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SGS expands cutting-edge spray drug delivery testing capabilities in Belgium health science laboratory

SGS, the world’s leading testing, inspection and certification company, has announced an expansion in its spray drug delivery testing capabilities at their laboratory in Wavre, Belgium

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Lonza's Synaffix and BigHat Biosciences team up to develop ADC pipeline...

Synaffix's clinical-stage ADC platform technology will allow BigHat to expand and progress its ADC pipeline for...
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Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies expands its biologic manufacturing capabilities at Hillerød site

The CDMO's first expansion phase introduces six more 20,000 L bioreactors and two downstream processing streams to the facility

Strategic partnership announced to develop ATMPs

CCRM Nordic, Sahlgrenska Academy, and Sahlgrenska University Hospital are forming a strategic partnership relating to advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs)

MAP Group broadens its European market access platform by adding SKC to its portfolio of companies

The MAP Group has continued its international expansion with the acquisition of SKC Beratungsgesellschaft mbH, significantly increasing expertise and headcount and expanding its footprint into a key European market

Small batch, big impact

Stephen Hayes, Managing Director at Beckhoff Automation, explores the benefits of embracing flexible manufacturing for personalised medicine

Neogap Therapeutics and NorthX Biologics team up to scale novel cancer cell therapy

CDMO NorthX Biologics will work with Neogap to determine advanced manufacturing protocols for Neogap's personalised cancer cell therapy

Accord Healthcare bolsters UK drug manufacturing capabilities with £50m Newcastle facility

The novel automated facility will allow Accord to produce therapeutics for oncological and autoimmune diseases for the UK and beyond

Novo Nordisk acquires license to Ascendis Pharma's TransCon tech for up to $286m

Novo Nordisk will use the technology to develop, manufacture and commercialise therapeutics for metabolic and cardiovascular diseases

Improving the sustainability of pharmaceutical freeze drying with ECO Mode

Freeze dryers are typically associated with high levels of energy consumption; to counteract this issue, GEA Pharma & Healthcare has introduced the LYOVAC ECO Mode, which optimises the process with dynamic condenser temperature control and mushroom valve regulation

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Finance

AbbVie to bolster its neuroscience pipeline with $1.4bn Aliada Therapeutics acquisition

The acquisition will add to AbbVie's Alzheimer's drug pipeline, while also allowing it access to Aliada's proprietary blood-brain barrier-crossing technology
Analysis

Abzena expands its quality control testing capacity at its San Diego biologics facility

The CDMO can now perform quality control product biologics testing separately to utility and environmental testing, reducing the risk of cross-contamination
Manufacturing

CDMO Ardena invests in 3,000 sqft expansion to its Dutch bioanalytical services

The company can now offer more advanced analytical testing services to the biopharmaceutical industry with a novel laboratory, which is positioned at its site in Oss
Sustainability

Optima in the top 1% of pharmaceutical packaging companies for sustainability

The company has received the EcoVadis platinum award for its sustainability
Ingredients

Biosynth inaugurates its Biological Technology site in Suzhou, China

The new site will serve the Chinese domestic market, providing raw materials for vaccines and pharmaceuticals, while dealing regional distribution and handling
Drug Delivery

Naobios successfully optimises Sumagen's HIV vaccine for industrial production

Naobios will now focus on developing processes for the cGMP manufacture of Sumagen's HIV-1 vaccine candidate
Research & Development

New kinase inhibitor shows promise for treatment-resistant malaria

The single-dose drug may be more effective than current treatments on the market, and works by disabling Plasmodium's ability to splice RNA
Regulatory

Novartis obtains FDA approval for CML drug, Scemblix

The TKI's approval is an important step forward for oncology patients with newly diagnosed chronic myeloid leukaemia, and was based on the results of the Phase III ASC4FIRST trial
Finance

Merck bolsters its ADC CDMO offering with €71m Missouri manufacturing site expansion

The facility's expansion has tripled its ADC manufacturing capacity, bolstering Merck's CDMO offering for current and new clients
Manufacturing

Olon commits to ultra-potent compound manufacturing expansion with new €25m facility

The CDMO's integrated small and large-scale lines can produce payloads, linker payloads and ultra-potent APIs for customers across Europe
Analysis

ASTM details best practices for powder material testing in drug manufacturing

The standards will assist drug manufacturers in meeting quality standards by enhancing the comparability and reliability of the results obtained from powder material testing
Ingredients

Logical Biological expands its raw pharma material development and supply capabilities with new lab

The raw material supplier can now better serve in vitro diagnostic (IVD) manufacturers, as it has a significantly larger operational capacity

Sponsor content

OMRON TM25S Collaborative Robot: Greater reach, heavier payload

OMRON is excited to introduce the OMRON TM25S, the latest addition to its S-Series collaborative robot family. Designed to enhance productivity, the OMRON TM25S combines...

Domino’s new high-speed thermal transfer overprinter shapes the future of ‘flexible’ printing

CPHI Milan Report predicts BLA and Tides approvals will surpass small molecules within the next three years

Bio and Tides predicted to be the fastest growing modality for CDMOs over the next five years

CDMO PCI Pharma Services wins a US Supply Chain Excellence Award

The company was acknowledged for its digital clinical trial and commercial lifespan management solution, pci I bridge

ROSS Ribbon Blenders for safe and efficient bulk blending

ROSS Ribbon Blenders are used throughout the process industries for the efficient and effective mixing of powders, granules, pellets, grains and other bulk solids....

New Berry bottle complements preservative-free eye treatment dispensing

Easy-squeeze ophthalmic bottle designed for use with Aptar Pharma’s dispenser

Domino makes it easier than ever for pharmaceutical manufacturers to explore individual dose serialisation

New enhancements to the K600G printing solution streamline integration and usability

Enzene launches EnzeneX 2.0 technology for biologics at CPHI Milan 2024

New platform enables uninterrupted processing and significant cost reductions

CPHI Milan survey 'faster CDMO growth in 2025 predicted' and 'industry not in favour of BIOSECURE Act'

49% of industry is ‘highly positive’ on contract services growth in the next 18-months

Asymchem extends its commitment to developing advanced manufacturing technologies

The company has invested significantly into bolstering its supply chain, while also creating advanced manufacturing technologies

Asynt announces new range of photochemistry reactors

The laboratory specialis's new collection of reactors form part of their broad catalogue of both batch and flow equipment which enable flexible use for chemists over a...

CPHI Milan analysis ‘Lombardy the best location for pharma manufacturing in Europe’

Report predicts significant growth for Lombardy’s pharma industry in 2025 as event directly contributes more than €120m to region

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Why potency assays are a crucial consideration for CGT manufacturers

Potency assays can enhance the efficiency of cell and gene therapy development and commercialisation while also bringing down costs

How iPSCs can bridge the translational gap in neuroscience

Affecting more than one in three people, neurological disorders have a vast impact on global health while exacting a tremendous cost, reports Dr Max Mirza, Vice President of...

Clinical trials: current insights and future perspectives

To keep up with the ever-evolving landscape of clinical trials, companies must conform to regulations and consider how to make the study process patient-centric

Recombinant versus synthetic peptide synthesis: the perks and drawbacks

Since the introduction of novel peptide drugs into the market, the demand for polypeptide manufacturing has significantly increased, reports Dr Philipp Markolin

Company News

Wheeler Bio appoints Patrick Lucy as chief executive officer Experienced leader to guide the company towards integrated commercial-scale operations
Calluna Pharma appoints Mark Gaffney as CEO and Mark Altmeyer as Chair of the Board The two will work to advance the company's global presence, while developing its lead programme
Mosaic Therapeutics appoints Dr Barry Davies as its CSO Barry will bring more than 25 years of experience in drug development and lead optimisation to the table
Lonza nominates David Meline as independent board member David Meline brings extensive governance, financial and industry experience to Lonza’s Board of Directors
Nanosyrinx appoints Edwin Moses as its Chairperson With more than 30 years of executive-level experience, Edwin will aim to maximise the value of the company's nanosyringe platform
Enzene appoints Norm Stoffregen as Site Head of its US biomanufacturing facility The CDMO has appointed Norm to run the USD $50m manufacturing facility in New Jersey
Amphista Therapeutics appoints new CEO, Antony Mattessich Antony will be responsible for assisting the growth and development of the company and its therapeutic assets
Johnson & Johnson's Kristen Mulholland appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer Kristen will replace Peter Fasolo, who will retire after 16 years of service for the company
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