PCI Pharma Services to Provide Updates on New Manufacturing Facility
PCI Pharma Services will use the BIO International Convention, June 16-19 in Boston, as a platform to introduce its new purpose-built facility for large-scale sterile fill-finish…
AstriVax Therapeutics Initiates Clinical Development of a Hepatitis B Immunotherapy Using Launch-iT Technology
AstriVax Therapeutics NV recently announced the start of clinical development with AVX70371 for chronic hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection. The phase I RUBY study (NCT06989788)…
SPECIAL FEATURE- Outsourcing Formulation Development & Manufacturing: CDMOs Are Making Their Supply Chains More Resilient & Secure
Contributor Cindy H. Dubin speaks with many CDMO professionals to get their insights and perspectives on the current state of the industry.
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Enters Joint Development Agreement With Manoira
Conduit Pharmaceuticals Inc. recently announced it has entered into a joint development agreement with Manoira Corporation. Under the terms of the joint development agreement, Manoira…
HCW Biologics Completes Deliverable & Solidifies License Agreement With WY Biotech
HCW Biologics Inc. and WY Biotech Co., Ltd. recently announced WY Biotech has completed its due diligence related to HCWB’s technology transfer report, including the…
Elicio Therapeutics Secures $10 Million in Financing
Elicio Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced it has entered a $10-million senior secured promissory note with existing investor, GKCC, LLC. The proceeds from the Note Financing,…
FORMULATION FORUM - Manufacturing of Solid Oral Dosage Forms by Direct Compression
Jim Huang, PhD, and Shaukat Ali, PhD, say not all excipients are well suited for DC, so challenges remain to find excipients compatible to DC due to certain physicochemical properties associated with poor flowability, lack of plasticity, flexibility, and compressibility.
ESG STRATEGY - Sustainable Foundations: Embedding ESG Principles at Every Level
Benedicta A. Bakpa, MSc, says a robust environmental, social, and governance (ESG) strategy is increasingly important for businesses to align with stakeholder values.
Trethera Secures New License, Strengthening TRE-515 Intellectual Property Portfolio & Extending Market Exclusivity to 2045
Trethera Corporation recently announced it entered an exclusive, worldwide licensing agreement with the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). The license expands Trethera’s intellectual property…
OUTSOURCING - The Power of Partnerships Fueling Biopharma Progress With Advanced Tools & Expert Support
Lisa V. Sellers, PhD, says as biopharma moves faster and new drug approvals reach an all-time high, relationships with critical component suppliers and expert development and manufacturing partners cannot be an afterthought.
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Adare Pharma Solutions: Fast, Flexible, and Focused: The Secrets of a Successful CDMO Partnership
Steven Facer, Senior Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Adare Pharma Solutions, shares practical insights on what makes CDMO partnerships work and what can cause them to fall short.
PROTEIN BARCODING - Streamlining mRNA Therapeutic & Vaccine Development
Meredith Carpenter, PhD, reviews how lipid nanoparticles have emerged as a powerful tool for delivery due to their low immunogenicity compared to viral vectors, along with their ability to encapsulate and protect nucleic acids and facilitate their entry into cells.
Rilzabrutinib Granted Orphan Drug Designation in the US for Sickle Cell Disease
The US FDA has granted orphan drug designation to rilzabrutinib, a novel, advanced, oral, reversible Bruton's tyrosine kinase (BTK) inhibitor that works via multi-immune modulation,…
Medicines Discovery Catapult & the Francis Crick Institute Partner to Support KQ Labs, a Leading Accelerator for Life Sciences Innovators
Medicines Discovery Catapult (MDC) and the Francis Crick Institute are pleased to announce a new strategic partnership to support the delivery of KQ Labs, a…
Symeres & Yoneda Labs Use AI to Optimize Cross-Coupling Reactions
Yoneda Labs, a leader in computational tools for reaction optimization, has successfully collaborated with Symeres, a leading transatlantic, small molecule contract research and manufacturing organization.…
Coya Therapeutics Announces Issuance of New Patent Protecting Methods of Producing Recombinant Human Interleukin-2 Liquid Formulations
Coya Therapeutics, Inc. recently announced the issuance of a US patent relevant to its investigational ready-to-use (RTU) liquid formulation of IL-2. In particular, the US…
EXECUTIVE INTERVIEW - Sanner Group: Building a Suite of World-Leading Services for its Customers
Chris Gilmor, Vice President of Sales, Sanner of America, explains how Sanner’s Advance with Agility™ program helps its partners achieve faster development times and reduce time to market, and how the company embeds sustainable practices into its global business.
DRUG ADMINISTRATION - Protecting Patient Data in Cell & Gene Therapy: The Role of Tech Platforms
Matthew Lakelin, PhD, explores the unique data challenges in CGT, emphasizing the need for robust technology platforms to ensure patient privacy and security.
FACILITY DESIGN - Holistic Facility Design in Injectable Fill-Finish Operations
Chad Hafer believes companies need to consider a more comprehensive approach that not only ensures compliance but also incorporates cutting-edge technologies and prioritizes sustainability.
CLINICAL TRIALS - Solving Clinical Trial Challenges Through Sub-Population Optimization & Modeling Solution
Adrian Kizewski, MSc, MBA, says in recent years, a revolutionary approach known as Sub-population Optimization & Modeling Solution has emerged to transform the landscape of clinical trials and offer new hope for more efficient and successful studies.
