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AlzeCure enters an outlicensing and collaboration agreement with QuantumCell ApS

AlzeCure will receive an upfront payment of $12m, with additional development and commercial milestone payments and royalties

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AlzeCure enters an outlicensing and collaboration agreement with QuantumCell ApS

SGS awards Yaoshi the world’s first IEC 81001-5-1 CB certification for medical device cybersecurity

SGS awards Yaoshi the world’s first IEC 81001-5-1 CB certification for...

SGS awards Yaoshi the world’s first IECEE CB certification in accordance with IEC 81001-5-1:2021 for its...
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Annex 1 at the transfer point: how to meet the evolving evidence challenge

Annex 1 at the transfer point: how to meet the evolving evidence challenge

As Annex 1 raises expectations for contamination control, transfer-point evidence must become more dynamic, connected and defensible throughout the entire product lifecycle
Caidya announces strategic combination with Simbec-Orion

Caidya announces strategic combination with Simbec-Orion

Uniting early-phase pharmacology expertise with global clinical execution capabilities, Caidya and Simbec-Orion have combined to form a global specialty clinical CRO
Icosagen completes €45m expansion to bring discovery, development and GMP manufacturing under one roof

Icosagen completes €45m expansion to bring discovery, development and GMP manufacturing under one roof

The expansion enables Icosagen to support biotechnology and biopharmaceutical companies globally across discovery, developability assessment, CMC development and Phase I/II GMP manufacturing within one integrated organisation at a single site
Cellares accepted to FDA's inaugural manufacturing precheck cohort

Cellares accepted to FDA's inaugural manufacturing precheck cohort

The pilot gives Cellares direct, ongoing engagement with the FDA during facility development and application submission periods, compressing regulatory timelines and derisking the path to commercial-scale production for drug sponsors building on the company's platform.
Just–Evotec Biologics launches J.TRAIN to deliver turnkey continuous manufacturing for biologics

Just–Evotec Biologics launches J.TRAIN to deliver turnkey continuous manufacturing for biologics

Modular manufacturing infrastructure, equipment and proprietary technology enable a rapid and cost-efficient increase in capacity for biologics manufacturing
Lonza expands strategic collaboration with leading US biopharmaceutical company

Lonza expands strategic collaboration with leading US biopharmaceutical company

The tailor-made comprehensive offering spans a diversified clinical and commercial portfolio of innovative modalities, including process intensification and drug product manufacturing
Siemens and IFS partner to close the loop across the product lifecycle with industrial AI

Siemens and IFS partner to close the loop across the product lifecycle with industrial AI

Siemens and IFS have partnered to help manufacturers connect engineering intelligence with operational reality — increasing the value of their products and optimising their production assets across the entire product lifecycle with industrial AI
Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing: why a trusted partner makes all the difference

Safety in pharmaceutical manufacturing: why a trusted partner makes all the difference

By taking a three-tiered approach to protecting patients and personnel and ensuring plant compliance, GEA adopts a consultative approach to helping its customers navigate the responsibilities of pharmaceutical manufacturing safety with confidence

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ten23 health obtains ATMP manufacturing GMP licenses from Swissmedic for its Basel and Visp facilities

ten23 health obtains ATMP manufacturing GMP licenses from Swissmedic for its Basel and Visp facilities

ten23 health has successfully obtained GMP certifications for the manufacturing and testing of advanced therapy medicinal products(ATMPs) in its facilities in Basel and Visp, Switzerland
Manufacturing
IMCD opens new Pharmaceutical Technical Centre in New Jersey

IMCD opens new Pharmaceutical Technical Centre in New Jersey

IMCD has launched a new Pharmaceutical Technical Centre in Allendale, New Jersey, offering advanced formulation support for solid, semi-solid and liquid dosage forms, alongside a co-located Food & Nutrition US Technical Hub
Research & Development
AbbVie receives positive CHMP opinion for Upadacitinib (RINVOQ) to treat adults and adolescents with non-segmental vitiligo

AbbVie receives positive CHMP opinion for Upadacitinib (RINVOQ) to treat adults and adolescents with non-segmental vitiligo

If approved, upadacitinib is expected to be the first systemic medication for patients with non-segmental vitiligo, addressing important treatment needs for those living with the chronic, unpredictable autoimmune disease
Finance
Adragos signs agreement with Towa Pharmaceutical to supply off-patent medicines

Adragos signs agreement with Towa Pharmaceutical to supply off-patent medicines

Adragos Pharma Kawagoe KK has announced the signing of an agreement with Towa Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd, to establish a strategic collaboration aimed at ensuring the stable supply of off-patent pharmaceuticals
Drug Delivery
SCHOTT Pharma invests in sterile cartridge production in Hungary

SCHOTT Pharma invests in sterile cartridge production in Hungary

SCHOTT Pharma breaks ground for a new production facility for ready-to-use cartridges in Hungary
Manufacturing
AdvanCell establishes US headquarters and manufacturing hub in Greater Boston

AdvanCell establishes US headquarters and manufacturing hub in Greater Boston

Radiopharmaceutical developer AdvanCell has expanded its US footprint with a new global headquarters and planned manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, supporting the development and future commercialisation of its lead-212 targeted alpha therapy pipeline
Ingredients
GELITA launches ultra-low endotoxin MEDELLAPRO grade targeting sensitive biomedical applications

GELITA launches ultra-low endotoxin MEDELLAPRO grade targeting sensitive biomedical applications

The new gelatin excipient, featuring less than ten endotoxin units per gram, expands GELITA's ECE portfolio for drug delivery, vaccine stabilisation and 3D bioprinting, alongside recombinant animal-free collagen development
Ingredients
NorthStar and QSA Global sign multi-year partnership to secure actinium-225 supply chain

NorthStar and QSA Global sign multi-year partnership to secure actinium-225 supply chain

NorthStar Medical Radioisotopes and QSA Global have announced a new strategic services agreement to support commercial-scale production of actinium-225 through a closed-loop radium-226 target supply and recycling programme for targeted alpha therapies
Sustainability
Vetter named Best Managed Company for seventh year in a row

Vetter named Best Managed Company for seventh year in a row

The CDMO was the only company to be awarded Platinum status, having been recognised for its strategic focus, economic success and sustainability targets
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Analysis
Purification: a critical success factor in peptide programmes

Purification: a critical success factor in peptide programmes

This article examines why advanced chromatography, process intensification and sustainability initiatives can help manufacturers to improve process efficiency and long-term supply security
Analysis
Conjugation chemistry key to unlocking next-generation oligonucleotide therapies, says Bachem

Conjugation chemistry key to unlocking next-generation oligonucleotide therapies, says Bachem

As demand for oligonucleotide therapeutics accelerates, Bachem's Director of Oligonucleotide Production explains how conjugation chemistry is helping CDMOs overcome delivery challenges

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FINAT Recognises Digital Security Seal from Schreiner MediPharm

FINAT Recognises Digital Security Seal from Schreiner MediPharm

Schreiner MediPharm, a leading developer and manufacturer of innovative functional labels for the healthcare industry, received the prestigious Group Award for Innovation...
How a manufacturer tripled granulation line productivity

How a manufacturer tripled granulation line productivity

A global manufacturer exporting to US markets was facing a 20% rejection rate for Sucralfate Tablets, leading to order non-fulfilment penalties
Precision matters: Guardtech and DryR leading the way for controlled environment provision when things get seriously tight

Precision matters: Guardtech and DryR leading the way for controlled environment provision when things get seriously tight

East Anglian contamination control specialists Guardtech are collaborating with dry room experts DryR to strengthen their overall delivery of advanced cleanroom and dry...
Shilpa Biologicals commissions one of India’s very few integrated ADC drug substance GMP manufacturing facilities

Shilpa Biologicals commissions one of India’s very few integrated ADC drug substance GMP manufacturing facilities

Ready to take on global ADC development and manufacturing programmes
AP Connect 4.0 strengthens data management and traceability in connected laboratories

AP Connect 4.0 strengthens data management and traceability in connected laboratories

Anton Paar has announced the latest update of its lab execution system, AP Connect 4.0, featuring enhanced capabilities for centralised user management, secure data...
Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

Guardtech sponsors charity football match fundraiser to kick off latest round of community support initiatives

The Suffolk-based cleanroom construction specialists have pledged £1,000 in shirt sponsorship funds to support children’s cancer charity Be More Fab
SCHOTT Pharma and SHL Medical enhance home-based large-volume injections for patients

SCHOTT Pharma and SHL Medical enhance home-based large-volume injections for patients

SCHOTT Pharma and SHL Medical have joined forces to introduce the first large-volume cartridge in an autoinjector
Measurement uncertainty explained – Why it matters more than you think

Measurement uncertainty explained – Why it matters more than you think

In regulated environments, where decisions often depend on whether a result passes or fails a defined limit, understanding measurement uncertainty becomes critical
How acetone impacts glove integrity in the lab

How acetone impacts glove integrity in the lab

Acetone permeates nitrile gloves with no visible warning. Learn how it happens, why labs miss it, and five steps to protect your lab team
Haier Biomedical introduces higher capacity benchtop centrifuge with rapid pre-cooling

Haier Biomedical introduces higher capacity benchtop centrifuge with rapid pre-cooling

Haier Biomedical – a trusted partner in reliable laboratory equipment – has introduced the LX-155T750R, its latest high-speed, benchtop centrifuge featuring ECO...
RFID brings greater visibility to pharmaceutical supply chains

RFID brings greater visibility to pharmaceutical supply chains

From hospital pharmacies to global distribution networks, RFID is adding a new layer of intelligence to pharmaceutical logistics
Precision on the move: one handheld device, infinite applications

Precision on the move: one handheld device, infinite applications

HBK launches DA110 handheld indicator for precise field measurements and mobile calibration

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From powder to granules: a deep dive into wet granulation methods - WEBINAR NOW ON DEMAND

From powder to granules: a deep dive into wet granulation methods - WEBINAR NOW ON DEMAND

From powder to granules: a deep dive into wet granulation methods - WEBINAR NOW ON DEMAND
Manufacturing Chemist Stand Side with GEA and Hovione

Manufacturing Chemist Stand Side with GEA and Hovione

Manufacturing Chemist Stand Side with GEA and Hovione
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Panthera joins the Association of Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC)

Panthera joins the Association of Multisite Research Corporations (AMRC)

Membership strengthens Panthera’s ability to collaborate across the industry, contribute to collective advocacy and help shape the future of clinical research
Terminal sterilisation versus aseptic filling: ensuring drug product safety

Terminal sterilisation versus aseptic filling: ensuring drug product safety

The sterility of drug products is critical to patient safety. Choosing between terminal sterilisation or aseptic processing to achieve this should reflect the final product’s...
US mRNA policy shift: are vaccine headwinds accelerating oncology focus?

US mRNA policy shift: are vaccine headwinds accelerating oncology focus?

With Washington’s stance on mRNA vaccines cooling, Manufacturing Chemist examines whether policy and funding signals could influence the pharmaceutical industry’s most...
Reimagining biosimilars: faster access, stronger supply, sustainable healthcare

Reimagining biosimilars: faster access, stronger supply, sustainable healthcare

Outdated development models, uneven adoption and policy barriers are holding Europe back. Dr Kevin Robinson (KSR) spoke to Matt Erick (ME), Head of Advanced Markets at Biocon...

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Aplagon appoints Carl Lindgren as Board Chair to guide later stage clinical and corporate development Veteran life sciences executive brings over 30 years of strategic and commercial leadership as Aplagon advances through Phase 2 development in multiple thrombosis-inflammatory...
Entact Bio appoints John G. Houston, Ph.D., to its Board of Directors A veteran biopharma innovator who helped advance the first FDA-approved PROTAC drug, Dr. Houston will strengthen Entact's leadership in induced-proximity therapeutics
Alfa Laval appoints new managing director to drive strategic growth Alessandro Bracco will lead Alfa Laval UK & Ireland as the company targets growth opportunities across key sectors, including pharmaceutical
The Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) names its 85th President Currently Head of Process Engineering at Costain, Dr Ollie Folayan has more than two decades of experience spanning traditional energy industries and emerging low-carbon...
MHRA scientific leader recognised in 2026 King's Birthday Honours Dr Nicola Rose receives OBE for services to science and public health
Hansa Biopharma appoints Fredrik Röök as VP Business Development Hansa Biopharma AB, “Hansa” (Nasdaq Stockholm: HNSA) today announced that Fredrik Röök has been appointed as VP Business Development effective 17th August. Mr Röök will...
Servomex appoints new Global Sales Director Servomex, international expert in gas analysis, has appointed David Jones as Global Sales Director to lead and strengthen its worldwide commercial strategy. Based in the UK...
Lonza appoints Hans Trees as Global Head of Communications Hans Trees will join Lonza as Global Head of Communications, Senior Vice President and Member of the Extended Executive Committee, effective 1 September 2026. Hans combines...
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