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AstraZeneca announces $1.5b ADC manufacturing facility
The new manufacturing facility for antibody drug conjugates (ADCs) will be designed to have zero carbon emissions when operational, AstraZeneca stated.
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Why patient-centricity is essential to accelerate rare disease clinical research
There is an urgent need for novel treatment options for people living with rare diseases, but carrying out clinical research in this field is notoriously difficult. As Clinical Trials Day approaches, Cezary Statuch, Head of Medical Affairs International and Japan at Alexion Pharmaceuticals, highlights how adopting patient-centric approaches can help…
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Effective data quality governance: challenging five common myths
It is a well-established expectation that regulatory processes will become increasingly data focused, which places a new urgency on data quality governance in the pharmaceutical industry. In this Q&A Steve Gens and Preeya Beczek present a pragmatic view of what is involved.
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EMA recommends suspension of hydroxyprogesterone caproate medicines
The recommendation comes after studies raised possible safety concern and found 17-OHPC is not effective in preventing premature birth.
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FDA approves Amgen T-cell engager for small cell lung cancer
Amgen’s Imdelltra™, previously known as tarlatamab, is approved for the treatment of adult patients with advanced small cell lung cancer.
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GSK pledges £45m to support global AMR prevention
The CEO of GSK shared that the company is “proud to be a founding partner, and hope others will join us to support this urgent priority” in tackling AMR.
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New EVP, Teva Global Operations appointed
The new Executive Vice President of Teva Global Operations will bring “significant experience at every stage of the manufacturing and supply process” to his new role, the company asserted.
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Insights into AstraZeneca’s MANDARA Phase III data
In this Q&A, Dr Michael Wechsler, Professor of Medicine, Director of the National Jewish Health (NJH)/Cohen Family Asthma Institute, reveals details of the data from the MANDARA Phase III trial, showing remission is achievable in EGPA with Fasenra.
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Ensuring sterility of a novel anti-VEGF bispecific antibody
Safety of the compounded biologic was confirmed following 28-day storage in two different polypropylene syringe types, research shows.
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Cell therapy could help curb progression of heart failure
New clinical trial data demonstrates the potential for a stem cell treatment as a cardiac regenerative therapy.
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Takeda agrees to develop active immunotherapy for Alzheimer’s
As part of the agreement, AC Immune SA will be eligible for an option exercise fee and extra potential milestones of up to approximately $2.1 billion from Takeda.
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Managing the complexities of NDSRI method development: The N-nitroso propranolol case story
14 May 2024 | By Waters
In this webinar, Dr Marian Twohig, Principal Scientist at Waters Corporation, will provide an overview of the more recent progress around N-nitrosamine regulations.
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Sanofi adds to biomanufacturing investment in France
The pharmaceutical company shared that its new investment adds to the current €2.5 billion planned for major building projects in France.
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Advancing pharmaceutical technology: trends and innovations at ACHEMA 2024
Taking place in Frankfurt, Germany on 10-14 June, ACHEMA 2024 is expected to bring together chemists, engineers and process technicians from across the pharmaceutical and other industries.
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Addressing drug delivery challenges of emerging drug modalities
The new company will work to develop solutions to overcome issues within new therapeutic modalities, in areas such as formulation, manufacturing and supply chain.
