rfxcel Covers the Cost of EMVO Onboarding Fees

May 23, 2018 - San Ramon, CA – rfxcel Corporation, a technically certified Gateway Provider for the European Medicines Verification Organisation (EMVO) announced today that it will pay the cost of statutory fees payable to EMVO* for all manufacturers (Marketing Authorisation Holders, MAHs) which select rfxcel as their Gateway Provider before June 15th 2018. More>>

HATRIC-based identification of receptors for orphan ligands (small molecules)

HATRIC-LRC (Ligand Receptor Capture) enables now the identification of small molecule targets on the surface of living cells! Even primary cells! More>>

Charles River Laboratories Announces Extended Relationship with The Michael J. Fox Foundation

Extension includes new project to phenotype Parkinson’s disease models and the continuation of LRRK2 research

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced an extension of its long-standing collaboration with The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s Research (MJFF), a leading organization working to support the diagnosis and treatment of Parkinson’s disease (PD). Since 2011, Charles River and MJFF have worked together to accelerate the discovery of therapies for PD. This latest extension includes grants from MJFF to support two projects: More>>

Charles River Laboratories Expands Services for Early Discovery Screening

Addition of high-throughput technologies and expanded pharmacokinetic services enhances existing support for small molecule drug discovery

WILMINGTON, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Charles River Laboratories International, Inc. (NYSE: CRL) today announced the expansion of its service capabilities in early discovery screening. Charles River is the first contract research organization to offer clients access to Apricot Designs' Dual Arm (ADDA) system for high-throughput absorption, distribution, metabolism, and excretion (HT-ADME) to identify potential lead compounds in North America and Europe. Additionally, the Company has geographically expanded its pharmacokinetic (PK) capabilities at sites central to major pharmaceutical and biotechnology hubs. More>>

Show germs the final curtain

Teknomek broadens its PVC strip curtain range with anti-microbial options

Teknomek’s PVC strip curtains are renowned for helping reduce hygiene risk by keeping differently graded areas within cleanrooms separate. The company has now extended this protection by adding anti-microbial protection embedded within the PVC to prevent the growth of bacteria, including MRSA, and further minimising the risk of cross-contamination. The anti-microbial curtains are built to last, with silver ions incorporated during the manufacturing process, providing significantly greater microbial resistance. The hard-wearing curtains suitable for use in temperatures of +38°C to - 10°C. More>>

Wickham Laboratories to present at Cleanroom Technology Conference 2018

Wickham Laboratories CEO, Dr John McKenzie, will be presenting at the Cleanroom Technology Conference on the 16th May at 2:30PM, at the National Conference Centre in Birmingham

We are pleased to announce our CEO, Dr John McKenzie, will be presenting on ‘Microbiological Considerations in Cleanroom Validation’ at the Cleanroom Technology Conference to be held 16th-17th May, 2018. More>>

Porton Biopharma opens new facility to make more of its childhood cancer cure

In a ribbon cutting ceremony, John Glen MP for Salisbury and South Wiltshire today (27th April 2018) officially opened Porton Biopharma Limited’s (PBL) new fermentation facility which will be used to manufacture the company’s life-saving leukaemia drug Erwinase®.    More>>

TheVax Genetics Vaccine CO., Ltd and Biotechpharma UAB to collaborate on cGMP production of THEVAX HBV Vaccine

VILNIUS, Lithuania and TAIPEI, Taiwan, April 30, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- TheVax Genetics Vaccine CO., Ltd (6567.TWO) and Biotechpharma UAB have entered into a manufacturing agreement to produce THEVAX HBV vaccine for first-in-human clinical trials. More>>

Countdown to the UK’s leading production line event begins

The PPMA Show to celebrate its 30th anniversary at the NEC Birmingham 25-27 September 2018

The manufacturing sector has just achieved its longest period of expansion since 1968, boosted by global economic growth and the weakened pound, while early signs reveal that Britain’s manufacturers are on track to outpace the rest of the economy – setting the year on a strong path for growth. More>>

Mologic Signs Agreements with Medisur and Peripal to Distribute PERiPLEX POC Diagnostic in Europe

Point-of-care test for detection of infection in patients on peritoneal dialysis available in France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland

Mologic Ltd, a developer of powerful, personalised diagnostics to improve the lives of patients, today announced that it has signed agreements with medical technology companies, Medisur and Peripal AG to distribute PERiPLEX®, a rapid point-of-care (POC) test for the detection of infection in patients on peritoneal dialysis (PD). Both companies are specialists in the development and distribution of products which enable patient self-management and will supply PERiPLEX as part of a highly complementary product portfolio in key European markets including France, Germany, Italy, The Netherlands, Austria and Switzerland. More>>