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Huntingdon and Harlan Laboratories to Become Envigo
The combined company has been created through the integration of Huntingdon Life Sciences and Harlan Laboratories announces a new company name.
ASCO Task Force Releases Cancer Drug Outcomes Comparative Tool
A new framework featured in the Journal of Clinical Oncology will help physicians compare clinical trial results-and costs-of popular cancer medications.
2015 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference
Pharmaceutical Technology spoke with Monica Caphart, FDA, and Susan Schniepp, PDA, about the 2015 PDA/FDA Joint Regulatory Conference taking place in Washington, DC, in September.
European Pharmacopoeia Commission Updates Ph.Eur.
The European Pharmacopoeia adopts six new texts and revises 31 monographs in its 152nd session.
Kite Collaborates with bluebird bio to Develop T-Cell Therapy Products
Kite announces that it will collaborate with bluebird bio to develop and commercialize second-generation T-cell receptor product candidates for HPV-associated cancers.
Using mAbs to Access Undruggable Targets
Monoclonal antibodies can facilitate the entry of radiopharmaceuticals into cells, David Scheinberg said at BIO 2015.
CPhI China Scheduled for Shanghai
CPhI China and co-located events bring together suppliers of raw materials, ingredients, packaging solutions, machinery, and manufacturing.
Teva’s Patent for Copaxone Invalidated
The ruling will facilitate the market entry of generic versions of Copaxone, a widely prescribed drug to treat multiple sclerosis.
FDA Fights Online Counterfeit Drugs
The agency takes action against websites that illegally sell unapproved medications.
ICH Moves Q7 Q&A Guideline on APIs to Implementation Stage
The International Conference on Harmonization finalizes Q&A document on APIs.
NIH Plan Addresses Sterile Manufacturing Deficiencies
NIH provides an interim corrective action plan to correct deficiencies found in its Clinical Center Pharmaceutical Development Section.
Biomax Informatics Collaborates with Pierre Fabre on Therapeutic Antibody Development
Biomax Informatics AG and Pierre Fabre announced that they have entered into a collaboration to create an integrated antibody sequence and knowledge database.
GSK Invests $95 Million in Gene Control Research
GSK announces it will invest $95 million to launch a US-based non-profit research institute, Altius, to research technologies and approaches in understanding gene control.
Grace Becomes Germany’s Eighth EXCiPACT Certified Site
EXCiPACT announces that DQS awarded Grace GmbH an EXCiPACT Certificate for its Worms, Germany excipient-manufacturing site.
FDA Launches New REMS Website
The agency streamlines risk and mitigation information.
Business Confidence in Pharma and Biotech Sectors Continue
EvaluatePharma's report shows upward trends in R&D and drug approvals.
Lonza Invests in Viral Gene and Cell Therapies Facility
Lonza’s planned facility will be used to develop and manufacture viral gene therapies and virally modified cell therapies
FDA Issues Guidance on Generic Tablets and Capsules
The agency publishes guidance on the physical attributes of generic tablets and capsules.
MFG Tray Recognizes Distributor
MFG Tray names ChemTech International as its first Master Pharmaceutical Distributor.
SGS to Open New QC Lab Near Paris
A new SGS Life Science Services laboratory outside Paris is designed for bio/pharmaceutical quality control testing.
Allergan Acquires Kythera for $2.1 Billion
Kythera announces that it entered into a definitive agreement to be acquired by Allergan for $2.1 billion.
Tips for Automated Washing
Careful choice of wash-water parameters and attention to water quality and basket loading are important for optimal cleaning.
A visit to Eppendorf’s cell culture lab at ACHEMA
Experts at Eppendorf discuss common challenges in cell culture and share insights on possible solutions.
Trends and Concerns in Capsule Production
Stan Matthews, sales manager, processing division at MG America, spoke with Pharmaceutical Technology about trends and concerns in capsule production.
Penn Announces Gene Therapy Collaboration with WuXi
The University of Pennsylvania announces that it will collaborate with WuXi AppTech to research and develop gene vectors derived from recombinant viruses.
BIO Stresses Innovation with Name Change
The Biotechnology Industry Organization announced a name change to the Biotechnology Innovation Organization, effective in early 2016.
Catalent expands packaging capabilities in Singapore
Catalent’s Singapore facility is awarded GMP certification.
Vetter Completes Expansion at Chicago Facility
Vetter completes on-site expansion activities of visual inspection and in-process control at Chicago facility.
PhRMA Elects New Members of Board of Directors
Bayer Healthcare, Bristol-Myers Squibb, Sucampo Pharmaceuticals, Takeda Pharmaceuticals, and Horizon Pharma representatives join PhRMA board.
West Breaks Ground on Facility in Ireland
West Pharmaceutical began construction on its component manufacturing facility located in Waterford, Ireland.
