Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

3P Pharma finds new major investor

Pamplona-based CDMO 3P Biopharmaceuticals (3P) has announced Keensight Capital as its new major investor after previous major investor Infarco is refocussing on international expansion. By providing 3P with leap in terms of capacity, equipment, technology, and talent, Keensight is expected to consolidate 3P’s position as one of few mid-sized CDMOs on the international market that offers commercial manufacturing capabilities.
"We are extremely enthusiastic to work with Keensight Capita at such a crucial moment for our industry," said Dámaso Molero, CEO of 3P Biopharmaceuticals. "With their global footprint and their expertise inthe biologics field, I am highly confident that Keensight team will help us reach significant milestones in the coming years.”
3P experienced a 23% annual revenue growth over the past 4 years, 10% above the rate the biological CDMO market is to grow from 2018-2022. The fully integrated specialist in process development and GMP-compliant manufacturing  biologics and cell therapy products is further being funded by Sodena, the financial business development instrument of the Government of Navarra.

Controlled human malaria infection trials

Tackling the malaria pathogen P. falciparum has been complex, due to rapid development of resistance. A new compound targets liver stages of the parasite and, thus, provides a new mode of action to reduce the population of the parasite.

European Biotechnology Guide now available on app!

The European Biotechnology Science & Industry Guide provides a wealth of information on companies, research institutions, tech parks and providers acting in the life sciences and biotech industry, and is now also available as part of the BIOCOM app!

Making every cent in testing count

It’s no easy task to develop medications that are effective and safe to use. The pharmaceutical industry loses billions every year due to safety-related attrition during the drug discovery process. For both patients and companies, improving productivity in the area would bring significant benefits. Now novel biomarkers designed to better detect and manage drug-induced organ injury – both preclinically and clinically – could make the process faster, safer and cheaper. tg