News and Press Releases

Sartorius Opens New Center of Excellence for Bioanalytics in Ann Arbor

Manufacturing of instruments, consumables and reagents for cell and protein analysis Consolidation of existing sites and functions in Ann Arbor Overall investment of around $100m. 5 June 2024 -- Michigan,...

Category: BioManufacturing, Manufacturing and Packing, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 5, 2024

Sartorius Corporation, Otto-Brenner-Straße 20, 37079 Goettingen, Germany

Fortrea Completes Divestiture of Endpoint Clinical and Patient Access Businesses to Arsenal Capital Partners

4 June 2024 -- North Carolina, US -- Fortrea a leading global contract research organisation (CRO), today announced it has completed the divestiture of assets relating to its Enabling Services segment,...

Category: Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 4, 2024

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Kindeva Drug Delivery Expands Loughborough, UK, Facilities at Charnwood Campus to Support Growth of Green Propellant Commercialisation

4 June 2024 -- Loughborough, UK; Minnesota, US; and Missouri, US -- Leading global drug-device combination product CDMO Kindeva Drug Delivery today announced the expansion of their Loughborough, UK, facilities...

Category: BioManufacturing, Drug Delivery, Manufacturing and Packing, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 4, 2024

CARVYKTI▼ (ciltacabtagene autoleucel; cilta-cel) significantly improved progression-free survival and deepened responses versus two standard therapies for patients with functional high-risk multiple myeloma

73% reduction in risk of disease progression or death seen with cilta-cel in the CARTITUDE-4 study in a subset of patients who had early relapse after initial multiple myeloma therapy...

Category: Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery
Posted: June 4, 2024

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Sphere Fluidics launches Cyto-CellectPLUS to accelerate cell line development workflows

4 June 2024 - Cambridge, UK - Sphere Fluidics, a leading provider of innovative microfluidics-based solutions for single-cell analysis and isolation, today announced the launch of Cyto-CellectPLUS. In conjunction with...

Category: Biotechnology, Drug Discovery
Posted: June 4, 2024

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Annogen Announces Research Collaboration with Orchard Therapeutics for the Development of CNS-cell Specific Promoters

Annogen to develop immune cell-specific human promoters for certain Orchard pre-clinical programmes 4 June 2024 -- Amsterdam, The Netherlands -- Annogen, a company with expertise in bespoke promoter design and...

Category: Biotechnology, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 4, 2024

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Kite’s TECARTUS (Brexucabtagene Autoelucel) Demonstrates Sustained Overall Survival in Adult Patients with Relapsed/Refractory B-Cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukaemia

After more than four years of follow-up in the pivotal ZUMA-3 study, median overall survival was 26 months and four-year overall survival rate was 40% at 48 months Survival benefit...

Category: Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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Encouraging New Data Presented on Kite’s YESCARTA (Axicabtagene Ciloleucel) for Relapsed/Refractory Central Nervous System Lymphoma  

At median follow-up of 24.2 months, no apparent additional risks of adverse events related to axicabtagene ciloleucel were seen Findings also suggest efficacy trend with median progression-free survival and durability...

Category: Biotechnology, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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TECVAYLI▼ (teclistamab) shows sustained deep and durable responses in patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma

New MajesTEC-1 data show a median duration of response of 24 months, with responses deepening, including in patients who switched to biweekly dosing Separate analyses from the MajesTEC-1 and OPTec...

Category: Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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First participant dosed in research study investigating the effects of BPL-003, a novel formulation of 5-MeO-DMT, on the human brain

The study is the first of its kind to assess the effects of 5-MeO-DMT in the human brain and will investigate the neurophysiological effects of BPL-003, Beckley Psytech’s novel synthetic...

Category: Clinical Trials, Drug Discovery, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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Gerresheimer to acquire Blitz LuxCo Sarl, the holding company of the Bormioli Pharma Group – Strategic reset of Moulded Glass business

Strategic acquisition: Complementary product portfolio and broad footprint with production sites in Europe Gerresheimer underpins leading market position as a full-service provider for the pharmaceutical and biotech industries  Higher profitability...

Category: Logistics, Manufacturing and Packing
Posted: June 3, 2024

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Altasciences Receives 2024 CRO Leadership Award for Capabilities

16 May 2024 -- Laval, Québec, Canada -- Altasciences announced today that it has been recognised for excellence in contract research with a 2024 CRO Leadership Award for Capabilities. This...

Category: BioManufacturing, Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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TMC welcomes Joe Lopez as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to enhance corporate C-level team

3 June 2024 -- Hampshire, UK -- TMC Pharma Services, an established global product development and clinical research organisation (CRO) headquartered in Hampshire, UK, is pleased to announce the appointment...

Category: Clinical Trials, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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Qlucore starts project after receiving prestigious EU grant to advance personalised cancer treatment

EIC grant awarded after fierce competition 3 June 2024 -- Lund, Sweden -- Qlucore, a leader in software development for precision cancer diagnostics, has passed the evaluation phase and will...

Category: Biotechnology, Other, Pharmaceutical
Posted: June 3, 2024

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Eisai Named on TIME100 Most Influential Companies 2024 List

3 June 2024 -- Tokyo, Japan -- Eisai Co announced today that TIME has selected Eisai as one of the TIME100 Most Influential Companies of 2024. TIME reveals the TIME100...

Category: Biotechnology, Other
Posted: June 3, 2024

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