PHARMA
WuXi Biologics, Sartorius Stedim Open Joint Lab In Shanghai
Sartorius Stedim Biotech and WuXi Biologics have opened a joint laboratory in Shanghai to facilitate pilot studies and manufacture of novel biologics.
GHIT Announces Ten New Funding Partnerships
The Global Health Innovative Technology Fund has ten new funding partners that include major global pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies.
BGI, Clearbridge BioMedics To Collaborate On Liquid Biopsy Technology
The technology requires only a simple blood draw for 'omics analysis or genetic profiling at the single cell level.
China Leads The World In Pharma Innovation: Report
Thanks to a strong emphasis on public-private partnerships and scientific research, China is now the world's leading region in pharmaceutical innovation.
Japan To Contribute US$130 Million Replenishment To GHIT Fund
The move highlights the Japanese government's commitment to playing a leading role in global health issues.
Mundipharma Builds Antiseptic Facility In Singapore
The BETADINE Consumer Health Hub will combine R&D, manufacturing and distribution of their povidone-iodine-based solutions.
Takeda Receives US$38 Million Polio Eradication Grant From Gates Foundation
With this funding, Takeda will develop, license and supply at least 50 million doses of a polio vaccine per year to more than 70 developing countries.
Combination HepC Treatment Tested In Malaysia, Thailand
The Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative has launched a clinical trial of a hepatitis C combination drug treatment which costs less than US$300.
WuXi AppTec & Juno Therapeutics Set Up Cell Therapy Company
US-based biopharmaceutical Juno Therapeutics and China-based open-access R&D company, WuXi AppTec, have joined forces in setting up a cell therapy company.
