FUJIFILM acquires new cell therapy manufacturing facility
FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies will run the cell therapy manufacturing facility, acquired for $100mn from Atara Biotherapeutics, as part of its global network.
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Sanofi launches pharma’s first Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Board
Sanofi’s new Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DE&I) Board, and accompanying global Employee Resource Group (ERG) framework, will support the delivery of the company’s DE&I strategy.
Gene therapy shows promise in Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome
Lentiviral gene therapy reduces infections and bleeding episodes in children with a severe immune disorder Wiskott–Aldrich syndrome (WAS), finds new study.
Prototype AI test could predict promising cancer drug combinations
An artificial intelligence (AI)-based test was able to predict cancer patients’ response to drugs more accurately than is currently possible with genetic testing, finds proof-of-concept study.
UK cell and gene therapy manufacturing challenge ends in success
In a £1.3 million collaborative project Symbiosis and the Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) Catapult reduced viral vector manufacturing times by more than 25 percent.
Positive top-line results for Etrasimod in treatment of ulcerative colitis
Phase III study results show ulcerative colitis patients treated with etrasimod achieved statistically significant improvements in clinical remission compared to placebo.
Implantable technology could enable in vivo CAR T therapy
Pre-clinical research demonstrates the potential of a new implantable biotechnology called MASTER to produce and release CAR T cells in vivo.
Teva recalls one lot of IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP
Lot 31329657B of Teva’s IDArubicin Hydrochloride Injection USP 5mg/5ml vials is being recalled across the US due to particulates.
Could CAR T therapies be manufactured in one day?
New pre-clinical research suggests a 24-hour manufacturing process that produces fewer, more potent CAR T cells could be the key to both reducing production timelines and improving patient access to cell therapies.
Eli Lilly shares impressive hair regrowth results with Olumiant® for alopecia
The results of Eli Lilly and Company’s double-blind, placebo-controlled Phase III trials for Olumiant® are encouraging for patients suffering with alopecia.
Catapult presents vision for UK’s cell and gene therapy future
To ensure the UK’s prominence in the cell and gene therapy arena, the CGT Catapult has published a roadmap for the research and adoption of these cutting-edge therapies.
US FDA calls for 34 percent increase in funding
The FDA has requested a 2023 budget of $8.4 billion from the US Government, a $2.1 billion increase in funding from 2022.
Pfizer recalls a further Accuretic tablet batch due to nitrosamines
Batch number DD4842 of Pfizer’s Accuretic 10/12.5 mg film-coated tablets is being recalled in the UK to the pharmacy and wholesaler level.
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WuXi announces record figures after successful year
Global biotechnology company WuXi has demonstrated the success of the CRDMO business model by publishing news of its bumper projects and revenues fuelled by innovative technology platforms in 2021.
Photo-responsive nanoassemblies could enable precision cancer drug delivery
Researchers demonstrate a simple system using photo-cleavable prodrugs for the precise delivery of cancer treatment in mice.
