Goodwin doubles US biomanufacturing space
US-based firm Goodwin Biotechnology said it is about to complete the expansion of its biomanufacturing facility as the number of contracts with biotech companies has jumped in the past two years.
Archives for May 13, 2007
Preclinical services news in brief
In this week's review of activity within the preclinical research services arena, new deals have emerged involving Gene Bridges, Panacos Pharmaceuticals, and GenScript.
Roche opens biotech production facility in Basel
Roche has opened a Biotechnology Production Centre at its home base in Basel, Switzerland.
Merck Generics finds new home with Mylan
After months of speculation and bartering following Merck KGaA's decision to put its generics arm up for sale, the winning bid has finally been announced, with US firm Mylan Laboratories emerging victorious beating off the competition and sealing the...
Cancer stem cells therapies in clinical trials
Specific stem cells are thought to be the origin of many, if not all, cancers and although there are several drugs in clinical trials, only small companies are currently conducting research in the area.
Quintiles to bring regulatory experience to biologics
Quintiles has launched a new advisory team to help customers navigate their way through the regulatory quagmire of bringing biologic drugs to market.
Klockner invests in new Indian packaging plant
German packaging company Klockner Pentaplast (KP) is investing more than $20m (€15m) in a new pharmaceutical films manufacturing facility in Aurangabad, India, in a bid to up its presence there.