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Biologics, Proteins, Vaccines | Breaking News | Drug Development | Industry News

CuriRx Launches CuriLytics Platform for Biotherapeutic Development

To provide CMC analytical services to support complex biotherapeutic development using high resolution mass spectrometry.

09.21.21

Breaking News | Industry News | Information Technology

Medrio and Phastar Partner to Leverage Metadata for Advanced Data Visualization

Aim to monitor compliance, patient burden and any anomalies that may ultimately impact the interpretation of results.

09.08.21

cGMP Manufacture | Drug Development | QA/QC

Three Tips for Navigating Post-Approval Pharmacovigilance

Seamlessly transition from regulatory reporting to post-approval safety surveillance in today’s market.

Emmanuel Belabe, Associate Vice President, Safety Product Management, ArisGlobal, Nina Patel Lahanis, Associate Vice President, Safety Science, EVERSANA 09.08.21

Breaking News | Facilities | Industry News

Sai Life Sciences Opens New Biology Facility in Hyperbad, India

Positions itself as a differentiated player in Discovery Biology.

08.19.21

Clinical Trials | Logistics

Fortifying Logistics with Technology for Decentralized Trials

UPS Healthcare President Wes Wheeler shares insights on key challenges associated with decentralized clinical trials and how they can be overcome.

Kristin Brooks, Managing Editor, Contract Pharma 08.11.21

cGMP Manufacture | Drug Development | Promotions & Moves

Syngene Adds Senior Leadership in the U.S.

Alex Del Priore appointed Senior Vice President, Manufacturing Services, and Alan Collis appointed Vice President, Integrated Drug Discovery Services.

08.06.21

Clinical Trials | CRO News | Information Technology | Reader Showcase

Quanticate Launches Updated Remote Source Data Verification Platform

Cloud-based application allows verification of multiple clinical research sites’ source data to be completed remotely by specialist team at centralized location

07.19.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | Industry News | Information Technology

Calyx Opens U.S. HQ Near Research Triangle Park

RTP-based headquarters established to meet growing needs for eClinical and regulatory services.

07.19.21

Breaking News | CRO News | Facilities | Industry News

CRO Charnwood Molecular Expands Capabilities

$75m construction project in Loughborough creates flexible facility for the growing CRO.

07.16.21

CRO Partnership Management

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07.13.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | Collaborations & Alliances | Industry News | Information Technology

CMIC and Lokavant Partner to Deploy Clinical Trial Intelligence Platform

Enter first phase of multi-year partnership to deploy predictive analytics platform for monitoring and management of clinical trials in Asia-Pacific.

06.29.21

Clinical Trials | CRO News | Drug Development | Information Technology

Driving Efficiencies in Today’s Complex Trials

Murray Aitken of IQVIA discusses CRO market trends, post-pandemic opportunities, and leveraging tech-enabled services and capabilities.

Kristin Brooks, Managing Editor, Contract Pharma 06.03.21

Clinical Trials | Drug Development | Information Technology

Clinical Development Trends

Digital modernization, decentralized trials, and advanced therapies drive outsourcing of clinical trials.

Kristin Brooks, Managing Editor, Contract Pharma 05.25.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | CRO News

Emmes Acquires Orphan Reach

Establishes Emmes as an industry leader in clinical research for orphan and rare diseases.

Kristin Brooks 05.12.21

Breaking News | Industry News

Altasciences Acquires Calvert Laboratories

Now has presence on U.S. East Coast; increases small molecule expertise.

Tim Wright, Editor, Contract Pharma 05.07.21

Are Your Suppliers Supporting Your Growth?

The role of strategic sourcing and procurement for emerging biopharmaceutical companies.

Dave Stowe and Jonathan Horn, Tunnell Consulting 05.05.21

PPD to Expand GMP Lab in Ireland

Adding cell and gene therapy capabilities to support growing customer need.

Tim Wright, Editor, Contract Pharma 04.29.21

Clinical Trials | CRO News | Information Technology

PPD, Science 37 Partner to Advance Decentralized Trials

PPD will leverage Science 37's DCT SaaS-based technology platform to design, build, test, implement and execute digital trials.

Kristin Brooks 04.28.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | CRO News | Drug Development

Moleculin Selects IQVIA Biotech to Advance COVID Treatment

IQVIA to manage the company's effort to begin potential clinical trials of WP1122 for the treatment of COVID-19.

Kristin Brooks 04.06.21

Bioanalytical Services | Breaking News | CRO News | Industry News

Charles River Acquires Retrogenix

Strengthens scientific expertise with the addition of cell microarray technology and off-target profiling for drug discovery.

Tim Wright, Editor, Contract Pharma 04.05.21

Clinical Trials | CRO News | Information Technology

PPD, Clinical Ink Partner on Near Real-Time Access to Endpoint Data

Jointly develop systemic lupus erythematosus assessment review process to enhance data quality and research site personnel experiences and efficiencies.

Kristin Brooks 03.24.21

Breaking News | cGMP Manufacture | Industry News

Altasciences Doubles Size of PA CDMO Facility

The additional 35,000-sq.-ft. building in Philadelphia will include warehouse and cGMP manufacturing suites.

Kristin Brooks 03.10.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | CRO News | Information Technology

Alimentiv Acquires McDougall Scientific

Niche CRO specializes in statistical analysis, data management, reporting, and clinical trial design.

Kristin Brooks 03.02.21

Breaking News | CRO News | Drug Discovery | Industry News | R&D

Icon to Acquire PRA Health Sciences

Brings together two organizations to create a leading healthcare intelligence and clinical CRO.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 03.01.21

Breaking News | CRO News | Industry News

Eurofins Scientific Acquires Beacon Discovery

Expands its integrated drug discovery capabilities and expertise.

Charles Sternberg, Assistant Editor 02.19.21

Breaking News | Promotions & Moves

Executive Moves at Frontage

Represents the next step in the ongoing expansion of Frontage Laboratories to a global platform with increased presence in key markets.

Kristin Brooks 02.16.21

Jubilant Biosys, Yale Form Research Alliance

Aims to accelerate small molecule discovery programs leveraging Jubilant's medicinal chemistry, structural biology, in-vitro and in-vivo pharmacology.

02.10.21

Biologics, Proteins, Vaccines | Clinical Trials

Inside a COVID Vaccine Trial

Dr. Murphy of ICON, provider of clinical services to Pfizer/BioNTech’s COVID vaccine program, discusses what it takes to conduct a vaccine trial of this scale.

Kristin Brooks, Managing Editor 02.05.21

Clinical Trials | Information Technology

The State of Clinical Trial Technology

Blake Adams of Florence discusses key report findings and the clinical trial software used to support Pfizer’s global COVID-19 vaccine study.

Kristin Brooks, Contract Pharma 01.26.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | Drug Development | Industry News | Laboratory Testing

Caprion-HistoGeneX Rebrands as CellCarta

Recently expanded its scientific capabilities and geographic presence with the acquisitions of Clinical Logistics Inc. and Mosaic Laboratories.

Kristin Brooks 01.26.21

Breaking News | Collaborations & Alliances | Drug Discovery

Metrion, LifeArc Extend Neuroscience Alliance

Collaboration extended for another 12 months after successfully progressing into late stage hit-to-lead optimization phase.

Contract Pharma Staff 01.18.21

Breaking News | Collaborations & Alliances | CRO News | Industry News

Bioclinica Partners with Ikcon Pharma

Will work together to deliver best-in-class e-clinical solutions to the pharma industry & sponsors.

Contract Pharma Staff 01.15.21

How Integrated CMC Can Help Expedite Early Phase Development of Small Molecules – A CRO Perspective

Syngene's 7-phase integrated CMC strategy helps expedite IND/IMPD filings and FIH studies.

Clinical Trials | CRO News

Caprion-HistoGeneX Acquires Clinical Logistics

Expands its support of clinical trials specimen logistics.

Contract Pharma Staff 01.08.21

Clinical Trials | Drug Development

The Slow – But Desperately Needed – Evolution of Oncology Clinical Development Designs

Appropriate adaptive designs in early stages of development can accelerate timelines and reduce costs, and help focus on the most promising agents.

Jürgen Hummel, MSc, Senior Director, Statistical Science, PPD, and Lead of PPD’s Adaptive Design Working Group 01.07.21

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | Promotions & Moves

Parexel Appoints Chief Patient Officer

Demonstrates the company’s commitment to elevating the patient perspective.

Contract Pharma Staff 01.06.21

Analytical Services | Biologics, Proteins, Vaccines | Clinical Trial Materials | Laboratory Testing

Samsung Biologics Continues to Leverage Digitalization to Optimize Client Experience

Through digital transformation, Samsung Biologics is innovating how they connect with clients, regulatory bodies and industry professionals.

Breaking News | CRO News | Industry News | R&D

LINK Medical Acquires IRW Consulting AB

Strengthens its position in the Nordics while improving its offerings and capabilities.

Contract Pharma Staff 12.09.20

Breaking News | Promotions & Moves

Frontida BioPharm Appoints Chief Financial Officer

Puneet Sapra brings 20 years of pharmaceutical and healthcare experience in executive roles at Pfizer, Johnson & Johnson, and Halma.

Contract Pharma Staff 12.02.20

Bio News | Breaking News | Facilities | Industry News

Samsung Biologics Breaks Ground on 'Super Plant'

When completed, the CDMO says it will be the world's largest bio-manufacturing facility.

Contract Pharma Staff 11.24.20

A Potential “Marriage”

Initiator companies and generics/CMOs working together.

Emil W. Ciurczak, DoraMaxx Consulting 11.17.20

Breaking News | CRO News | Industry News

ACG Acquires Significant Stake in IQGEN-X

Enables IQGEN-X to fast-track research on existing ANDAs and set up another cGMP pilot facility.

Contract Pharma Staff 11.05.20

Breaking News | CRO News | Facilities | Industry News | R&D

Reach Separations Expands Nottingham Premises

Responds to increased demand for its chiral purification services.

Contract Pharma Staff 11.03.20

Breaking News

Syneos Health Agrees to Acquire Synteract

Enhances Syneos Health’s position across the fast-growing small to mid-sized category.

Contract Pharma Staff 10.29.20

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | CRO News

BARDA Reselects ICON as Preferred Partner

Continues as part of BARDA’s exclusive Medical Countermeasures Clinical Studies Network

Contract Pharma Staff 10.29.20

Sai Life Sciences to Expand Biology Capabilities

Begins construction of new 75,000 sq. ft. facility in Hyderabad; adding 170 biologists to team.

Contract Pharma Staff 10.28.20

Reaction Biology and 4HF Biotec Collaborate

Announce new cell-based service offering that combines their technologies.

Contract Pharma Staff 10.21.20

Clinical Trials | Drug Development | Preclinical Outsourcing

Accelerating R&D Trends

The pandemic has propelled lingering trends into the forefront and increasingly complex molecules and biologics have drug developers outsourcing more.

Kristin Brooks, Contract Pharma 10.20.20

Clinical Trials | Information Technology

Adding Remote Site Access to Sponsor Bids: What to Know as CRO

Traditional monitoring has changed, CROs should build a portfolio of remote access solutions and have them ready.

Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare 10.13.20

Breaking News | Collaborations & Alliances | CRO News

BARDA Selects Pharm-Olam for Clinical Trial Planning & Execution Services

Will support new medical countermeasure research in the fight against emerging infectious disease.

Contract Pharma Staff 10.08.20

Breaking News | CRO News

Europital Launches as Full Service CRO

Expanded CRO services to support biotechs and mid-sized pharma companies across trials in more than 40 countries.

Contract Pharma Staff 09.23.20

Clinical Trials | Drug Development

Beyond 2020: The Future of CROs

How will remote site access impact the CRO business?

Ryan Jones, CEO, Florence Healthcare 08.21.20

Clinical Trials | CRO News | Drug Development | Information Technology | R&D

CRO Industry Update

Serge Bodart of IDDI provides insight on the pharma and biopharma trends impacting CROs, outsourcing in today’s market, and advances in clinical research.

Kristin Brooks, Contract Pharma 04.27.20

A Different Kind of CRO

Altasciences is a forward-thinking CRO for biopharma companies that recognize that time saved is opportunity gained, and opportunity gained is value realized.

APIs | cGMP Manufacture | Industry News

Cambrex Expands Capacity and Capabilites in Sweden

Installs new multi-purpose reactors, adds continuous flow technology at Karlskoga Facility

05.30.17

Breaking News | Facilities | Industry News | Inspections

Frontida BioPharm Launches Expansion Efforts

Comes on heels of receiving FDA clearance

05.26.17

Promotions & Moves

Akebia Therapeutics Names CMO

Jain to lead clinical development of the company’s HIF pipeline

05.25.17

Merck, Stelis Open First Joint Process Scale-Up Lab in Bengaluru

Combines Stelis' bioprocess development capabilities with Merck's bioprocessing equipment

05.25.17

Breaking News | Industry News

ACORN Launches STAR Technology

ACORN CRO has developed a new technology called STAR (Site Tracking And Recruitment) to help speed the site selection process as well as automate the study feasibility process.

05.22.09

Breaking News | Clinical Trials | Promotions & Moves

ACORN CRO

Kristie H. Lively, RN, BSN has been appointed vice president, ACORN CRO. Ms. Lively will oversee all aspects of the company's operations and services.

05.11.09

Breaking News | Promotions & Moves