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Lonza enhances advanced synthesis capabilities to advance bioconjugate development

The CDMO has completed the expansion of the Oss site to add capacity, as well as fully integrating the industry-leading ADC technology platform into Advanced Synthesis

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Insilico Medicine and China Medical System expand AI drug discovery...

Insilico Medicine and China Medical System Holdings have announced multiple AI-driven R&D collaborations in central...
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NewBiologix publishes paper on breakthrough HEK293 line

The biotech says the newly published peer-reviewed data indicates a two-fold increase in the full-to-empty rAAV ratio using NBX1P01 compared to a leading commercial HEK293 cell line

Moderna granted marketing authorisation for COVID-19 vaccine in Europe

The product is now Moderna's third in its respiratory vaccine portfolio to be authorised in the European Union, following the approval of Spikevax and mRESVIA
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Olon and Zymvol partner to accelerate commercial viability of biocatalysis

Speaking exclusively to Manufacturing Chemist, Olon's Dr Ester Masllorens says that the strategic collaboration will remove key barriers to industrial-scale biocatalysis in pharmaceutical manufacturing
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FDA grants approval for commercial manufacturing at Rezon Bio's Warsaw-Duchnice facility

Rezon Bio announces that its Warsaw-Duchnice facility has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the commercial manufacturing of a biosimilar
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Axplora invests in Le Mans lyophilisation expansion and appoints new site head

Axplora has revealed plans to expand lyophilisation capacity at its Le Mans ADC manufacturing site, with CEO Martin Meeson speaking exclusively to Manufacturing Chemist about tightening European capacity and how the investment aims to prevent manufacturing becoming a bottleneck for programmes
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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 commercially promising frontier: oncology therapeutics

FDA to review Moderna’s mRNA flu vaccine mRNA-1010 after revised filing

The US regulator has accepted Moderna’s amended biologics licence application for its investigational mRNA flu vaccine, mRNA-1010, assigning an August 2026 decision date

Drug-loaded pellets: unlocking flexible oral dosage design with modern pelletisation technologies

Produced using advanced extrusion–spheronisation technologies such as GEA’s NICA systems, drug-loaded pellets are gaining traction as a flexible and scalable oral solid dosage platform that enhances release control, patient outcomes and manufacturing efficiency

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Analysis

UK biotech ends 2025 resilient as investor confidence returns, BIA reports

UK biotech finished 2025 with renewed momentum despite a challenging investment climate, according to the BioIndustry Association, with a strong Q4 rebound and growing policy support boosting confidence as the sector heads into 2026
Manufacturing

Capricorn Scientific expands European infrastructure with new German hub to boost pharma supply

Capricorn Scientific strengthens its European footprint with a new cGMP-aligned logistics and production hub in Ebsdorfergrund, enhancing supply security, scalability and long-term partnerships for biotech and pharma customers
Sustainability

Cleanroom Technology launches global cleanroom awards

Introducing the Cleanroom Technology Awards, the global benchmark for cleanroom excellence
Ingredients

Piramal Pharma Solutions introduces tablet-in-capsule capabilities

Enhancing dosing flexibility and patient-centric drug delivery
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Drug Delivery

From injection to ingestion: can yeast make vaccines more accessible?

As global vaccination coverage declines and distribution challenges persist, researchers are exploring edible yeast-based vaccines as a simpler, more scalable alternative to injections
Research & Development

Harness Therapeutics nominates first-in-class Huntington's Disease candidate HRN001

The UK biotech has selected HRN001, an antisense oligonucleotide designed to upregulate the genetically validated FAN1 target, as its lead programme for Huntington’s disease and established a Clinical Advisory Board to support planned first-in-human studies in 2027
Regulatory

SGS granted approval for resumption of human ADME using carbon-14

The approval allows SGS to resume carbon-14 human ADME studies at its clinical pharmacology unit in Antwerp, reinstating a specialised capability in early-phase clinical research across Europe
Finance

Medica and Axon Diagnostics merge to expand UK remote diagnostic capacity

Medica Group has agreed to add Axon Diagnostics to its business, combining clinical scale and advanced reporting technology to serve more than 2.5 million patients across NHS Trusts
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Manufacturing

DFE Pharma unveils continuous manufacturing platform to accelerate formulation development

DFE Pharma has introduced a continuous manufacturing platform developed with Gericke to support formulation optimisation and ICH Q13 alignment, with Sander van Gessel telling Manufacturing Chemist exclusively how limited flexibility on GMP lines continues to hinder CM adoption across the pharmaceutical sector
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Analysis

Refractometry solves many of the chemical industry’s liquid measurement challenges

Liquid measurements are essential for process control and optimisation, as well as energy efficiency and quality control. However, monitoring can be particularly challenging in the chemical industry
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Ingredients

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 Biologics (pictured), to discover how the industry can close the biosimilars void and unlock billions in savings

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Echo MS+ integration enhances high-throughput mass spectrometry

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IMA strengthens aseptic and containment capabilities with ProSys acquisition

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Promega unveils cellular target engagement technology

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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

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Overcoming the hurdles of strategic market expansion

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Building a beta-lactam powerhouse: Gaelic’s strategic leap with Athlone

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Belén Garijo to become Chief Executive Officer of Sanofi
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Kindeva announces leadership transition to support strategic growth David Stevens assumes CEO role as part of a planned succession strategy
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