EchoLUTION Viral RNA/DNA Swab Kit automated workflow. The timelines illustrate the time required for processing 4 × 96 samples with the BioEcho methods (automated and manual) and other suppliers. Picture: BioEcho

The SARS-CoV-2 virus global outbreak generated a need for fast and reliable large-scale testing. One of the main bottlenecks of the PCR test is the laborious and time-consuming molecular method for viral genetic material extraction. BioEcho Life Sciences, together with Hamilton and the German diagnostics laboratory ‘Labor Dr. Fenner und Kollegen’ developed an automated workflow for 96- and 48-well plate formats.

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Data Management has been a hotbed for development and innovation, correlating primarily with
the changing digital landscape. Clinical trial management has been significantly impacted, with the
electronic data capture and GDPR-compliance-led industry now unrecognisable from the paper-document administration methods of the past. This development process extends beyond COVID-19 and has a
noticeable impact on clinical trials.

ADC and conjugate manufacturing at Lonza ©Lonza 2022

ADCs have huge potential in treating challenging diseases such as cancer. However, it is essential that all necessary equipment, steps, and precautions are in place to en¬sure their safe handling.

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CSL Behring has filed for accelerated approval of the first hemophilia B gene therapy in Europe.

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Maja Neiman is the first Science Relations Manager at SwedenBIO. The biotechnologist started her work at the end of March.

©Sino Biological, Inc.

Sino Biological, a biotechnology company listed on the Shenzhen stock exchange subsidiary ChiNext (SZSE: 301047), which provides biological research reagents and related technical is pleased to announce a CRO services partnership with Ainnocence, Inc. of San Jose, California.

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Dutch autoimmunity specialist Argenx SE has raised $700m to prepare commercialisation of subcutanous efgartigimod as treatment for generalized myasthenia gravis.

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Biotechnology is a key market segment for Coherent. We provide innovative solutions for academic research, pharma discovery, translational research, clinical testing, and interventional therapeutics. We support these applications with lasers, laser engines, fibers, and fiber optic components.

© Sino Biological Europe GmbH

Sino Biological specializes in recombinant production of antibodies and proteins. The company routinely conducts high-throughput projects of up to 1,000 per batch. Sino Biological’s manufacturing facility can also handle large-scale production at gram level.

© Affini-T Therapeutics

TCR-T cell therapy specialist Affini-T Therapeutics Inc. (Seattle, Boston) has raised $175m Series A fnancing co-Led by Vida Ventures and Leaps by Bayer