Is plate desiccation impacting microbial monitoring?
New study suggests that Tryptone Soya Agar (TSA) settle plate desiccation during exposure can reduce recovery of airborne microbes.
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EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) May 2022 meeting highlights
The latest meeting saw EMA’s human medicines committee (CHMP) recommend the approval of nine new medicines, refuse two biosimilar medications and recommend extensions of therapeutic indication for six medicines.
ATOM partnership seeks to increase access to cancer medicines in LLMICs
A unique partnership, the Access to Oncology Medicines (ATOM) Coalition, has been established to ensure sustainable access to cancer medicines in low- and lower middle-income countries (LLMICs) in the long-term.
Emergent destroyed almost 400mn COVID-19 vaccines due to quality issues, finds report
US Government investigation report suggests Emergent Biosolutions destroyed almost 400 million doses of COVID-19 vaccine and worked to conceal quality issues from the FDA.
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PCI Pharma Services announces major manufacturing expansion with $100 Million investment in New England, providing global capacity to clients
Capabilities include the latest in sterile lyophilisation and liquid filling technology to support global pharmaceutical supply chain, keeping pace with industry trends.
AstraZeneca acquires rights to develop mAbs against COVID-19
AstraZeneca has entered into a licence agreement with RQ Biotechnology Ltd for a portfolio of early-stage monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) targeted against SARS-CoV-2.
Bristol Myers Squibb East Syracuse site to be purchased by LOTTE
The East Syracuse site will serve as the LOTTE Centre for North America Operations for LOTTE’s new biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) business in the United States.
Trial data reveals potential new treatment for pulmonary fibrosis patients
The data from the 12 week trial showed phosphodiesterase 4B (PDE4B) inhibitor BI 1015550 showed a reduction in the rate of lung function decline in patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF).
Adding Sarclisa® provides “unprecedented” multiple myeloma survival, finds trial
Combining Sarclisa® (isatuximab) with carfilzomib and dexamethasone (Kd) resulted in more than three years of progression free survival for relapsed multiple myeloma patients.
New polymer coating for improved cancer targeting of nanomedicine
A new study published in the Journal of Controlled Release reports some intriguing developments in the tumour-targeting delivery of nanomedicines.
Results are in for PT027 asthma treatment as MANDALA trial wraps up
The Phase III MANDALA trial has demonstrated that the combination medication PT027 significantly reduces the risk of severe exacerbation in patients with moderate to severe asthma, reports AstraZeneca.
Biohaven Pharmaceuticals to be acquired by Pfizer
The $11.6 billion agreement will see Pfizer acquire Biohaven’s calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) programmes, including migraine treatment rimegepant.
Advancing applications of terahertz near-field microscopy
New research may expand the applications of terahertz (THz) imaging technology in biomedical sensing and chemical inspection.
WEVEE vaccine shows promise against trio of rare but deadly viruses
Phase I trial data suggests that a vaccine targeting three mosquito-borne encephalitis viruses is safe and can elicit an immune response.
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Bayer tops out new Leverkusen production facility
The new €275 million facility will be used to manufacture medicinal products for cancer and cardiovascular diseases and is scheduled to be ready for operation in 2024.
