugel as Global VP of Analytical Research Development Operations
Veranova is proud to announce the appointment of Dr. Scott Zugel as Global Vice President of Analytical Research Development Operations. Dr. Zugel brings 25 years…
ALX Oncology Receives IND Clearance From FDA for a Novel EGFR-Targeted ADC
ALX Oncology Holdings Inc. recently announced receipt of US FDA clearance for the Investigational New Drug (IND) application for ALX2004, the company’s potential best- and…
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Expands Partnership With Sarborg Limited to Leverage Machine Learning Data Analysis for Pipeline Optimization
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently announced that it has entered into an additional license and use agreement with Sarborg Limited to expand the scope of work…
Ethris & Lonza Collaborate to Develop Spray-Dried mRNA Vaccines for Respiratory Disease Prevention
Ethris and Lonza reecently announced a collaboration to develop room-temperature stable, spray-dried formulations of mRNA-based vaccine candidates, designed for mucosal delivery that offer a promising…
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.
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.
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.
Gattefossé Advances Animal Health Through Science & Innovation
Gattefossé mission, advancing science for well-being, reflects its core engagement: to provide expert, customized, and responsible solutions in Personal Care and Pharmaceuticals, including animal health.…
MoonLake Secures up to $500 Million in Non-Dilutive Financing From Hercules Capital
MoonLake Immunotherapeutics recently announced that it has entered into an agreement with Hercules Capital, Inc. (NYSE:HTGC), a leader in customized debt financing for companies in…
