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BioPharm International
March 3, 2020
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CPhI Japan Postponed Amid Novel Coronavirus Outbreak

The decision was made after it was determined that many of the event’s largest stakeholders would be unable to travel to the conference due to the novel coronavirus outbreak.
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FDA Ties First Drug Shortage to Coronavirus Outbreak

With the first announced drug shortage tied to the coronavirus outbreak, FDA emphasizes urgency for monitoring drug supply chain.
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Industry News


All-Party Parliamentary Group for Life Sciences Relaunches

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) for Life Sciences, aimed at raising awareness of the United Kingdom’s life sciences among parliamentarians and to explore the challenges and opportunities facing the sector, was relaunched on Feb. 27, 2020.
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FDA and EMA Accept Biologics Application for Novartis Multiple Sclerosis Cell Therapy

If approved, the therapy may become the first-choice treatment for relapsing multiple sclerosis patients and will be the first B-cell therapy that can be self-administered using an autoinjector pen.
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Biopharma News


WuXi and Vir to Collaborate on Novel Coronavirus Treatment

The companies are entering into a development and manufacturing collaboration for the advancement and production of human monoclonal antibodies for the potential treatment of novel coronavirus.
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Hummingbird and Mycenax Partner for Solid Tumor Treatment Manufacturing

The partnership will begin in the second half of 2020.
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Supplier News


Takeda Acquires PvP Biologics for up to $330 Million

Takeda announced the acquisition after the conclusion of a Phase 1 study of the investigational medicine TAK-062 (Kuma062) for the treatment of uncontrolled celiac disease.
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Dyadic Achieves G2 Human-Like Glycosylation Milestone

The company presented data on its G2 glycosylation studies at the 15th European Conference on Fungal Genetics in Rome on Feb. 19, 2020.
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Regulatory News


FDA Smooths Transition of Biologic Approvals

As the date for transitioning the approval of biologic drug to a new pathway comes closer, FDA publishes a final rule and answers questions on the pathway changes.
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Treatment for XLH Receives Approval in Switzerland

Kyowa Kirin has announced that its treatment for X-linked hypophosphatemia (XLH), Crysvita (burisumab), has been approved by Swissmedic for use in adults, adolescents, and children (1 year and older).
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FEATURED TOPICS

PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Comparing Facility Layout Options for Managing Business and Operating Risks

The authors present a risk analysis of the impact of various business and operating risks on three facility layout strategies.
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QUALITY

Gene Therapy Production Must Pass Regulatory Hurdles

Mass-produce cell and gene therapies presents the biopharma industry with a unique set of challenges.
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MANUFACTURING

Moving PAT from Concept to Reality

The learning curve for process analytical technology has slowed widespread adoption.
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DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING

Single-Use for Downstream Chromatography: Benefit or Hindrance?

Single-use technology is gaining ground in downstream bioprocessing, but challenges stall further adoption.
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Understanding Oligonucleotides from Every Angle: Utilizing Mass Spectrometry for Characterization and Quantification
Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 3pm GMT | 4pm CET
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Standards and Best Practices to Support Trace Metal Quantitation in Cell Culture Chemically Defined Media and Hydrolysates
Tuesday, March 3, 2020 at 11am EST | 8am PST | 4pm GMT | 5pm CET
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