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Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult opens new laboratories
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult's new laboratories in Scotland aims to help cell therapy developers improve their manufacturing processes and navigate regulatory requirements.
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The cell and gene therapy CDMO bottleneck isn’t capacity – it’s capability
CDMOs have been squeezed by the sharp increase in companies preparing to scale their cell and gene therapy manufacturing for Phase III trials and commercialisation, and physical capacity has been a common scapegoat. But eXmoor CEO Angela Osborne says the real limiting factor is experience.
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Novel PAT system could enable adaptive process control
A paper has demonstrated a novel refractometry-based process analytical technology (PAT) system has potential for enabling adaptive process control in CGT manufacturing.
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New UK drug delivery centre to support RNA therapeutic development
To develop new lipid nanoparticle formulations for RNA therapeutic delivery technologies, CPI and partners are working to establish a new UK Intracellular Drug Delivery Centre.
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Microfluidic device detects bacteria concentration from small sample volumes
A novel ultrasonic nanosieve enabled concentration of bacteria into a 1µL highly concentrated solution suitable for plate counting and PCR, according to research.
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CRISPR-based microbial gene therapy delivers promise
A microbial gene therapy can “eliminate antibiotic-resistant E. coli strains in the gut”, according to first-in-human study interim results.
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Automation to guide technology shift in aseptic environments
Referencing Annex 1–2022, a paper has described how automation will be implemented in aseptic environments in view of regulatory requirements.
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Overcoming bottlenecks in the advanced therapy supply chain
Professor Dr Martin Bornhäuser of University Hospital Carl Gustav Carus Technische Universität Dresden discusses the cell therapy bottleneck and why advanced therapy tracking systems could offer a solution.
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New recognition routes to fast-track UK medicine access
New recognition routes will facilitate faster and safer access to innovative medicines through seven international partners, according to the UK’s MHRA.
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Life sciences sector to receive £650 million funding
Funding to support the UK's life sciences manufacturing, skills and infrastructure has been announced as part of a £650m growth package.
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Pharmapack Awards 2024 entries open
Entries are open for the Pharmapack Awards 2024, which aims to showcase innovations in global drug delivery and packaging.
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Research outlines framework for robotic laboratory automation
A paper has discussed a laboratory automation plug & play (LAPP) framework, of which a digital twin layer plays an important part.
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European biotechs choosing Switzerland as base, research shows
The trend for European biotech companies to headquarter in Switzerland appears to be continuing, according to research.
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Machine learning can predict outcomes for inkjet printed pharmaceuticals
A paper has shown how machine learning (ML) models predicted the inkjet printing printability of drug formulations with high accuracy.
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Benefits of blockchain in limiting counterfeit drug distribution
Smart contracts on blockchain could help prevent distribution of counterfeit drugs in the pharmaceutical supply chain, a review shows.
