Wednesday, May 10, 2023 Daily Archives

Trial regs a challenge for vaccine developers, study

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Running vaccine trials in developing countries is a significant challenge due to complex regulations and CRO management difficulties according to new analysis. The study – published in the current edition of the journal Vaccine X – looked at approaches to clinical development vaccine developers in emerging countries are using. The overall aim is to identify industry needs in terms of organizational development and training. The authors quizzed members of the Developing Countries Vaccine Manufacturers Network (DCVMN) – a voluntary alliance…

May 10, 2023

Sandoz signs biosimilar pact with Just-Evotec

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Sandoz has inked a deal to access manufacturing technology – including continuous processes – from Just-Evotec to support a ramp-up in its biosimilar pipeline. Sandoz has the largest biosimilar portfolios, with eight commercialized products and at least seven products in its pipeline developed both inhouse and in collaboration with industry. With separation from parent firm Novartis imminent, Sandoz has said it is looking to add at least another nine biosimilars to its pipeline and has turned to Just-Evotec Biologics for…

May 10, 2023

Ascend launches with $130m to tackle manufacturability of AAVs

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Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies has launched to feed the demand for adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors. Having raised $132.5 million in a Series A funding led by Abingworth and Petrichor, newly-formed contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) Ascend hopes to support cell and gene therapy players in the development and production of their products. Specifically, the firm is focusing on the development and manufacture of AAV by leveraging its split two-plasmid transfection system, something it says differentiates it from other…

May 10, 2023

Voices of Biotech: Bristol Myers talks diverse leadership

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When it comes to hiring, there is not enough diversity at upper leadership levels says Vibha Jawa, executive director at Bristol Myers Squibb. In the latest episode of Voices of Biotech, brought to you by BioProcess Insider Expression Platform, Bristol Myers Squibb’s Jawa discusses the limited diversity of the hiring pool, building a network of female professionals, and the importance of career mentorship. Jawa shares her career journey and the challenges in transitioning from academia to industry. “There is always…

May 10, 2023