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PharmTech
May 16, 2019
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In this issue:

Contract Packaging Grows

FDA Releases Oncology Drug Guidance

Newly Combined CRO to Launch at DIA 2019


Top Stories

Pfizer to Acquire Biotech Firm Therachon in Deal Worth $810 Million

The acquisition will expand Pfizer's rare disease portfolio with an early pipeline candidate for treating dwarfism.
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Novartis to Acquire Takeda Eye-Care Drug in Deal Worth Up to $5.3 Billion

Novartis will acquire assets associated with Takeda Pharmaceuticals' Xiidra (lifitegrast ophthalmic solution) 5%, an eye-care drug.
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Industry News

Advancing Cell Therapy for Diabetes

Harvard University researchers used single-cell sequencing to identify a protein expressed uniquely by insulin-producing beta cells created from stem cells in the laboratory.
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NIH Awards Grants to Advance STI Vaccine Development

The National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), awarded grants totaling $41.6 million to establish four cooperative research centers focused on developing vaccines to prevent sexually transmitted infections (STIs).
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Supplier News

Alector, Lonza Partner for Neurodegeneration Therapy Manufacturing

Lonza will provide development and manufacturing services to two of Alector's neurodegeneration drug candidates.
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Newly Combined CRO to Launch at DIA 2019

Research Point Global and WuXi Clinical Development Services have revealed that they are to combine and rebrand as a new CRO, WuXi Clinical.
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Bio/Pharma News

Lundbeck to Acquire Abide Therapeutics

The acquisition provides Valby, Denmark-based Lundbeck with a discovery platform and a US-based research hub.
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Bayer Invests $150 Million to Build a New Cell Culture Technology Center

The new 40,000-ft2 facility will support Bayer's growing biologics portfolio in oncology, cardiology, and additional therapeutic areas.
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Regulatory News

FDA Releases Oncology Drug Guidance

The new guidance document discusses reproductive toxicity testing and labeling recommendations.
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FDA Guidance on ANDA and 505(b)(2) Applications

The new guidance was issued to assist applicants in determining which abbreviated pathway to take for submitting marketing applications.
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FEATURED TOPICS

MANUFACTURING

The Search for Bioprocess Productivity Improvement

Large biopharmas, emerging biotechs, and CMOs are looking for novel ways to improve the productivity of biologics in a rapidly evolving biotherapeutics market.
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EQUIPMENT

Closed Systems for Aseptic Fill and Finish

Isolators, robotics, and other new technologies are ready to modernize aseptic pharmaceutical filling and packaging.
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OUTSOURCING

Contract Packaging Grows

Contract packagers expand operations and services to accommodate growing need.
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FORMULATION

Role of Particle Morphology on Tablet Dissolution Rates

Particle morphology of magnesium stearate, added as an anti-caking agent in a high water soluble drug substance, has an influence on the dissolution rate of compressed tablets.
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UPCOMING WEBCASTs

Overcoming Challenges in Ophthalmic Drug Delivery Including Bioavailability and Sterility
Wednesday, June 19, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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Impact of New FDA Guidance on Bioanalytical Testing on Drug Development
Thursday, May 30, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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Requirements for Fully-Integrated Service Offerings in a HPAPI and Cytotoxic Environment
Two Live Events: Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 10am JST | 9pm EDT | 6pm PDT
Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at 5pm JST | 10am CEST
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Designing Amorphous Dispersion Formulations for Poorly Soluble Drugs
Thursday, May 23, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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Technologies to De-Risk Biologic Candidates to Successfully Transition from Research to Clinic
Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 11am EDT | 8am PDT | 4pm BST | 5pm CEST
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ON DEMAND WEBCASTS

Geographic Advantage: Accelerating Clinical Supply in China and Global Trials
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Beating the Clock: Case Studies in Expediting Biologic Development
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Sustainable Sourcing & Supply Chain Engagement in Pharma
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Patient-Focused Drug Design – A View from the R&D Front Lines
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The Future of Highly Potent API Manufacturing – Lonza Perspective
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Approaches to Analyze and Understand 1–100 µm Particles/Aggregates in Biotherapeutics
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Events

BIO International Convention

June 3–6, 2019

Pharmaceutical-Nutraceutical Extrusion Seminar

June 12–13, 2019

ISPE Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing Conference

June 18–20, 2019

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eBOOKS

Laboratory Best Practices 2018 eBook

The editors explore new tools for bio/pharma lab studies—such as robotics, augmented reality, and advanced instrumentation—as well as best practices for method development, multiple attribute monitoring, lab mixers, and raw material testing.


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