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Risk Assessment for use of Engineered Genetic Materials in Clinical Research

Advarra

The use of engineered genetic materials in clinical trials is rapidly expanding, with potential applications for genetic vaccines, gene-modified cellular therapies, and gene therapies. A key part of the IBC’s evaluation is assessing the risks posed by the engineered genetic materials. Why Does the IBC Need to do a Risk Assessment?

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Pharmaceutical processing: Why the industry is turning to turnkey

Pharmaceutical Technology

According to Adam Bradbury, GlobalData PharmSource analyst “[…] evidence indicates that containment facilities are in high demand and will be increasingly so in future as the oncology pipeline and the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow.” These turnkey solutions cover every process through the drug manufacturing life cycle.

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API landscape in 2022: Drivers and solutions for small molecules

Pharmaceutical Technology

Research by GlobalData (Contract Small Molecule API Manufacturing Industry by the Numbers – 2021 Edition) shows that containment facilities are in high demand as the use of cytotoxic drugs continues to grow. Adding to these factors is that oncology accounts for the majority of marketed, contained drugs. Containment challenges.

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Engineering an “invisible cloak” for bacteria to deliver drugs to tumors

The Pharma Data

Columbia Engineering researchers report that they have developed a “cloaking” system that temporarily hides therapeutic bacteria from immune systems, enabling them to more effectively deliver drugs to tumors and kill cancer cells in mice. Sheng Professor of Biomedical Engineering. ” An Effective On/Off Switch.

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Leading pharmaceutical logistics and pharma supply chain companies

Pharmaceutical Technology

The download contains detailed information on the providers and their services and solutions, alongside contact details to aid your purchasing or hiring decision. Rise of pharma cold chain logistics companies. The post Leading pharmaceutical logistics and pharma supply chain companies appeared first on Pharmaceutical Technology.

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Researchers Develop World’s First Saliva Test for Diabetes

XTalks

University of Newcastle researchers in Australia have developed a saliva test to evaluate glucose levels in diabetic patients. The test involves the use of testing strips that contain a glucose biosensor with electronic elements in the test’s transistor, like inks, that allow for mass printing of the test strips at low cost.

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Eterna acquires Exacis’ allogeneic immuno-oncology platform

Drug Discovery World

Eterna Therapeutics, a life science company focused on mRNA cell engineering, has acquired Exacis Biotherapeutics’ immuno-oncology platform. The acquisition will provide Eterna with a pipeline of allogeneic immuno-oncology products under development for the treatment of haematologic and solid tumours.