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Lilly to acquire biotech company Protomer Technologies
Eli Lilly and Company has announced the acquisition of California-based biotech company, Protomer Technologies.
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Strengthening the pharma industry’s cyber security defence
Cyber hackers target businesses of all shapes and sizes, but the pharmaceutical industry remains a prime target, especially as these companies undergo digital transformation and move high value data online. But how can the industry protect itself from the threat of cyber attack? Jack Garnsey, Product Manager at VIPRE SafeSend…
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Making the journey to PAT and Pharma 4.0
Here, David Leitham, senior vice president and general manager at AspenTech, explains how implementing PAT pushes the industry towards Pharma 4.0.
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FDA suggests principles for implementing bio-fluorescent particle counters
FDA provides guidance on the validation and regulations for bio-fluorescent particle counting technology as an alternative, continuous method for bioburden testing in air and water systems.
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WHO publishes recommendations on human genome editing
To promote the safe and ethical use of genome editing for the treatment of disease and genetic disorders WHO has published the first global recommendations.
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Long-COVID symptoms improved with neuromodulation
All twenty long-COVID patients who received neuromodulation treatment reported significant improvements in their symptoms in just 14 days.
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Foreign biotech start-up? Uncle Sam wants you! (Despite the challenging funding application process)
Here, FreeMind Group’s Ayal Ronen explains the application process for funding by US Government agencies, exploring the challenges and potential benefits of applying for non-US entities.
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Collaboration to develop neurostimulator for inflammatory disease treatment
neuroloop and Merck will combine their expertise to develop a neurostimulator that can safely and effectively treat chronic inflammatory diseases.
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Using software to improve data management and output in pharma development
The COVID-19 pandemic has exposed various issues with the software and data processes employed in the pharmaceutical industry and spurred rapid digital transformation at a rate never before seen in the sector. In this article, Jordan Stobaugh, Principal Research Scientist at AbbVie, discusses how software can improve data management and…
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Implementing the FAIR data principles is now a critical endeavour
With companies acknowledging the value of their data, it becomes increasingly important that data integrity be assured – and data stewardship implemented. In this article, Ian Harrow and Thomas Liener, Consultant Project Managers at The Pistoia Alliance explain the importance of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, factors…
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The role of digital transformation in achieving Pharma 4.0
Pharma 4.0 represents the next step in the evolution of pharmaceutical manufacturing, and is heralded as providing manufacturers with better efficiencies, higher output and quality, as well as flexible production. Here, Dr Saly Romero-Torres highlights some of the key trends in digital transformation and explains why a strong informatics infrastructure…
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Article: Survey of the status of rFC and LAL equivalence determination
While each pharmaceutical validation provides the necessary foundation for the testing of specific products via recombinant Factor C (rFC) without external reference, there are also several published studies that support the equivalence of recombinant technology.
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Guide to Data Integrity
Welcome to European Pharmaceutical Review’s Guide to Data Integrity. In this edition, Ian Harrow and Thomas Liener, Consultant Project Managers at The Pistoia Alliance, explain the importance of the FAIR data principles; and Charles River Laboratories and Thermo Fisher Scientific showcase their unique data integrity services and discuss how they…
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Collaboration working to promote health research, development and innovation
A strategic European health research and innovation agenda is being compiled by five industry associations and the European Commission.
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In silico trial successfully replicates human clinical research results
An in silico trial evaluating a flow diverter in the treatment of brain aneurysms simulated the results of three human clinical trials.
