Archives for June 29, 2008

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Drug delivery development news in brief

By  Gareth Macdonald

in-PharmaTechnologist's round-up of developments in the field of drug delivery, this week includes: a developmental micro-needle approach for ocular medications; AlphaRx' anti-infective Zysolin nanoparticles; and OptiNose's nasal migraine treatment.

Russia, Pakistan CRO alliance formed

By  Kirsty Barnes

A Russian and a Pakistani contract research organisation (CRO) have formed a new alliance as the global clinical spread continues in this industry.

Upfront launches disposable chromatography units

By  Gareth Macdonald

Industrial separation specialist Upfront Chromatography believes that its new range of disposable absorption chromatography units will help monoclonal antibody (MAb) makers significantly reduce production costs.

Avid Bioservices approved as PER.C6 CMO

By  Kirsty Barnes

DSM Biologics and Crucell have appointed Avid Bioservices as the first pre-approved US contract manufacturer of its PER.C6 human cell lines.