All articles by Catherine Eckford – Page 39
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NewsInnovative method could offer cost-effective sterilisation approach
The new sterilisation method could provide an affordable, rapid approach for preparing microbiological culture media, research suggests.
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ArticleDeveloping a new treatment paradigm for IgAN
On World Kidney Day 2024, Dr Marshall Fordyce, CEO of Vera Therapeutics explores the challenges of treating kidney disease and shares why the company’s lead candidate could become the first self-administered B-cell modulation therapy.
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NewsBoehringer collaboration could advance first-in-class schizophrenia treatments
A new global collaboration and exclusive option-to-license agreement between Boehringer Ingelheim and Sosei Group Corporation includes a novel precision treatment for schizophrenia.
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NewsManufacturing facility expansion to advance next-gen vaccine
The first South Korean vaccine manufacturing facility to achieve EU-GMP certification from the European Medicines Agency (EMA) is being expanded to support global supply of a pneumococcal conjugate vaccine.
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NewsRapid pseudomonas aeruginosa detection method developed
Research suggests the rapid detection method “will enable the timely implementation of microbiological monitoring strategies for large batches of medications”.
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NewsJ&J reveal long-term data for novel oral peptide
The new data suggests the IL-23 receptor antagonist peptide has potential to address the high unmet need of a durable and convenient oral option in moderate-to-severe plaque psoriasis.
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NewsFDA warning letters highlight data integrity issues
Recent FDA Warning Letters have identified three manufacturers whose facilities held data integrity violations related to microbiology and environmental monitoring.
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NewsManufacturer retracts acquisition deal due to “data integrity issues”
According to Olympus Corporation, concerns about the non-vascular metallic stents were found post-closing following the agreed acquisition of Taewoong Medical Co., Ltd.
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NewsPreventing fungal contamination in pharmaceuticals
While fungal contamination detection in pharmaceutical manufacturing remains a challenge, preventive practices and policies must be followed, research states.
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NewsSemaglutide could provide novel dual benefit in diabetes and kidney disease
The new data suggests Novo Nordisk’s small molecule treatment semaglutide could become the first GLP-1 treatment option for patients with type 2 diabetes and chronic kidney disease (CKD).
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NewsThe role of GAMP 5, data integrity and QbD in pharmaceutical quality assurance
By ensuring accurate and reliable data in drug development, data integrity supports regulatory compliance and drug safety, a paper explains.
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NewsEmploying MALDI-TOF MS for microbial identification in sterile drug manufacturing
A study investigating microbial risks of the entire manufacturing process has identified MALDI-TOF MS as a promising first-line tool for pharmaceutical environmental monitoring.
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NewsUK manufacturing and R&D to benefit from new £360m investment
A joint government and industry investment of £92 million intended to expand UK medicine manufacturing facilities, form part of a new £360 million funding package from the UK government.
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ArticleThe future of targeted alpha therapy development and manufacture
Following the first industrial-scale facility for targeted alpha therapy (TAT) production in Europe beginning construction, in this exclusive Q&A, Julien Dodet, CEO of Orano Med, elaborates on the key trends in radioligand therapeutics and why TATs hold significant advantages as cancer treatments.
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NewsNew radiopharmaceutical laboratory opens in Germany
Ariceum Therapeutics’ new Berlin-based laboratory gives the company internal capability to progress the development of its lead radiopharmaceutical candidates.
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NewsSandoz granted novel biosimilars approval
The approval authorises the interchangeability of denosumab biosimilars in the US to treat primary and secondary bone loss.
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NewsMedical device manufacturers must remain “vigilant” to ensure data integrity of premarket submissions
With the integrity of a greater number of third-party-generated data called into question, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is unable to rely on the data to grant marketing authorisation, the agency asserts.
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NewsNew BeiGene Head of Europe, Global Clinical Operations appointed
Bringing over two decades of experience in oncology clinical development, the biotech’s new hire will work to advocate for innovation and patient-centric clinical development for the company’s European initiatives.
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NewsNew data revealed for Novartis SMA gene therapy
Novartis has revealed new data for its one-time gene therapy for spinal muscular atrophy (SMA) in older children.
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NewsNew antibody drug formulation wins novel MHRA approval
A new formulation of an antibody drug has been authorised via a process from the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) that enables “considerably shorter” approval timelines.


