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Celltrion Resubmits to FDA Its Proposed Biosimilar to Roche’s Herceptin
The company has resubmitted a biologics license application to FDA for its proposed biosimilar to Roche’s Herceptin.
Sanofi Completes $4.8-Billion Ablynx Acquisition
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Sanofi’s R&D strategy with Ablynx’s nanobody technology platform.
Roche to Acquire Foundation Medicine for $2.4 Billion
The acquisition is expected to strengthen Roche’s personalized healthcare strategy.
Juniper Pharma Services Expands Laboratory Facilities
The extension provides four additional process development laboratories at its Nottingham site to improve output and efficiency in drug development and clinical trial manufacturing operations.
CFDA Approves Drug Developed with CDMO Support
WuXi STA supported the development of hepatitis drug through marketing authorization holder pilot program.
J&J Accepts $2.1-Billion Offer for Diabetes Solutions Business
Johnson & Johnson has accepted an offer from Platinum Equity to acquire diabetes solutions business LifeScan for $2.1 billion.
Micromeritics Acquires Freeman Technology
The acquisition expands Micromeritics’ portfolio of products and solutions.
Domestic Pharma Industry Drives Machinery Demands at P-MEC China
Intelligent manufacturing and environmental policies are key trends at P-MEC 2018.
New Immunotherapy Method Brings Complete Regression of Hard-to-Treat Breast Cancer
Researchers at the National Cancer Institute have developed a new approach to immunotherapy that led to the complete regression of breast cancer in a patient who was unresponsive to all other treatments.
New Innovation Center in Scotland Aims to Revolutionize Medicines Manufacturing
The new industry-led Medicines Manufacturing Innovation Center (MMIC) will offer a unique service to develop and implement novel manufacturing techniques.
Research Shows Promise for Syphilis Vaccine
Microbiologists from the University of Connecticut have pinpointed exterior proteins on syphilis-causing bacteria that could serve as vaccine targets for syphilis.
Recipharm Acquires Respiratory Drug Site
Recipharm adds inhalation drug manufacturing capacity with the acquisition of Sanofi’s Holmes Chapel, UK site.
FDA Commissioner Outlines Agency's Efforts for Patient-Focused Drug Development
FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, MD, released a statement on new agency efforts to involve the patient voice in medical product development and FDA regulatory decision-making.
Bayer Completes Monsanto Acquisition for $63 Billion
Bayer completed its acquisition of Monsanto, the largest in Bayer’s history.
Gilead Sciences, Hookipa in $410-Million Partnership for HIV, Hepatitis B Immunotherapies
The companies will partner in research for HIV and hepatitis B immunotherapies, and Hookipa will manufacture arenavirus-based vectors for clinical development by Gilead.
WuXi Biologics to Build US Biologics Production Facility
WuXi Biologics will invest $60 Million to establish a biologics production facility in Massachusetts.
Alexion, Complement Partner to Treat Neurodegenerative Disorders
Alexion Pharmaceuticals and Complement Pharma will partner to develop a preclinical C6 complement inhibitor to treat neurodegenerative disorders.
Cambrex Adds R&D Lab for Generic APIs
Cambrex expands its generic API research and development capabilities at its Milan, Italy site.
CPhI and P-MEC India 2018 Move to Indian Capital
The India Expo Mart in Delhi will host CPhI and P-MEC India with expected attendance of 50,000.
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and Siemens Collaborate on Automation
Siemens will become a preferred supplier for Sartorius Stedim Biotech’s automation solutions, and SSB will create a globally standardized automation platform for its biopharmaceutical manufacturing systems.
Global Standard for Managing Post-Approval Changes Moves Forward
Regulatory authorities have published draft guidance on strategies to facilitate pharmaceutical lifecycle management.
MilliporeSigma Opens Technical Support Center
MilliporeSigma targets emerging biotechs with US development center and global grants.
FDA Launches Overhaul of New Drug Review Program
The agency is encouraging team-based reviews and streamlined processes that will make the oversight process more efficient and consistent.
Report Shows Bioscience Industry Has $2-Trillion Economic Impact
A new report released at the BIO International Convention shows that the US bioscience industry has had a $2-trillion economic impact and has accelerated venture capital investment and job growth.
GE Healthcare Equips China Cell Therapy Manufacturing Plant with FlexFactory
The company will provide the first FlexFactory manufacturing platform for cell therapy manufacturing.
Vetter Launches Use-Centered Approach to Improve Injections
Vetter anounced the Open Innovation Challenge to examine the applicability of digital trends to injection systems.
ISPE Field-Tests Quality Program
The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (ISPE) is field-testing the design principles of a comprehensive, industry-led program of self-evaluation of pharmaceutical quality that will align with the purpose of FDA’s quality metrics.
AMRI Secures Seven-Year NIH Contract for APIs and Drug Product
Under the contract, AMRI will focus on the development and manufacture of APIs and drug product for Phase I clinical studies.
AAPS Announces 2018 Slate of Candidates
The American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists (AAPS) board of directors announced the candidates for the 2018 AAPS board.
FDA Approves First Biosimilar to Amgen’s Neulasta
The agency has approved Mylan’s Fulphila (pegfilgrastim-jmdb) as the first US-approved biosimilar to Amgen’s Neulasta (pegfilgrastim) to reduce infection risk during cancer treatment.