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New cell therapy company will treat solid tumours
Adaptimmune Therapeutics and TCR² Therapeutics’ new cell therapy company could gain the first approval for an engineered T-cell receptor (TCR) T-cell therapy for a solid tumour.
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Pistoia Alliance launches Pharma Innovation Council
The Pharma Innovation Council will work to overcome industry barriers such as R&D challenges and the adoption of emerging technologies.
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Moderna chooses mRNA vaccine manufacturing centre location
Following finalisation a ten-year strategic partnership with the UK government, Moderna has chosen the location for its Innovation and Technology Centre (MITC).
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New purification method could enhance protein drug manufacturing
Bioconjugate-functionalised nanoparticles can isolate proteins from a bioreactor fast and inexpensively, MIT researchers have found.
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UK partnership set to revolutionise oligonucleotide manufacture
CPI, AstraZeneca, Novartis, and The University of Manchester will collaborate to facilitate large-scale manufacture of oligonucleotides.
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Computed tomography for in-depth investigation of freeze-dried products
In this article, Teresa Siegert and Henning Gieseler, discuss the benefits of applying computed tomography in the production of freeze-dried pharmaceutical products, as well as the hurdles that must be navigated to realise its potential.
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New workflow for the analysis of mRNA therapeutics
Here, Mark Dickman, Professor in Bioanalytical Science and Engineering at the University of Sheffield, explores how analytical techniques such as liquid chromatography-mass spectrometry can support the manufacturing of mRNA therapeutics.
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Overcoming barriers to capturing data in a laboratory
A key issue faced in pharmaceutical laboratories is the integration and standardisation of data from the array of instruments. Here, Samantha Kanza from the University of Southampton outlines some challenges with using laboratory information management systems or other digital tools. How might these be overcome?
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Application note: Rapid identification of Polysorbates 20 and 80 through amber bottles
How the Vaya handheld Raman spectrometer differentiates and identifies PS 20 and PS 80 with spatially offset Raman spectroscopy (SORS) technology.
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Shining a light on Raman for microbiological analysis
The detection and identification of bacteria is essential for biopharmaceutical production, the assessment of new antimicrobials and assessing contamination control measures. Developing methods for complex environments is challenging due to interference from the various molecules present. Here, pharmaceutical microbiologist and contamination control expert Dr Tim Sandle explains how Raman spectroscopy…
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Moving towards oral delivery of biologics
In this article, EPR’s Caroline Peachey speaks to Talat Imran, CEO of Rani Therapeutics, about progress towards oral delivery of biologics using robotic capsules.
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Fusion to acquire radiologand therapy for prostate cancer
An investigational new drug application for an ongoing Phase II trial of an alpha-emitting radiopharmaceutical will be acquired by Fusion Pharmaceuticals.
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Lonza completes bioconjugation facility expansion
The planned expansion of Lonza’s bioconjugation facility in Visp, Switzerland has been completed, the company has announced.
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Genentech to open new high-tech biologics facility
A new, high-tech, sustainable biologics manufacturing facility at Genentech’s US Oceanside campus will be operational in early 2025.
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Pfizer and BioNTech mRNA shingles vaccine study begins
A Phase I/II trial for the first mRNA-based shingles vaccine programme has been initiated by Pfizer Inc. and BioNTech SE.
