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New hub to drive manufacturing innovation in Scotland
The new digitally-led centre will help to accelerate economic growth and productivity in process manufacturing, while supporting a sustainable future in Scotland.
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Preparing for a new era in the rare disease sector
To mark Rare Disease Day 2025, EPR interviewed Christina Gkousgkouni, Head of Rare Diseases for Central South Europe, Sanofi.
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Imaging discovery could accelerate drug development
The organic fluorophore’s super-photostability enables tracking of previously undetectable biological processes hindered with traditional fluorescent dyes.
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Could novel 3D printing method enhance intestinal drug delivery?
The research suggests that the innovative 3D printing method has “great” potential for personalised treatments of intestinal inflammatory diseases.
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Greener method for ethylene oxide manufacture identified
The cleaner method could significantly lower production costs and reduce carbon dioxide emissions resulting from ethylene oxide manufacturing.
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NICE recommends novel immunotherapy for leukaemia
The agency’s decision means eligible adult patients in the UK are set to access the combination immunotherapy as a new treatment option for acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL).
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First-in-human data for gene therapy signals potential in childhood blindness
Developed and manufactured under a Manufacturer’s ‘Specials’ Licence (MSL), the gene therapy could provide a novel treatment option for paediatric patients at the earliest stage of the rare eye disease.
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Photochemistry development aids peptide-based therapy progress
The research highlights potential for the technology to advance development of pharmaceutically relevant peptide amides as therapies.
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Innovative nanoparticle-based technique could advance pharmaceutical formulations
The paper highlights a new analytical method that provides potential for sustainable use of nanomaterials and unique benefits compared to other spectrofluorimetric techniques.
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Water-based reactors offer pharmaceutical industry a safer alternative to toxic solvents
The breakthrough promises to transform pharmaceutical manufacturing by enabling chemical reactions in water, reducing reliance on hazardous organic solvents.
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Accelerating Process Chemistry
17 February 2025 | By ACD Labs
Process chemists can increase their efficiency by accessing process, analytical, and chemical data from across their organization using Luminata.
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Climate crisis and technological innovation shaping pharmaceutical water market
As a significant water consumer to enable production of high-quality medicines, this demand brings both challenges and opportunities for the pharmaceutical industry up to 2033, research suggests.
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Innovating bioanalysis to advance oligonucleotide therapeutics
Here, Dr Jinpeng Li at WuXi AppTec reveals the analytical challenges that are hindering advancement of oligonucleotide therapeutics, medicines which have demonstrated clinical promise in the gene therapy space, and discusses promising analytical innovations.
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First-of-a-kind EU approval granted for oral small molecule
The authorisation provides a new disease modifying treatment option for European patients with the progressive condition.
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Novartis nets potential first-in-class medicine in new cardiovascular acquisition
The potentially multi-billion-dollar deal strengths Novartis’ late-stage pipeline for cardiovascular therapies, signalling advancement of novel treatments for heart disease.
