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SGS launches commercial cell sorting service for the German biopharmaceutical market

The fluorescent-activated cell sorting (FACS) service is the first commercial service of its sort to reach the German biopharmaceutical market

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Siemens named a manufacturing execution systems leader by IDC MarketScape

The MES provider's Opcenter won Siemens this title, as it can assist small to medium manufacturers in effectively...
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Arterex completes acquisition of medical device manufacturer Phoenix

The medical device specialist will have access to Phoenix's Modena facility, which has four ISO 8 cleanrooms for sterile assembly and packaging and 37,000 sqft of manufacturing space

Sartorius and McMaster University inaugurate new Ontario bioprocessing automation lab

The lab will unite students, Sartorius employees and other industry partners in exploring modelling and predictive control solutions for accelerated biomanufacturing

Cormica acquires laboratory services provider Zwisler Laboratorium

This acquisition will expand Cormica's European footprint, allowing it to serve biotech and pharmaceutical clients in the key German market

Systech debuts the ST16 Semi-Automated Multi-Aggregation Station at Pharmapack 2025

The integrated system is designed for pharmaceutical manufacturers, CDMOs and distributors, and aims to streamline the supply chain by gathering accurate packaging aggregation data

ReciBioPharm attains Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation grant to achieve continuous RNA manufacturing

The biologics CDMO hopes to bring RNA medicines to more patients globally by providing its xRNA continuous manufacturing technology to lower and middle income countries

Moderna bags $590m US investment to accelerate mRNA-based bird flu vaccine development

The pharmaceutical company's investigational influenza vaccine targets the H5 and H7 varieties, and is currently being prepared for Phase III trials

Kindeva Drug Delivery to supply nerve agent antidote autoinjector to the US SNS

The CDMO will produce the DuoDote autoinjecter containing atropine and pralidoxime chloride at its fill/finish manufacturing facility in St Louis, Missouri

The new F-Gas Regulation and its impact on pharmaceutical freeze-drying

Freeze-drying or lyophilization represents a pivotal process in the life sciences industry. During the past five decades, the technology involved has evolved into a complex, integrated system that balances both technical and biological specifications with economic, safety, and environmental concerns

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Finance

Johnson & Johnson to bolster neuroscience portfolio with $14.6bn Intra-Cellular Therapies acquisition

Through this potential acquisition, Johnson & Johnson will add schizophrenia and bipolar drug Caplyta to its portfolio, as well as a range of clinical candidates designed to treat neurological diseases
Analysis

Concept and Accelero Biostructures accelerate early drug discovery with X-ray crystallography

The companies will incorporate their X-ray crystallography and drug discovery technologies to offer clients rapid hit-to-lead drug development
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Manufacturing

The ABCs of ADCs: manufacturing ultra-high potent active ingredients

Senior Technical Manager at Sterling Pharma Solutions, Matt Miklas, presents a pragmatic approach to the safe and cost-effective production of highly potent pharmaceutical molecules, including antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) payloads
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Sustainability

Of data, devices and drug delivery

Ahead of Pharmapack Europe 2025 (22–23January, Paris, France), Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) spoke with three pharma leaders about the big trends that will drive and influence the pharmaceutical sector in 2025
Ingredients

Europa Biosite acquires life science product and service supplier, AMSBIO

Europa Biosite will now be able to expand its presence across the key US market, while also bolstering its offerings in stem cell research, regenerative medicine and biospecimens
Drug Delivery

Lonza and Iconovo collaborate to develop intranasal biologic for obesity

The two will aim to create an effective and stable inhaled formulation that can be used to treat obesity without the need for frequent injections
Research & Development

Servier expands AI partnership with Google Cloud to bolster pharma R&D efforts

The company will utilise AI and generative AI technology to optimise its therapeutic target/drug discovery and development processes
Regulatory

The US FDA bans colour additive Red No. 3 from use in oral solid dosage forms

Ingestible drug manufacturers will have until January 18, 2028 to reformulate their products, as Red No. 3 has been linked to cancer in male rats
Finance

Aragen obtains $100m investment from Quandria Capital to drive growth in the small molecule and biologic sectors

The pharmaceutical CRDMO will now focus on expanding its infrastructure and capabilities in the US and Europe
Manufacturing

Cytiva and Cellular Origins team up to advance the cell and gene therapy manufacturing process

By combining Cytiva's Sefia platform with Cellular Origins' automated Constellation platform, the two will help its customers to efficiently scale up CGT production to industrial levels
Analysis

Thermo Fisher Scientific reveals MagMax Sequential DNA/RNA Kit to advance blood cancer research

The kit combines DNA and RNA isolation chemistries into a single kit, simplifying sample extraction for a broad range of downstream molecular applications
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Bio-Rad Extends Range of Vericheck ddPCR Empty-Full Capsid Kits to optimise AAV Vector characterisation

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Broughton welcomes FDA authorisation of ZYN Nicotine Pouches

Broughton welcomes the US Food and Drug Administration’s (FDA) decision to authorise ZYN nicotine pouches for sale

ACG to showcase sustainable packaging innovations at Pharmapack Paris 2025

ACG is excited to announce the appointment of Jochen Scheil as the new Head of Global Sales for ACG Packaging Materials.

Guardtech’s ‘full life cycle’ approach offering cleanroom facility protection from start to finish

Suffolk-based contamination control specialists’ holistic cleanroom installation programmes boast comprehensive maintenance and decontamination aftercare packages

Gerresheimer & Bormioli Pharma make their first joint trade show appearance at Pharmapack 2025

The companies will showcase their containment and primary packaging solutions, as well as their digital and drug delivery systems for the pharmaceutical market

SGD Pharma exhibits its glass vial optimisation treatment, Sealian at Pharmapack 2025

The company will present its range of primary packaging solutions, products and services at booths B55 and B59 during the show

Romaco earns gold level recognition in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings

The Romaco Group has earned its first-ever Gold Level Recognition in the EcoVadis sustainability ratings

Paris voted the ‘heart of pharma’ in Europe, with a globally significant hub of pharma manufacturing built

Pharmapack Europe research reveals Île-de-France is the second best location in Europe for ‘drug manufacturing’ and to ‘start a biotech’

The mighty mini chillers from Huber

Available in the UK from Labtex, Huber Minichillers are a cost-effective and environmentally-friendly cooling solution for many laboratory applications and routine tasks...

Finalists of the 2025 Pharmapack awards named

The awards will honour innovators in the drug delivery and packaging industries, as well as unique start-ups that are shaping the pharmaceutical scene

Registration opens for INTERPHEX 2025

April 1-3 in NYC Learning Lab conference schedule, show floor content, and new features announced

Nemera's UniSpray compatible with Nipro's unit-dose microvials

Nipro PharmaPackaging and Nemera announce the successful compatibility testing of Nemera’s UniSpray and Nipro’s unit-doseTM microvials

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The ABCs of ADCs: manufacturing ultra-high potent active ingredients

Senior Technical Manager at Sterling Pharma Solutions, Matt Miklas, presents a pragmatic approach to the safe and cost-effective production of highly potent pharmaceutical...

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

Company News

Syntegon appoints Eros Carletti as Chief Financial Officer Replacing Dr Peter Hackel, Eros will champion the group's global growth
Servier names David K. Lee Executive VP of the United States As Executive Vice President, David will lead Servier's activities in the US and help to form its market strategy in this key region
Admix Europe APS appoints Jonas Öberg as Managing Director for European Operation Öberg, from Sweden, brings extensive international industrial experience as he has held numerous leadership positions, overseen manufacturing sites and commercial operations...
From RAGs to riches: AI in pharma Mirit Eldor, Managing Director, Life Sciences Solutions at Elsevier, reflects on the growth and future of AI in the pharmaceutical industry
Fast forward PGx research in 2025 Neil Ward, VP EMEA of PacBio, takes a look at the near-term future of pharmacogenes
BeiGene appoints Giancarlo Benelli as Senior VP and Head of Europe Giancarlo will assist the company in its efforts to bring oncology medicines to more European patients
AstraZeneca appoints Iskra Reic as its International Executive Vice President Iskra will be responsible for championing AstraZeneca's growth across key markets globally, as well as business strategy development
Ann-Xiaoyan Li appointed new Group CFO and Managing Director of the Romaco Group New member on the Romaco Group Board of Management
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