Pharma News in Global Health and Sustainability
A roundup of developments in global health and sustainability from the bio/pharmaceutical industry, its suppliers, and other public and private organizations.
GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) and Save the Children have launched a $1- million Healthcare Innovation Award to identify and reward innovations in healthcare which have proven successful in reducing child deaths in developing countries. From June 27 to August 26, 2013, organizations from across the developing world can nominate examples of innovative healthcare approaches they have discovered or implemented. These approaches must have resulted in tangible improvements to under-age-five child survival rates, be sustainable, and have the potential to be scaled-up and replicated. Co-chaired by Sir Andrew Witty, CEO of GSK, and Justin Forsyth, CEO of Save the Children, the judging anel, made up of experts from the fields of public health, science and academia, will award $250,000 to the best healthcare innovation to further progress their work. An additional $750,000 is available for runners-up awards. The award will also provide a platform for winning organizations to showcase their innovations and share information to enable others with an interest in improving healthcare to adapt and replicate successful interventions and create more positive change for children in their own country and beyond.
Sanofi and GDF SUEZ, an energy firm, have signed an agreement to strengthen their collaboration for implementing projects in the field of energy at Sanofi industrial sites. The five-year contract includes mainly renewable energy production and distribution systems. Building on an initial agreement signed in March 2012 for Europe and Turkey, the two groups have expanded their collaboration to include sites in the United States, Canada, Mexico, Brazil, China, and Singapore. All Sanofi’s production lines will be included: chemicals, pharmaceuticals, vaccines, biotechnology, and animal health. The initial three-year term contract is extended to five years.
Market Demands and Emerging Technologies Shape Outsourcing Models
June 5th 2025Trends in certain forms of drug delivery, as well as the emergence of artificial intelligence, are playing roles in evolving the nature of partnerships, but there are new types of partnerships gaining steam as well.
Drug Solutions Podcast: Novel Drug Delivery Approaches: Refining AAV Vector Deliveries
May 30th 2025In this podcast episode, we discuss novel approaches to drug delivery, specifically regarding adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, as viewed by two industry experts who recently exhibited at the annual ASGCT meeting.
Transformations in Drug Development for Cell and Gene Therapies
March 28th 2025As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.
The Role of On-Demand Manufacturing and Derisking in Accelerating Early Clinical Trial Success
June 4th 2025Small pharmaceutical companies are constantly seeking innovative solutions to streamline early clinical trials. Adaptive clinical trials offer important benefits to sponsors and patients, both from a commercial and ethical standpoint. These trials offer flexibility and efficiency, especially in the early stages, where trial protocols can be adjusted based on interim data, such as introducing new doses or modifying participant sample size. However, adjusting manufacturing demand during an adaptive trial can be complicated, and strict regulatory requirements present significant challenges. On-demand manufacturing provides a robust solution, allowing for real-time supply and demand adjustments and improved trial flexibility. This paper explores how on-demand manufacturing meets the operational needs of adaptive trials and aligns with regulatory expectations.
