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“MANiAC” robots could deliver drugs directly to the central nervous system
The magnetic millirobots can climb slopes, move against fluid flow and precisely deliver drugs to neural tissue, a new study demonstrates.
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Improve efficiency and return on investment by adopting molecular spectroscopy techniques in pharma manufacturing
3 August 2021 | By Thermo Fisher Scientific
In this on-demand webinar, discover the differences between FTIR, NIR and Raman spectroscopy, learn how spectroscopy is applied in quality control labs and hear how implementation of these techniques increased efficiency and minimised costs.
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EPR Podcast Episode 3 – Inhaled and intranasal drug formulations and delivery – Dr Bill Williams, University of Texas
Join Dr Bill Williams as he discusses formulation for inhaled and intranasal drug delivery and goes into detail about thin film freezing, a novel powder formulation technique he developed.
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Diabetes treatment pump trial begins in Canada
A Phase I trial evaluating Adocia’s BioChaperone® Lispro Pramlintide formulation for insulin pump delivery in type 1 diabetics has begun.
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Whitepaper: Digital transformation of medical devices sterilisation by EtO
A new perspective of digital transformation in a terminal sterilisation process of medical devices such as syringes used for Covid-19 vaccination.
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Application Notes Supplement 2021
Here, industry experts share their research, guidance and pharmaceutical knowledge.
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What are the challenges in developing and delivering lipid nanoparticle mRNA-based vaccines?
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic caused by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, the emergence of RNA vaccine technology has enabled rapid development of critical vaccines. Traditional vaccine production methods makerapid development challenging, requiring cell line production of viral proteins and laborious purification development, which requires extensive effort and long timelines. RNA…
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How off-patent strategies benefit patient care
Graeme Duncan, CEO at ADVANZ PHARMA, discusses how targeted strategic investment within the off-patent sector can add value and enhance choice for patients and healthcare professionals alike, while helping to drive and maintain innovation within the pharmaceutical industry.
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Formulation, Development & Delivery In-Depth Focus 2021
Articles in this in-depth focus discuss the development and delivery challenges associated with mRNA vaccine technology and explore how investing in the off-patent drug sector can benefit both pharma innovation and patient care.
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Collaboration to develop ultra-long acting medicines for HIV
ViiV Healthcare is licencing Halozyme’s Enhanze® drug delivery technology to help develop ultra-long acting versions of its long-acting HIV pipeline products.
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Collaboration to develop novel polymer-based drug delivery system for mRNA
Evonik and Stanford University will collaborate over three years to advance an innovative polymer-based drug delivery system that could further the use of mRNA therapeutics.
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Targeted drug delivery enabled by genetically engineered nanoparticles
In a pre-clinical study, researchers were able to genetically engineer cell membrane-coated nanoparticles to deliver dexamethasone directly to the inflamed lungs of mice.
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On-demand webinar: Celsis® for sterility – product spotlight
A rapid sterility test method that can be validated as quickly and confidently as it provides test results.
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Application note: Resilient plastics in the Cold Chain
Pictorial that explains how Aramus TM single-layer fluoropolymer bag can withstand gamma irradiation and cold-chain temperatures down to -196°C.
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The balancing act: accessibility and sustainability in packaging design
In an ageing society where people are living longer, often with debilitating conditions that require complex medical interventions, how might the way we experience and consume our drugs be changed? In this article, Echo’s Nick Dormon discusses some of the key challenges currently facing pharmaceutical packaging design, including accessibility and…
