In April, we annually commemorate Earth Day, underscoring the collaborative endeavor required to forge a healthier environment for the forthcoming generations. This year’s Earth Day theme, “Planet versus Plastics,” spotlights the pervasive issue of plastic pollution, emphasizing the staggering reality…
Bristol Myers Squibb (NYSE: BMY) and Cellares, the pioneering Integrated Development and Manufacturing Organization (IDMO) dedicated to cell therapy manufacturing, have announced a significant worldwide capacity reservation and supply agreement. Valued at up to $380M in upfront and milestone payments,…
Astellas Pharma Inc. has confirmed that the U.S. District Court for the District of Delaware has issued a Report and Recommendation advising against granting Astellas’ motion for a preliminary injunction. This motion sought to prevent Lupin and Zydus from introducing…
Grifols, a global healthcare leader renowned for its plasma-derived medicines, commemorated the 50th anniversary of its Clayton, N.C. flagship facility today. Since its inception, this site has been pivotal in delivering life-saving therapies to countless patients worldwide. Originally established as…
Shionogi & Co., Ltd. unveiled groundbreaking findings from the largest European real-world evidence study, PERSEUS, at the 34th ESCMID Global (formerly ECCMID) conference in Barcelona from April 27th to 30th, 2024. The study focused on Fetroja®/Fetcroja® (cefiderocol), a novel siderophore…
Bayer AG has entered into a long-term agreement with Wuppertaler Stadtwerke (WSW), the public utility company of Wuppertal in North Rhein-Westphalia, Germany, to procure electricity from renewable sources. This partnership underscores Bayer’s global dedication to sustainability. The contract entails WSW…
Australia’s Newest Biotech Incubator, Jumar Bioincubator, Opens with Ambitious Ventures Jumar Bioincubator has officially launched in Melbourne, welcoming its first cohort of 16 pioneering early-stage ventures. The event, graced by Lord Mayor Sally Capp AO, showcased the cutting-edge facilities and…
Roche Receives FDA Approval for Alecensa as Adjuvant Therapy in ALK-Positive Early-Stage Lung Cancer Roche has announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has granted approval for Alecensa® (alectinib) as adjuvant therapy following tumor resection in patients with…
Peptide manufacturing for commercial-scale production primarily employs two main methodologies: synthetic and recombinant. Each method presents unique advantages and challenges, crucial for stakeholders in the pharmaceutical industry to consider when determining the most suitable production strategy. In this article, we’ll…
The rising cost of living compounds the difficulties faced by low-income families with children, creating an urgent need for support, says Heidi Herranen, Coordinator of Save the Children Finland’s Fuel for Life Programme. Orion’s donation of EUR 50,000, split between…
In collaboration with public health agencies and experts worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) has released a comprehensive report introducing updated terminology for pathogens transmitted through the air. The report, titled “Global Technical Consultation Report on Proposed Terminology for Airborne…
The advent of new drugs targeting diabetes, obesity, and cardiovascular diseases has sparked a surge in the demand for polypeptide manufacturing. This surge, in turn, has propelled an industrial intensification in peptide Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient (API) manufacturing to meet quality,…