The Sperminator
May 24, 2017
Biohybrid micromotor drug delivery for gynecological cancers
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May 2017
Welcome to the May issue. Our cover feature highlights innovative drug delivery projects, including smart pills, magnetic sponges, and micro manufacturing. Experts also tackle the benefits of spray drying in vaccine development, and how drug repurposing and synergy can help TB treatments in In My View. In Best Practice, we talk antibody drug conjugates and rowing with John Lambert, and hot-melt coating with Detlev Haack. Additional topics in the issue include outsourcing trends, PhRMA’s new membership rules, “hidden fungi treasures”, and an interview with Aesica’s Muir.
Magnetic Attraction
May 18, 2017
What’s the difference between a bacterium and a nanorobot?
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Make It So
May 18, 2017
The extended release oral dosage form developed by Gio Traverso and colleagues has the potential to vastly improve drug delivery and compliance; but how easy will it be to bring to market?
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The Innovation Awards 2017
May 18, 2017
Nominations are now open for The Medicine Maker 2017 Innovation Awards
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Future or Science Fiction?
May 18, 2017
What will medicine look like in 2050? Bertalan Mesko’s job is all about looking at which technologies could transform our lives – and healthcare.
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Manufacture
Business & Trends
Facilities & Equipment
Technology & Manufacturing
Bioprocessing
Biopharma
Sponsored
Solving the Capacity Conundrum
May 17, 2017
Given pharma’s new reality of niche products and diversified pipelines, flexibility is key – and modular technologies can go a long way to easing capacity dilemmas.
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Single Use – Your Way
May 17, 2017
Disposable technologies are expected to see even greater demand in the future – and that puts pressure on suppliers to up their game in terms of lead times.Disposable technologies are expected to see even greater demand in the future – and that puts pressure on suppliers to up their game in terms of lead times.
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Discovery & Development
Formulation
Facilities & Equipment
Technology & Manufacturing
Small Molecules
Some Like it Hot (Melted)
May 17, 2017
Hot-melt coating may require vast process knowledge and formulation expertise, but when the outcome is reduced processing times and costs, who cares?
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Manufacture
Formulation
Small Molecules
Drug Delivery
Facilities & Equipment
Technology & Manufacturing
Pulling for a Cure: Lessons Learned with John Lambert
May 17, 2017
Over the past four decades, John Lambert has spent most of his time either on the water or in the lab. Today, Lambert is Executive VP Emeritus & Distinguished Research Fellow at ImmunoGen, and a Director of the Head Of The Charles Regatta. Here, he talks antibody-drug conjugates and his involvement with Kadcyla.
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The Contract Career Path
May 17, 2017
Sitting Down With... Ian Muir, Managing Director, Aesica, UK.
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Getting Your Skates On
May 17, 2017
In a price-challenged environment, the successful companies are the ones that embrace change and new marketing strategies. But without leadership on board, efforts will be in vain.
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The Runaway Outsourcing Train
May 17, 2017
What can we learn about outsourcing trends from contract manufacturers’ bumpy ride over the last 40 years?
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Micro-Scale Manufacturing
May 17, 2017
The big trend for small devices is carving inroads into drug delivery
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Seeing the Light
May 17, 2017
Optogenetics could lead to new ways of delivering drugs to the brain, central nervous system and spinal cord – and soluble circuits could have a role to play too
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Delivering on a Promise
May 17, 2017
Developing a drug that hits a given target is one thing. Making sure it gets to that target is quite another. Fortunately, drug delivery approaches are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Here, we ask those at the cutting-edge how they plan to deliver a better outlook.
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Targeting Tuberculosis
May 17, 2017
Existing drugs can – and should – be repurposed to fight neglected diseases.
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Spray for Success
May 17, 2017
Vaccines are essential for public health and yet challenging to develop. We need more manufacturing techniques at our disposal.
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ABPI Sets Out Its Stall
May 17, 2017
The Association of the British Pharmaceutical Industry releases a manifesto for the UK’s upcoming election
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WHO Wants Cancer Biosimilars
May 17, 2017
Will a pilot project to prequalify “generic” biologics improve safe access to medicines?
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European RAPSody
May 17, 2017
With big regulatory changes on the horizon, RAPS invests in Europe. Executive Director Paul Brooks tells us more
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Hidden Fungi Treasures
May 17, 2017
Does Penicillium contain a treasure trove of undiscovered secondary metabolites?
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It’s Just Been Revoked
May 17, 2017
PhRMA weeds out 22 members after revising membership rules
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The Worst of Side Effects
May 17, 2017
Is growing awareness of unwanted drug effects good or bad for patients?
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