Grant Playter

Todd Andrews, global director of Applications and Business Development at CPC, discusses sterile aseptic connectors, flexibility in manufacturing, and more in an interview held at INTERPHEX 2023.

The leaked study summary found that Carvykti (ciltacabtagene autoleucel) reduced disease progression by 74%.

BioChain has reached partnerships with NanoString and 10x Genomics to extend its spatial multiomics services.

JMI Laboratories and bioMérieux will work to improve microbiology diagnostics tools.

Rafael Antunes, vice-president of Business Development Europe at Aurisco, speaks about his company's recent efforts in the field of oligonucleotides, its partnership with Cytiva, and its broader sustainability efforts.

A report from Business Standard highlighted India’s recent growth in the pharma sector.

Gregor Kawaletz, head of Oral Solid Dose Business Unit at Recipharm, discusses the immediate future of oral biologics

Merck will acquire Prometheus Biosciences, a clinical-stage biotechnology company specializing in immune-mediated diseases, at a total equity valuation of $10.8 billion.

Moderna and Merck reported that a combination therapy involving pembrolizumab and an mRNA demonstrated a 44% reduction in recurrence or death in cancer patients compared to non-combination treatments.

Monil Malhotra, vice-president of Industrial Software at Emerson, discusses the growing demand for software solutions in the pharma industry.

Michalle Adkins, director of Life Sciences Consulting at Emerson, discusses the structure of manufacturing organizations and how novel technologies may play a role in operations.

A document signed by members of more than 400 companies and investment firms decries the decision made by a federal judge concerning mifepristone, a medication used in abortions.

If approved, Johnson & Johnson would pay $8.9 billion to resolve all current and future claims in its ongoing talc litigation.

Claudio Fayad, VP of Technology, Process Systems, and Solutions discusses the intersection of automation and data security in the pharma industry.

Nathan Pettus, president of Process Systems and Solutions at Emerson, discusses how automation is impacting recent sustainability technologies and solutions.

Sartorius’ acquisition of Polyplus is designed to strengthen its cell and gene therapy capabilities.

Interviews hosted on-site at the Emerson Automation Exchange in Grapevine, Texas, from October 24th to October 28th, 2022.

Pierre Luzeau, CEO of Seqens, discusses Seqen's commitment to sustainability and how one can work toward it within their own company.

The Supreme Court heard oral arguments concerning the legitimacy of “genus clauses” in bio/pharma patents.

Narcan, from Emergent Solutions, will be the first naloxone product permitted for use without prescription by FDA.

Anil Kane, executive director, Global Head of Technical & Scientific Affairs at Thermo Fisher Scientific, discusses the growing role of CDMOs in the biopharma industry

Stephen Houldsworth, VP and Head of Platform Management & Marketing at CordenPharma, dives into ongoing trends in the outsourcing space.

Highlights from DCAT Week 2023, hosted from March 20 - March 25.

Polyplus’ LipidBrick is designed to expand the scope of lipid nanoparticle formulation usage in mRNA therapeutics and vaccine development.

Stevanato Group will support development and production of pre-fillable syringes for use in Recipharm’s soft mist inhalers.

Pfizer will acquire all outstanding shares of Seagen for a total of $43 billion.

27 drugs within Medicare will face penalties for having their prices raised faster than the rate of inflation.

Actylis new 30,000-ft² API manufacturing facility is located in Eugene, Ore.

Sotatercept, a drug candidate acquired by Merck in an $11.5 billion acquisition, showed statistically significant improvements in various measures.

In this episode of Drug Digest, Grant Playter, associate editor, speaks with computer validation experts on how to set data controls and why efforts spent here are financially rewarding in the long run.