In a significant expansion of its life sciences portfolio, global science and technology leader Merck has announced a definitive agreement to purchase Mirus Bio for a staggering $600 million. Mirus Bio, a pioneering life sciences company, specializes in developing transfection reagents, a
The landscape of biopharmaceutical manufacturing in Ireland has recently welcomed an impressive addition with the inauguration of the National Institute for Bioprocessing Research and Training's (NIBRT) new facility. This state-of-the-art establishment in Dublin, conceived with a robust €21 million
In a significant move aimed at boosting the development of cell and gene therapies, Bionova Scientific, a part of the Asahi Kasei Group, has announced an ambitious $100 million investment. This investment will see the creation of a new state-of-the-art plasmid DNA (pDNA) production facility in The
In the rapidly-changing environment of the pharmaceutical industry, the innovative stride of Pharma 4.0 heralds a new era of drug production. This pivotal shift to smart manufacturing aligns with the principles of Industry 4.0, embedding digitalization and cutting-edge technology to meet the
AstraZeneca, the renowned pharmaceutical giant, has unveiled plans to invest $1.5 billion in a cutting-edge antibody drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing facility in Singapore, marking a significant milestone in the company's history. The state-of-the-art factory is poised to become operational in
In an industry where time-to-market is critical, a strategic collaboration between AGC Biologics, a global leader in biopharmaceutical development, and BioConnection, an aseptic filling expert, may be the key to unlocking faster pathways from laboratory to patient. As biotechnology firms grapple
