Infographics by Merck 28 Mar 2023 Infographic: Why choosing a client-centric CTDMO is critical when outsourcing biomanufacturing projects In 2021, 28% of FDA approvals were granted to biologic drugs, showcasing the increasing demand for the biopharma industry to develop, manufacture and market biologic-based therapies. Biologic drugs include monoclonal antibodies and large molecules produced in mammalian cells, bringing the already complex process of drug development to a new level. Although the biomanufacturing of many […] March 28, 2023 - 2 minutesmins - By Maya Chergova Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by PHTA Ltd 14 Mar 2023 Nurturing healthcare innovation: a multi-disciplinary ecosystem to overcome startup challenges The Covid-19 pandemic highlighted the importance of innovation in the healthcare space when tackling a public health challenge. Nonetheless, health innovation startups today face multiple hurdles, from sourcing funding, to obtaining access to the right expertise, and more. Of late, an additional hurdle that young life science businesses also have to contend with is the […] March 14, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Sudha Sundaram Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by MC Services 10 Mar 2023 Meet some of the biotechs attending Bio-Europe Spring 2023 As Bio-Europe Spring 2023 is set to take place from March 20 to March 22 in Basel, Switzerland, a budding biotech hub, the event will provide opportunities to engage with representatives of hundreds of companies from around the world. At the convention, exhibitors will be able to showcase their innovations and meet with prospective sponsors, […] March 10, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Roohi Mariam Peter Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by MC Services 9 Mar 2023 Pharma services companies you should know about at Bio-Europe Spring 2023 Bio-Europe Spring 2023, which takes place March 20-22 in Basel, Switzerland, is the largest gathering of biopharma professionals in Europe. It presents an opportunity for companies from around the world to engage in face-to-face meetings and facilitate partnerships. Alongside networking, there will also be workshops, panels, exhibitions, and a variety of company presentations. The keynote […] March 9, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Willow Shah-Neville Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by B2B - Breast2Bone 21 Feb 2023 From breast to bone: Refining metastasis drug discovery with a novel organ-on-a-chip device Understanding invasive cancer progression and metastasis formation are among the core open questions in cancer research. However, the limitations of current models lead to high failure rates in drug development. An EU-funded consortium has designed an organ-on-a-chip approach that could deliver new insights. In metastasis, circulating tumor cells spontaneously shed from the primary site to […] February 21, 2023 - 6 minutesmins - By Ute Boronowsky Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by Merck 14 Feb 2023 How efficient lab inventory management can become a driver for success Lab inventory management is often not the first priority of biotech companies trying to stay ahead in a competitive environment. But according to a report released by the EU commission, the hidden costs of inefficient lab practices are estimated to exceed €10B every year. Novel lab inventory management solutions can thus reduce costs and push […] February 14, 2023 - 5 minutesmins - By Ute Boronowsky Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by WuXi Advanced Therapies 7 Feb 2023 Streamlining CAR-T cell therapy manufacturing: a platform approach Chimeric antigen receptor-T cell (CAR-T) therapy is an exciting treatment modality for blood cancers that do not respond to standard treatment. But manufacturing these CAR-T therapies brings challenges. How can life science companies overcome them to minimize costs and improve patient access? In patients with cancer for whom chemotherapy proves unsuccessful, CAR-T therapy may provide […] February 7, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by WuXi Advanced Therapies 17 Jan 2023 Navigating cell and gene therapy manufacturing with a long-term partnership Cell and gene therapies have proven to be promising treatments for cancers and genetic diseases, but developers face key challenges before these treatments reach patients’ bedsides. A long-term partnership with a contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) can ease the path life science companies travel from manufacturing these life-changing treatments and bringing them to the […] January 17, 2023 - 7 minutesmins - By Alexander Burik Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by ACROBiosystems 3 Nov 2022 Impacting vaccine development: COVID-19 and its implications for the future of vaccines The development of COVID-19 vaccines was an unprecedented achievement at a time of urgent medical need. We explore the novel technology platforms that went into their development and consider their long-term impact on vaccine research. Ever since the first vaccine against smallpox in the late 1700s, vaccines have gained a reputation as a critical tool […] November 3, 2022 - 8 minutesmins - By Sudha Sundaram Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by Biognosys 27 Sep 2022 Using the power of proteomics to predict immunotherapy responses in melanoma and beyond Next-generation proteomics has a vital role to play in the search for new biomarkers of immunotherapy response. Recent studies in melanoma presented at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress highlight how these insights have the potential to transform cancer care. The recent success of immunotherapies that manipulate the patient’s immune system to recognize […] September 27, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By External Contributor Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by Computomics 30 Aug 2022 Metagenomics: unlocking the secrets of microbial communities The combination of advanced sequencing technologies and user-friendly data analysis solutions is bringing metagenomics into the reach of more scientists, creating new opportunities to ask and answer exciting research questions. New ways to look at microbes Metagenomics is a relatively new field that is radically changing how microbial analyses are performed and making it possible […] August 30, 2022 - 6 minutesmins - By Julia Kaiser Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email
Sponsored by Hub Organoids 12 Jul 2022 The organoid era: bringing patient-relevant preclinical models to the lab Drug development is a lengthy and costly process that takes at least 10 years on average from drug discovery to commercialization, requiring billions of dollars in investment. However, over 90% of new drugs that are tested in clinical trials fail. Organoids — three-dimensional, patient-derived mini-organs in a dish — offer a solution to this challenge. […] July 12, 2022 - 7 minutesmins - By Sudha Sundaram Share WhatsApp Twitter Linkedin Email