LSG, Coventry University collaborate on delivery of cell and gene therapy
CellShip offers an alternative to cryopreservation, the parties note
IntegriChain acquires Blue Fin Group, bolstering its commercialization-advising expertise
Companies to focus on market access strategies
Great Point Partners strikes deal for cell therapy CDMO
Newly acquired Performance Cell Manufacturing will now be known as Cellipont Bioservices
Samsung Biologics to construct manufacturing plant for next-gen vaccines, C>s
CDMO's new South Korean facility to offer a range of production services
Pharmaceutical Executive and Pharmaceutical Commerce announce editorial reorganization
The restructural changes at the pharma pubs are effective immediately
Procaps Group purchases softgel production facility
Acquisition of 86,000 square-foot plant has capability of manufacturing 1.8 billion capsules annually
Loftware acquires PRISYM ID
Deal helps expands software company’s labeling capabilities in clinical trial, med device and pharma spaces
Three firms join forces to form ProtaGene, a new CRO
Protagen, BioAnalytix and GeneWerk merger set to target biopharma, C> sectors
DCTs can offer net benefits ranging from five to 14 times, study says
Tufts analysis uncovers various benefits to conducting decentralized clinical trials—including financial benefits
RQM+ furthers regulatory knowledge with consulting firm purchase
Acquisition of AcKnowledge RS also expands company's IVD expertise
Catalent boosts cold chain packaging services
Will welcome seven temperature-controlled processing suites to accommodate various biologic drug needs
SK Inc. invests $350 million in Center for Breakthrough Medicines
Partnership enhances CBM’s manufacturing capabilities in C> space
Pharmaron purchases API manufacturing facility from Recipharm
Agreement allows CRO to grow its manufacturing services, including in the chemistry space
Due to supply chain disruptions, air freight growth cut in half
November report indicates a decrease in air cargo compared to October, but a rise in global demand compared to pre-Covid numbers
Analysis: Smaller biotech firms to continue taking the lead on dealmaking in 2022
Syneos Health’s annual survey reveals the potential for shifts in the M&A space
Avid Bioservices unveils latest downstream processing suite
Marks the first step in two-phase facility expansion project
Fujifilm grows lab space at North Carolina facility
Center’s 89,000 square-foot expansion expected to double its capacity
Bayer, Mammoth Biosciences ink novel gene editing technology deal
Strategic collaboration will feature Mammoth’s CRISPR know-how to design in vivo therapies
BioLife Solutions establishes C> partnership with Seattle Children’s
Collaboration aims to prioritize best practices in fields of biopreservation and closed-system manufacturing, while improving children’s health
No slowing of approval train at FDA
Pandemic notwithstanding, the agency maintained a steady pace in 2021 in clearing important new therapies, including new vaccines and drugs for Covid
Pfizer, BioNTech collaborate on development of shingles vaccine
The shot—which could be the first one to be mRNA based—is scheduled to begin clinical trials later this year
Knipper expands its Indiana facility
Development project features 150,000 square feet of additional space to accommodate company’s 3PL offerings
Piramal Pharma grows its in-vitro biology offerings at Ahmedabad location
Investment features the construction of a high-throughput screening center
Novo Holdings to purchase RiteDose
BFS technology deal expected to be finalized in Q1
FDA declares Pfizer vaccine booster can be administered to all individuals 12 and older
Ruling also shortens time required between the initial two shots and the booster to five months
GE Healthcare completes acquisition of BK Medical
Deal expands GE’s $3 billion ultrasound business from diagnostics into surgical and therapeutic interventions
First Covid antiviral pill wins FDA authorization
Emergency-use clearance of Pfizer drug a major milestone in the fight against the now-omicron-fueled virus in the US
People spotlight — December 2021
The latest people news happenings over the past month
Bosch Service Solutions will acquire Elpro for pharma logistics temperature monitoring
The new parent company will expand security, monitoring and remedial action for pharma shipments
Eversana, Janssen sign RWD agreement
Parties will collaborate in enhancing chronic disease care therapies
