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C-SOPS, Thermo Fisher Scientific to accelerate research on continuous manufacturing techniques for drug discovery

The Engineering Research Center for Structured Organic Particulate Systems, based at the Rutgers School of Engineering, and Thermo Fisher Scientific have collaborated to accelerate the university's ongoing research on continuous manufacturing techniques for pharmaceutical discovery.c

11 Nov 2016

New research shows how synthetic DNA vaccine approach protects against Zika virus infection

As the global spread of the Zika virus continues, efforts are underway to halt the disease's transmission.

10 Nov 2016

Allergan launches first and only oral contraceptive in softgel capsule for prevention of pregnancy

Allergan plc, a leading global pharmaceutical company, today announced the availability of TAYTULLA (norethindrone acetate and ethinyl estradiol capsules and ferrous fumarate capsules), 1mg/20mcg, the first and only oral contraceptive in a softgel capsule for the prevention of pregnancy

10 Nov 2016

NCATS funds collaboration initiative aimed at repurposing antimalarial to combat Ebola virus

The National Center for Advancing Translational Sciences recently awarded $596,533.00 to Collaborations Pharmaceuticals, Inc. to initiate a partnership with Texas Biomedical Research Institute aimed at repurposing an antimalarial for use against the Ebola virus.

10 Nov 2016

Experimental vaccine/immune stimulant combination may lead to viral remission in HIV patients

A study led by researchers at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, in collaboration with scientists at Walter Reed Army Institute of Research, Janssen Vaccines & Prevention B.V., one of the Janssen Pharmaceutical Companies of Johnson & Johnson and Gilead Sciences, Inc., has demonstrated that combining an experimental vaccine with an innate immune stimulant may help lead to viral remission in people living with HIV.

9 Nov 2016

Ludwig study shows how experimental drug can reverse effects of suppressive immune cells

A Ludwig Cancer Research study shows that an experimental drug currently in clinical trials can reverse the effects of troublesome cells that prevent the body's immune system from attacking tumors.

9 Nov 2016

Investigational treatment combination improves virologic control in SIV-infected monkeys

Researchers have found that an investigational treatment combination of a therapeutic vaccine and an immune-stimulator improves virologic control and delays viral rebound following the discontinuation of antiretroviral therapy (ART) in non-human primates infected with SIV, the simian form of HIV.

9 Nov 2016

Novel purification process for camelid heavy chain antibodies

KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH and 3B Pharmaceuticals GmbH today announced the successful completion of a federal grant program exploiting the potential of camelid antibodies.

From KNAUER Wissenschaftliche Geräte GmbH 9 Nov 2016

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

A new study finds that in regions where indigenous Australians most readily accepted a government incentive to lower drug copayments, hospitalizations to treat the population's chronic conditions declined by 40 percent in just two years.

8 Nov 2016

President and CEO of MMIS to discuss case study at CBI 3rd Global Compliance Congress for Life Sciences

MMIS President and CEO Michaeline Daboul will be speaking at the CBI 3rd Annual Global Compliance Congress for Life Sciences, in London on November 16-17.

8 Nov 2016

WSU researcher finds a way to reduce development of cancer cells

A Washington State University researcher has developed a way to reduce the development of cancer cells that are an infrequent but dangerous byproduct of gene therapy.

5 Nov 2016

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

The Clinical Data Interchange Standards Consortium, Critical Path Institute, and TransCelerate BioPharma, Inc., announce the open availability of a CDISC Therapeutic Area (TA) Standard for Kidney Transplantation.

3 Nov 2016

Using deep learning to update the drug discovery paradigm: an interview with Professor Jackie Hunter

With the current drug discovery paradigm, it takes up to 15 years to translate an idea, such as hypothesizing a certain protein is important in a disease and testing this with targeting the protein with a drug, all the way through to proof of concept...

2 Nov 2016

METTLER TOLEDO releases new weighing guide to optimize lab performance

In the highly competitive pharmaceutical industry, there is intense focus on laboratory efficiency. However, there are also stringent regulations to adhere to.

From Mettler-Toledo International Inc. 2 Nov 2016

New review highlights promises and challenges of nanotechnology in neuroscience

Despite the numerous challenges associated with the application of nanotechnology in neuroscience, it promises to have a significant impact on our understanding of how the nervous system works, how it fails in disease, and the development of earlier and less-invasive diagnostic procedures so we can intervene in the pre-clinical stage of neurological disease before extensive neurological damage has taken place.

2 Nov 2016

Innovative discovery could help life-saving oral drugs work efficiently and faster

A team of researchers from the University of Minnesota and The Dow Chemical Company have discovered a new method for customizing ingredients that help oral medications dissolve in the body and be absorbed into the bloodstream.

1 Nov 2016

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

Takeda Pharmaceuticals Company Limited along with the support of Marvel Custom Solutions today announces the launch of four new Super Hero characters and the first chapter of a new graphic comic book at the popular London Comic Con, 28th – 30th October 2016.

1 Nov 2016

Pharmaceuticals News and Research

C-SOPS, Thermo Fisher Scientific to accelerate research on continuous manufacturing techniques for drug discovery

New research shows how synthetic DNA vaccine approach protects against Zika virus infection

Allergan launches first and only oral contraceptive in softgel capsule for prevention of pregnancy

NCATS funds collaboration initiative aimed at repurposing antimalarial to combat Ebola virus

Experimental vaccine/immune stimulant combination may lead to viral remission in HIV patients

Ludwig study shows how experimental drug can reverse effects of suppressive immune cells

Investigational treatment combination improves virologic control in SIV-infected monkeys

Novel purification process for camelid heavy chain antibodies

Lower drug copays lead to reduction in hospitalizations among indigenous people in Australia

President and CEO of MMIS to discuss case study at CBI 3rd Global Compliance Congress for Life Sciences

WSU researcher finds a way to reduce development of cancer cells

C-Path, CDISC and TransCelerate announce availability of TA Standard for Kidney Transplantation

Using deep learning to update the drug discovery paradigm: an interview with Professor Jackie Hunter

METTLER TOLEDO releases new weighing guide to optimize lab performance

New review highlights promises and challenges of nanotechnology in neuroscience

Innovative discovery could help life-saving oral drugs work efficiently and faster

Takeda, Marvel Custom Solutions unveil four new Super Hero characters at London Comic Con

Bibby Scientific to display latest technologies at Lab Innovations 2016

Study shows metabolite concentration can be controlled in bioreactors using OPC enabled BioProfile FLEX analyser

Researchers develop new lab technique that may aid development of anti-cancer treatment

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