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MM Pharma partners with AMD to boost vaccine cold chain safety with TempSight technology

The partnership will integrate AMD's TempSight Time Temperature Indicator technology into vaccine packaging, enhancing supply chain security and ensuring safe delivery of temperature-sensitive pharmaceuticals

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CluePoints’ AI breakthroughs earn dual recognition at SCDM and SCRIP awards

The RBQM and AI leader wins the Clinical Data Science Implementation Excellence Award at SCDM 2025 Annual Conference...
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UK and Japan biotech associations sign MoU to strengthen life sciences collaboration

The UK BioIndustry Association and Japan Bioindustry Association have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to connect the two nations’ biotech ecosystems, promoting joint innovation, trade and the development of new biotechnologies

Axplora announces €100m global investment drive to expand API and ADC manufacturing capacity

Axplora is investing more than €100m across its global network in 2025, with major projects in France, Italy and India aimed at strengthening small molecule API production and expanding antibody-drug conjugate capabilities to support future growth
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Contract manufacturing and outsourcing: turning healthcare innovation into patient impact

Healthcare innovation has never moved faster. Every week brings news of a new therapy, a diagnostic breakthrough or a device that promises to transform patient care

Lonza receives Swissmedic approval for new high-potency biologics filling line in Stein

Lonza’s state-of-the-art aseptic filling line in Stein, Switzerland, has been granted GMP approval by Swissmedic, expanding the CDMO’s capacity for biologics and antibody-drug conjugates while strengthening its integrated, end-to-end manufacturing offering

Harness Therapeutics and Ovo Venture Investment team up to launch R&D programme for rare neurodegenerative disorder

Harness Therapeutics unveils its second-generation MISBA Duo platform and kicks off a new R&D collaboration with Ono Venture Investment aimed at developing disease-modifying therapies for an undisclosed rare triplet repeat disorder

KLIFO secures regulatory approval for advanced clinical trial supply facility in Copenhagen

KLIFO’s new facility receives Manufacturing and Importation Authorisation from the Danish Medicines Agency, expanding capacity for global clinical trials with enhanced temperature control, light-sensitive handling and flexible supply chain solutions

Owlstone Medical wins up to $49.1m award to develop at-home cancer detection tests

The breath and urine tests are part of the POSEIDON programme, which aims to enable accurate, low-cost, accessible cancer screening for all Americans

Continuous innovation: redefining the future of pharmaceutical manufacturing

In an industry in which reliability is paramount and change can be slow, GEA has consistently proven that innovation and stability go hand in hand. Almost two decades ago, GEA introduced the first ConsiGma® continuous manufacturing (CM) system to the pharmaceutical market — a pioneering move that helped to reshape how oral solid dosage (OSD) forms are developed and produced

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Bio-Rad extends partnership with Gencurix for Droplet digital PCR IVD oncology kits in Europe

The extended partnership agreement will expand the availability across Europe of Gencurix’s in vitro diagnostic (IVD) assays using Droplet digital PCR (ddPCR) for clinical testing of critical oncology biomarkers
Manufacturing

Gerresheimer boosts Wertheim site with new production facility

The new production hall will focus on RTF vials and innovative EZ-fill Smart packaging platform, with a total investment volume of around EUR €30 million
Sustainability

Starlab launches the first TipOne racks made with recycled TipOne plastic

The circle is finally complete by turning plastic lab waste back into high-quality lab products
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Ingredients

Decoding your personal health ecosystem: the power of microbiome diagnostics and nutraceuticals

People often talk about a “gut instinct” or a “gut feeling.” Until recently, though, actually discussing digestive health might have seemed unusual, suggests Christina Casén, Senior Vice President, Clinical and Medical Affairs at Genetic Analysis AS
Drug Delivery

UT Austin honours AustinPx for breakthrough drug delivery innovation

Fourth industry accolade in the past year recognises breakthrough KinetiSol Technology for advancing pharmaceutical research and innovation
Research & Development

Intertronics releases white paper on process validation for medical device bonding

The new guidance helps manufacturers cut costs, save time and ensure ISO and FDA compliance by designing out variability and improving process reliability from the start
Regulatory

Quality control: the central pillar supporting peptide manufacturing

Amid the growing complexity and innovation in the field, this article explores how centralised quality control plays a pivotal role by ensuring both safety and consistency during custom peptide production
Finance

SeaBeLife raises €2 million to advance dual-target cell death therapies

The funding will help fast-track clinical trials for treatments addressing dry age-related macular degeneration and severe acute hepatitis, supporting the company’s innovative approach to blocking two major regulated cell death pathways
Manufacturing

Rentschler Biopharma expands services in Japan and South Korea ahead of BioProcess International Asia

Rentschler Biopharma will showcase its Rentschler Expression Platform and Development Services at BioProcess International Asia in Kyoto, underscoring its commitment to supporting biopharma partners across Japan and South Korea
Analysis

Global biopharma faces talent shortages and regulatory uncertainty, Cytiva’s 2025 Global Biopharma Index finds

Cytiva’s latest Global Biopharma Index, surveying 1250 executives across 22 countries, reveals that while supply chain resilience is improving, talent shortages and policy instability are threatening growth across the biopharma sector
Ingredients

Roquette launches KLEPTOSE Crysmeb methyl-beta-cyclodextrin for oral and parenteral formulations

The addition of the novel pharmaceutical excipient boosts the company's already extensive cyclodextrins portfolio

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Analytical vigilance saves lives

The EDQM has updated Ph. Eur. monographs to detect ethylene glycol and diethylene glycol. Butterworth Laboratories supports compliance through validated chromatographic...

Ion chromatography testing for pharmaceuticals and materials

Explore how ion chromatography helps determine purity, monitor reactions, and characterise complex materials

SPT Labtech and Agilent introduce automated target enrichment protocols for genomic workflows

Automating genomic workflows, the optimised Target Enrichment protocols support researchers using Agilent’s SureSelect Max DNA Library Prep kits

Balancing integration strategies for stable cell line development

Abzena compares random vs semi-targeted approaches for biologics production

Amcor to showcase responsible and patient-centric packaging innovations at CPHI Frankfurt 2025

User-friendly solutions designed to enhance convenience, performance and patient experience

A new era in rheometry with Anton Paar’s next-generation MCR series

Building on its industry-leading legacy in rheometry, Anton Paar has unveiled its next generation of modular compact rheometers (MCRs), setting new benchmarks for...

Navigating SOE compliance: how to strengthen organic enforcement within your organisation

Part I of NSF’s webinar series explores strategies to meet rising regulatory demands, reduce fraud, and promote ethical practices

Exploring Ireland’s thriving life sciences sector

NSF highlights its pivotal role in one of the world’s leading hubs for pharma and medical device manufacturing

Cold Chain Technologies launches “Smart Chain, Clear Gain” campaign to elevate digitalisation in pharma logistics

Leading temperature-controlled solution provider, Cold Chain Technologies (CCT), has unveiled its new campaign, Smart Chain, Clear Gain, aimed to redefine how...

Leica Biosystems expands leading digital pathology portfolio for the US with multiple launches at Pathology Visions 2025

In a groundbreaking showcase of innovation designed to accelerate the digital transformation of pathology, Leica Biosystems proudly launches its latest software solutions...

PromoCell launches GMP cell culture media services for cell therapy

New offering to debut at 32nd ESGCT Congress, October 7–10 in Seville, Spain

Rousselot to unveil gelatin prototypes for innovative medical device development at COMPAMED 2025

Rousselot, Darling Ingredients’ premier collagen and gelatin brand, will participate in COMPAMED 2025, November 17-20, 2025, in Düsseldorf, Hall 8, Booth AK14

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Developing strategies for robust chemistry, manufacturing and controls execution for advanced biologics

Chemistry, manufacturing and controls (CMC) is a fundamental discipline for complex drug development projects. It must be rigorously implemented to navigate stringent...

How CRDMOs are shaping the next generation of antibody-drug conjugates

To explore how CRDMOs are leading innovation in ADC development, Dr Kevin Robinson spoke with Srivats Rajagopal, Senior Director, Cell and Protein Sciences, Biology Solutions...

NICE recommends enfortumab vedotin with KEYTRUDA for adults in England/Wales with untreated metastatic urothelial cancer

The results from the Phase III study EV-302/KN-A39 showed nearly a doubling of survival rates in patients compared with those who received platinum-based chemotherapy, which is...

Start with the end in mind: the role of materials control in early CMC strategy for cell therapies

Cell and gene therapy products are complex in their design, nature and mode of action. Because of this, the road to market can be a challenging one; littered with variables and...

Company News

COREX Logistics strengthens leadership team with new COO appointment 18+ year supply chain expert joins Irish pharmaceutical logistics company to spearhead operational expansion across 80+ country network
Minebea Intec strengthens global sales with return of Frank Wieland as CSO Company reinforces international growth strategy with experienced leadership in sales and customer support
Sharp appoints Samantha Wilson Jones as General Counsel Sharp Services has appointed Samantha Wilson Jones as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Sharp
Julius Clinical welcomes Bassem Saleh as Chief Executive Officer Mr. Saleh brings extensive leadership experience from both large and mid-sized clinical CROs, most recently serving as CEO of TFS HealthScience
Pharma Tech Industries names Sam Ricchezza as Senior Managing Advisor, Commercial Operations Mr. Ricchezza is the latest addition to an executive team tasked with continuing the CMO’s recent growth trends
Sapio Sciences appoints Rich Roda as Chief Financial Officer Appointment underscores Sapio’s commitment to scaling global growth through AI innovation in R&D
CPTx appoints David Maier as President of ssDNA CDMO Unit: gxstrands Mr Maier comes to gxstrands with more than 20 years of biopharmaceutical executive and commercial experience
Cherwell announces Andy Whittard’s retirement and names Stuart Hall as new Managing Director Strong UK-based leadership team in place to drive customer and quality focused business forward and build on excellent legacy
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