Entries by Thomas Gabrielczyk

Leukopaks and cell products for research

Cellex Group is an experienced facility worldwide for all kind of allogeneic and autologous stem cell collections and is, besides that, growing to become a complete service provider for cellular immunotherapy products. One essential area of the portfolio is Cell Community, the perfect solution for researchers in need of cell products.

Medical Cannabis in Europe – the next frontier

The cannabis industry has established its first footholds in Europe over the past six years – but what comes next? European Biotechnology invited US-German American consultant, entrepreneur and author Marguerite Arnold to give a long-term future outlook.

International control of hemp and cannabinoids

For a plant that has been used for millennia, controls on the supply of psychoactive and non-psychoactive components extracted from cannabis are relatively recent, with global regulations starting in the 20th century with the International Opium Conventions. The current, and often conflicting, regulatory landscape has focused on definitions of hemp and cannabidiol (CBD). Reference materials are critical to defining the % ?9-THC in these products.

B Medical Systems’ reliable ultra-low freezers

Ultra-low freezers, or ULTs, are specialised refrige-rating equipment created to store vaccines, medicines, and samples at ultra-low temperatures. By offering storage temperatures ranging from -20°C to -86°C and energy efficiency, B Medical Systems’ ULTs create an ideal environment for the long-term storage of extremely temperature-sensitive biologicals, making its products perfect for use in laboratory or clinical environments.

Pieris in $1.4bn deal with Roche

German-US Anticalin specialist Pieris Pharmaceuticals has bagged $20m upfront for a strategic R&D and license agreement with Genentech, the US branch of Swiss Roche AG.