Metrion Biosciences looks to partner and move its lead candidate into clinical trials later this year fueled by a funding round which will also see its drug discovery services expand throughout 2019.
Clinical trials often rely on outsourced testing which poses potential logistical and cost challenges, though researchers recently demonstrated the viability of bringing these tests in-house to speed turnaround time – and more quickly match patients to...
With 70% of its customers in North America and demand increasing, the UK-based CDMO Sterling Pharma Solutions has acquired CiVentiChem’s US facility in Cary, North Carolina.
The discussion surrounding clinical trial awareness has evolved “from mere conversations to action, creativity, and inclusivity from multiple stakeholders,” and will continue to evolve as we work together to create a paradigm shift in awareness, says...
Since finalizing its risk-based monitoring guidance in 2013, the FDA is providing additional information in a new Q&A that reinforces the importance of performing risk assessments for all studies.
The Brazil-headquartered antibiotics company announces that it has invested in two new buildings, a few years after running into regulatory trouble due to non-compliance with cGMP.
US FTC rules that Endo used its dominant position in the market to delay competition from Impax with an illegal pay-for-delay deal for its Opana ER product.
TriNetX acquires Belgium-based Custodix NV to support industry partners looking to collaborate with non-US hospitals – becoming a “one-stop-shop” for clinical data, says SVP.
Horizon Discovery is working with St George’s University Hospital and EMQN to develop reference material for non-invasive prenatal testing, which is being increasingly adopted in the UK and abroad.
Sinclair Research and Turner Scientific sign an exclusive partnership through which the CROs will offer ototoxicity testing services – and improve regulatory guidance regarding the ears to protect patients, says company executive.
Cell One Partners formally launches its consulting services and aims to be a long-term partner to its clients, supporting the development of cell and gene therapies – a market which raised more than $13.3bn in 2018.
The industry in March saw new c-suite appointments at CRF Bracket, PCI Pharma Services, George Clinical, and Paragon Bioservices – as well as moves to boost medical device and DMPK services at Premier Research and Sygnature Discovery, respectively.
Lundbeck extends its research collaboration with the drug discovery services provider Enamine to help “intensify its search for quality lead compounds.”
Trialbee and Linical Accelovance join forces for patient-centric clinical trials using digital innovations to establish a single point of contact to expedite clinical trial enrollment, retention, and speed-to-market solutions.
LabCorp’s collaboration with Mission Bio will use single cell-sequencing technology to understand the genetics of rare cell populations, which could be key to making clinical trials successful, says CEO.
Clinical trials in the UK are reportedly declining as the country grapples with Brexit – a change which could make access to preclinical and bioanalytical research materials, including NHPs, problematic, says QPS.
Sticking is one of the most common issues that is faced in the manufacture of tablets, and may become a more pressing issue once continuous manufacturing is broadly adopted, suggests I Holland’s R&D manager.
Drug development – a dynamic and evolving process – is modernizing at an unprecedented rate, says industry expert, who stresses that change must continue to fully explore the opportunities.
Javara is offering transportation for clinical trial participants via Uber Health, which enables patients to schedule prepaid rides up to 30 days in advance of site visits.
Evotec AG is partnering with the Mark Foundation for Cancer Research to discover and develop first-in-class therapeutics in oncology using its new drug discovery platform.
WuXi LabNetwork enters an agreement with Science Exchange enabling users to order compounds directly following an increased demand for specialty chemicals.
Using its proprietary bioprocessing technology, Cellesce is scaling the production of breast organoids for drug discovery research – with plans to expand into other areas of unmet medical need, says CEO.
Small molecule manufacturing can result in product loss, as the materials manufactured come into contact with internal surfaces thereby impacting drying and creating disruptions in efficency and cost-effectivness.
The Anglo-Swedish company will cut the positions from the site by 2020, with a consultation on the process initiated yesterday, a workers union claimed.
C2 Pharma acquires digoxin API product portfolio from Noblius to secure supply of the ingredient, after disruption of the supply of the API for a number of years.
Thermo Fisher Scientific bolsters its gene therapy capabilities by acquiring Brammer Bio for $1.7bn, as the market becomes an ‘increasing focus’ for customers.
The four-hospital health system, Health Quest, will use IBM Watson for Clinical Trial Matching to match patients to clinical trials throughout its hospital.
AlzProtect is collaborating with Parexel Biotech to advance a Phase IIa clinical trial of its lead candidate, AZP2006, which is being developed for the treatment of a rare neurodegenerative disease.
The clinical data analytics platform firm has raised $75m since 2015 and will continue to enhance both the platform and applications with new capabilities, says CEO.
Clinical AI, no matter how sophisticated, cannot work on its own, says Life Image CEO, who predicts that CROs will either adapt or be disrupted by smaller companies with digital access capabilities.
WuXi STA becomes the preferred CDMO partner for Beta Pharma as the company launches a Phase II clinical trial in China and begins preclinical research for an additional target.
Cure Pharma expands its DEA license to include authorization to manufacture both cannabis plant extracts and CBD within the scope of its patent portfolio.
BlueCloud by HealthCarePoint releases DDIT mechanisms to create an Uber-like service for the health care industry – connecting providers and consumers, such a sponsors and CROs.
Cambrex completes expansion of its R&D laboratory at its Milan site and adds a 12,000-liter reactor to its manufacturing facility during a $3m investment.
Synteract is opening a new office in Swansea, Wales in response to increased demand across its core therapeutic areas for both full-service work and more consultative, standalone projects, says CEO.
WCG’s new SiteReady solution looks to alleviate the challenges facing research teams, helping clinical trial sites remain “highly ranked” with sponsors.
As clinical trials create large amounts of data, and researchers seize the opportunity to use de-identified data as a means to develop and discovery, managing the information has become more and more complex.