With many complex factors affecting a therapeutic candidate’s chances of approval, partnering with a qualified service provider can be the most effective way to produce material for clinical trials. Outsourcing allows you to delay critical capacity decisions until the fate of your molecule is more certain but, how do you ensure this approach results in a successful process that’s delivered within your target timeline?
Market trends and the biopharma evolution
Sponsored PublicationsWith many complex factors affecting a therapeutic candidate’s chances of approval, partnering with a qualified service provider can be the most effective way to produce material for clinical trials. Outsourcing allows you to delay critical capacity decisions until the fate of your molecule is more certain but, how do you ensure this approach results in a successful process that’s delivered within your target timeline?
European biotechs: Such a long wait
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Roche in take-over deal with GenMark Diagnostics
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Media hype on Denmark’s decision to halt AZD1222 vaccination
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Roche Phase III study misses COVID-19 endpoint
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BackgroundAfrica produces less than 1% of the human vaccines it uses. To effectively respond in time of outbreaks and pandemics, Africa must expand its vaccine development and production capabilities to cater for its growing population. Successfully establishing such an industry at scale is a multifaceted endeavour to create an enabling environment. This article highlights key factors and considerations for establishing local vaccine manufacturing.
A very “cool” topic in the parmaceutical industry
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New CSO at Toxys B.V.
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