Wednesday, April 1, 2020 Daily Archives

Mixed-Mode Chromatography Resins​ for Biomolecule Purification

This webcast features: Dr. Xuemei He, R&D Chromatography Media Chemistry Manager, Bio-Rad Laboratories Mixed-mode chromatography has emerged as a viable purification method for biomolecules that are otherwise difficult to purify using traditional chromatography platforms and other established means. Scientists are gaining an increased understanding of mixed-mode mechanisms and how these interactions impact selectivity. The industry is becoming more adept at including mixed-mode steps in production processes while also working to address robustness, platform fit, and productivity. This webinar will examine…

Effectively Securing Cell and Gene Therapies with Closed Systems

With their innovative new treatments, cell and gene therapies (CGT) are growing rapidly. But their traditional production processes don’t allow the supply of these therapies to keep up with demand. Historically, these therapies are produced for small patient populations in clinical trials using laboratory scale equipment and utilizing manual, open processes completed under laminar hoods. But manufacturers looking for more efficiency and flexibility are turning to new solutions. One key area of interest is the implementation of a closed system…

J&J to expand vaccine capacity as part of $1bn BARDA coronavirus collaboration

Johnson & Johnson (J&J) says it will leverage and expand facilities in The Netherlands and Pennsylvania in efforts to reach one billion doses of a potential COVID-19 vaccine. In February, J&J teamed up with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the US Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to develop a vaccine against the novel coronavirus (COVID-19). At the time the company said it would work to upscale production and manufacturing capacities, leveraging its AdVac and PER.C6…

Cytiva rises out of GE Healthcare as Danaher completes $21bn deal

It’s “absolutely business as usual†says Cytiva, the bioprocess vendor formerly known as GE Healthcare Life Sciences, despite a new owner and an ongoing coronavirus pandemic.   Three months later than originally planned, Danaher Corporation has completed the largest ever acquisition in the bioprocess space, adding the biopharma business unit of GE Healthcare to its life sciences portfolio. The $21.4 billion (€19.4 billion) deal brings Danaher a range of products including the AKTA, Hyclone, MabSelect, Wave, and Xcellerex brands, along…