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Life Sciences - Clinical, TNT Asia

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Clinical trials have very detailed and precise processes and the logistical elements of these processes are critical Recent revisions to the pharmaceutical industrys regulatory laws as well as improved patent laws in countries such as Japan China and India have led to the burgeoning clinical trials market in Asia

Articles

Integrated by Design

Combination products which integrate a drug andor biologic component with a medical device component are increasing globally Because they do not fit neatly into a single category regulation of these products can be difficult to navigate

Research Insights

Stochastic ordering of complexoform protein assembly by genetic circuits

Topdown proteomics has enabled the elucidation of heterogeneous protein complexes with different cofactors posttranslational modifications and protein membership This heterogeneity is believed to play a previously unknown role in cellular processes

Case Studies

External Innovation Implementation Determinants and Performance Measurement: A Case Study from the Pharmaceutical Industry

Abstract With an increasing amount of externally sourced innovations a major success factor for innovationdependent industries such as the pharmaceutical industry is to successfully implement innovations from outside Existing frameworks emphasize creating a strong climate for implementation by developing the learning capabilities of the organization but the

Techno Trends

UIC's Scientists Develop a Novel Device to Screen Advanced Crystalline Materials

Researchers and scientists at the University of Illinois at Chicago and AbbVie Inc developed a novel device to screen and test formation of drug substanceActive Pharmaceutical Ingredient API

White Papers

Cloud Computing in the Laboratory Informatics Solutions and Validation Approaches

In the modern business environment, a significant portion of work is conducted using computerized systems. Many solutions are used to complete tasks, including simple desktop programs like email and Microsoft Office to enterprise-wide, global systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and LIMS

TOP ARTICLES

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Envisioning the Biomanufacturing Facility of the Future

Merrilee Whitney

Merrilee is the Head of the BioContinuum™ Platform, driving the strategy and execution of Process Intensification Technologies, Software & Automation, and Analytics to meet the needs of biologics manufacturers. Throughout her 15 years at MilliporeSigma, she managed multiple product lines including clarification, aseptic, virus filtration, and Single Use & Systems.

 

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The Role of Technology in Continued Process Verification 4.0

Kavita Vengurlekar

Dr. Kavita is a seasoned leader in the field of data and insights, with over 20 years of invaluable experience. She is a result-oriented solution designer in data warehouse and big data analytics. Drawing from her extensive in multinational organisations IBM, Capgemini, and others, Kavita has successfully overseen numerous large and intricate projects. Her expertise lies in effectively leveraging her robust technical knowledge in areas such as data warehousing and business intelligence to drive impactful outcomes. Under Dr. Kavita's exceptional leadership, the CaliberAPQR product has achieved outstanding recognition.

 

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Boosting NICU Safety

Norhan Attia

Norhan Attia, clinical pharmacist with five years' experience at Assiut University Hospital, Egypt, specialising in Neonatal Intensive Care. Expert in medication reviews, IV admixtures, and optimising pharmacotherapy outcomes. Currently a dedicated teaching assistant, focusing on pharmaceutical education and enhancing medication safety in NICU settings.

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Why Pharma's Safety Net Must Follow the Medicine Home

Barbara Van Rymenam

Barbara works closely with leaders across pharmaceutical, medical devices and solution providers serving healthcare organisations - all of whom are using digital product identities.
Much of her time is spent with product owners and senior leaders in packaging, operations, anti-counterfeit, manufacturing, and with system integrators. She is focused on protecting patient safety at scale, serving leadership with trusted data and improving efficiency through innovative solutions.

Barbara's background spans innovation strategy, partnership development, marketing and commercial roles and cross-functional leadership in highly regulated settings. She is known for her collaborative and pragmatic approach, working alongside teams to explore long-term roadmaps that balance progress with responsibility.

Barbara cares deeply about how healthcare systems evolve without compromising what matters most. She is always open to conversations with leaders who are navigating similar challenges and looking to move forward responsibly.
 

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Enhertu approved in the EU as adjuvant treatment for patients with residual disease after neoadjuvant treatment for HER2-positive early breast cancer

AstraZeneca and Daiichi Sankyos Enhertu trastuzumab deruxtecan has been approved in the European Union EU as a monotherapy for the adjuvant treatment of adult patients with resected HERpositive breast cancer who have residual invasive disease after neoadjuvant taxanebased and HERtargeted treatment

Teva Acquires Worldwide Rights to BXCL501, Further Expanding Innovative Neuroscience Pipeline

Teva Pharmaceuticals International GmbH a subsidiary of Teva Pharmaceutical Industries Ltd today announced that it has completed the acquisition of assets from BioXcel Therapeutics Inc including worldwide rights to BXCL BXCL is an investigational dexmedetomidine

Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Gameto sign agreement for proposed acquisition

Ferring Pharmaceuticals and Gameto today announced that they have signed an agreement for a global transaction under which Ferring would acquire Gameto Completion remains subject to customary and other closing conditions Until closing the companies will continue to operate independently

Innovent Announces NMPA Acceptance of a New Indication Application of Sintilimab for the Treatment of Advanced Melanoma

Innovent Biologics Inc a worldclass biopharmaceutical company that develops manufactures and commercializes high quality medicines for the treatment of cancer metabolic autoimmune and other major diseases today announced that a New Indication Application for sintilimab in combination with Nolgileuce...

Georgiamune and Menarini Group Enter Exclusive Global License and Collaboration Agreement for GIM-621, a First-in-Class Oral Immuno-Oncology Agent

The Menarini Group Menarini a leading international pharmaceutical and diagnostics company and Stemline Therapeutics Inc Stemline a whollyowned subsidiary of the Menarini Group focused on bringing transformational oncology treatments to cancer patients along with Georgiamune Inc a clinicalstage biot...

Aptar Pharma Acquires Pulmotree, Expanding Growth Opportunities in Next-Generation Pulmonary Drug

Aptar Pharma a global leader in drug delivery dosing protection technologies and services today announced the strategic acquisition of PULMOTREE a Munich Germanybased life science company specializing in pulmonary drug delivery systems for targeted delivery to the lungs The acquisition is expected t...

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ACHEMA Middle East 2026

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World Orphan Drug Congress

RAI, Amsterdam, Netherlands

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PM& AC 2026

Novotel Hyderabad Convention C...

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Pharma Forum EMEA 2026

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Cancer R&D 2026

Houston, TX, USA

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10th Dermatology Drug Development

Boston, Massachusetts at The C...

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PDA Aseptic Processing of Biopharma Conference

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Astellas Enters into Agreement with Audax for Immuno-Oncology Candidate DAX-044

Astellas Pharma and Audax Biosciences have entered into an exclusive option and licence agreement for DAX an investigational antibodycytokine fusion being developed for cancer immunotherapy DAX is designed to deliver interleukin IL an immuneactivating protein more selectively to the tumour microenvi...

Sumitomo Pharma’s Enzomenib Receives Breakthrough Therapy Designation for Relapsed or Refractory KMT2A-Rearranged Acute Leukaemia

Sumitomo Pharma America has announced that the US Food and Drug Administration FDA has granted Breakthrough Therapy designation to enzomenib DSP for treating patients with relapsed or refractory acute leukaemia carrying a KMTA gene rearrangement

Pfizer’s TALZENNA Plus XTANDI Approved for Earlier Treatment of Metastatic Prostate Cancer

Pfizer has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA to expand the use of TALZENNA talazoparib in combination with XTANDI enzalutamide for men with metastatic prostate cancer that is sensitive to hormone treatment and has specific homologous recombination repair HRR gene mutatio...

Okomera Signs Agreement with Servier for Cancer Research Technology

Okomera has signed a commercial agreement with Servier to support the development of new cancer treatments using its tumour miniaturisation technology More than of oncology drug candidates fail to reach the market making it important to identify promising treatments at an early stage Okomeras platf...

AstraZeneca and Oracle Launch Global AI Collaboration to Optimise Clinical Trials

AstraZeneca and Oracle Health and Life Sciences have launched a global collaboration to use artificial intelligence AI realworld data and cloud technology to improve clinical trial efficiency and patient outcomes The collaboration will combine AstraZenecas expertise in drug development clinical rese...

UCB Receives Approval for ZILBRYSQ Autoinjector for Adults with Generalised Myasthenia Gravis

UCB has received approval from the US Food and Drug Administration FDA for a new autoinjector option for ZILBRYSQ zilucoplan a treatment for adults with generalised myasthenia gravis gMG who test positive for antiacetylcholine receptor AChR antibodies