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June 9, 2016
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MilliporeSigma Survey Results
SGS Offers HDX–MS at West Chester Facility
FDA Discusses Suffixes for Biosimilar Naming

Top Stories

Diverging Results in Clinical Success Rates for Biologics

An article in Nature Reviews Drug Delivery reports the clinical success rates of biologics, and these numbers differ from those recently highlighted in a similar BIO study.
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Using a New CRISPR Effector to Edit RNA

As the battle for ownership over the use of CRISPR to edit DNA heats up, some of the CRISPR pioneers refocus their efforts to demonstrate the technology’s applications for editing RNA.
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Dutch System to Track Biosimilar Use and Switching Announced

New pharmacovigilance activities seek to support the creation of guidelines for safe switching from innovator products to biosimilars.
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Industry News

MilliporeSigma Surveys Biopharmaceutical Executives

MilliporeSigma surveyed 250 biopharmaceutical executives on how their companies will manage new risks associated with the changing biopharmaceutical landscape.
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Pharmapack Europe Launches Start-up Hub

The Start-up Hub is designed to give start-up companies the opportunity to network at Pharmapack.
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EXPERT INTERVIEW

Adam Feinberg, associate professor of Biomedical Engineering at Carnegie Mellon University, sat down with Pharmaceutical Technology to discuss challenges in 3D bioprinting.

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Supplier News

New Contract Research and Manufacturing Firm BioDuro Launches

The new company is the product of a merger with Formex.
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SGS to Offer HDX–MS at West Chester Facility

The company plans to introduce HDX–MS in quarter three of 2016 at its West Chester, PA facility.
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Bio/Pharma News

Amyris and Janssen Collaborate on Biosynthetic Drug Discovery

Amyris will use its platform technology to develop a library of natural and natural-like compounds to test against Janssen’s therapeutic target.
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Mylan and Biocon's Biosimilar to Herceptin Demonstrates Comparable Efficacy

Results of the HERITAGE study were announced at the 2016 American Society of Clinical Oncology meeting.
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Regulatory News

FDA Reiterates Decision to Require Suffixes in Biosimilar Naming

The agency reiterated its earlier decision to require suffixes in biosimilar naming, but was unclear on suffix meaning.
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EMA Encourages Advanced Therapies

The agency published a report on fostering the development of advanced therapy medicinal products.
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FEATURED TOPICS

VACCINES

Building a Better Self-Injection Solution

Experts discuss the key considerations in the development of an autoinjector.
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PEER-REVIEWED RESEARCH

Qualifying Personnel to Visually Inspect Cleaned Equipment Part II: Small vs. Large Group Training

This article presents recommendations based on a program that was set up to qualify members of a large, diverse team at one oral solid-dosage-form manufacturing facility.
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FACILITIES

Deciding When To Use Modular Construction

Different types of modular systems have advantages and disadvantages.
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MANUFACTURING

Integrating Single-Use Systems in Pharma Manufacturing

Industry experts discuss the benefits and challenges of using single-use systems in pharmaceutical manufacturing.
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Webcasts

Practical Guidance for Successful Mammalian Cell Banking & Cell Line Characterization

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Join this informative webinar, presented by the team at Eurofins Lancaster Laboratories, to learn about the various aspects of cell banking and cell line characterization, including GMP production master and working cell banks, GMP non-production (e.g. bioassay) master and working cell banks, R&D cell banks or banking for end of production cells.
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MES 2016, the life science industry's most in-depth MES-focused event, is packed with breakthrough content and next-generation strategies for achieving the highest ROI on your MES activities. Gain insight on innovative applications and processes to master advanced IT-based solutions. Collaborate on prevailing approaches to ensure manufacturing excellence by successfully deploying, integrating, maintaining and utilizing MES data.
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Practical Implementation of the New Elemental Impurities Guidelines

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The new ICH Q3D Guideline for Elemental Impurities has initiated reviews and changes in quality testing programs in bio/pharmaceutical companies around the world. Companies need to assess the risks of potential elemental impurities in their process and materials streams. In this webcast, experts review the requirements of elemental impurities guidelines, practical recommendations to address implementation challenges, and key considerations for analytical testing programs.

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August 10-11, 2016

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August 17-18, 2016

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September 12-14, 2016

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Bio/Pharma in China
New Initiatives, New Opportunities

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REFERENCE BOOKS

Pharmaceutical Technology Drug Delivery Guides

A three-volume set of drug delivery system handbooks. A compilation of articles related to methods and processes of manufacturing and administering pharmaceutical compounds to achieve therapeutic effects.  Topics include the development of controlled-release formulations and reformulating injectable drugs for oral delivery.
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eBOOKS

Bioprocessing & Sterile Manufacturing eBook

Read feature articles on accelerated scale-up for vaccine production, standards for air cleanliness classification, aseptic filling advances, a flexible approach to cleanroom design, a science-driven approach for microbial control, removing genotoxic impurities, regulatory enforcement, drug shortages, and validation of single-use shipping systems.


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