Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Medical cold chain for gene and cell therapies

The medical cold chain is the network of refrigerators, freezers, and transport solutions tasked to always keep samples and specimens at their intended temperatures. When it comes to cell and gene research and therapy, temperature requirements can be demanding, requiring the deployment of specialised refrigeration products. With its refrigeration solutions, B Medical Systems can help in always keeping your specimens safe.

Thermo Scientific HyPeak Single-Use Chromatography System

The HyPeak Chromatography System provides a complete, single-use solution for chromatographic purificationa principal unit operation in downstream bioprocessing of recombinant proteins such as monocolonal antibodies and viral vector production. Pre-engineered system options and modular-flow kit designs allow for selection of tools and technology suitable for a broad range of applications. The HyPeak Chromatography System can be used for multiple chromatography steps and, combined with the automation package, provides the platform necessary for consistent, high-performing purification

Success together with CDMOs

When the time comes for a biopharma company to outsource its production, or to get support for the development of a new project, the pool of available CDMOs is quite deep. Everyone knows the big players, but maybe they are not suitable for everyone. They have proven expertise but as it happens with big organisations, they are usually not very flexible with increased indirect costs.

Curevac withdraws MAA of CVnCoV

German CureVac N.V. has withdrawn its application for market approval of its COVID-19 vaccine candidate and will focus on the development of a second-generation vaccine.

Sino Biological, Inc. to be Featured on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland®

Sino Biological, a biotechnology company which provides biological research reagents and related technical contract research services, will be featured on Worldwide Business with kathy ireland, airing on FOX Business Network, Bloomberg International and other outlets as sponsored content. Hosted by business mogul Kathy Ireland, this award-winning television series takes an in-depth look at companies around the world currently impacting different sectors of business and society. Dr. Rob Burgess, Chief Business Officer for Sino Biological, will be interviewed.

Regulatory & methodological trends in the lab

What started in 2013 as an attempt – to offer experts in analytical and microbiological quality control, contract laboratories, representatives from authorities and service providers an
industry event and a platform for exchanging knowledge and  experience – has now become a firmly established date in the events calendar.

Automation is key to saving lives

Cell and Gene Therapy Processing?Personalised tumour treatments are expensive. This particularly applies to individual cancer therapies based on gene-modified T cells. Currently, they are produced manually or, at best, in a partially-automated process. In a collaboration project ProCell for Patient, two hospitals are currently working with Optima Pharma to develop an automated unit for the decentralised production of a CAR-T cell product in treatment centres.