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Iterative Scopes | April 29, 2022

On April 28, Iterative Scopes, a pioneer in precision medicine technologies for gastroenterology, announced that it acquired Clinical Research Strategy Group, LLC, and Precision Research. These two clinical trial optimization companies focus on streamlining and speeding the drug development process for inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). Through this acquisition, Iterative Scopes’ ties to the IBD clinical research community are deepened, and its knowledge of the end-to-end res...

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Asymchem | February 14, 2022

Asymchem Laboratories Co., Ltd. a leading CDMO serving the global pharmaceutical and biotech industry, today announced its agreement to acquire Snapdragon Chemistry, Inc., a US-based chemical technology company providing industry-leading expertise in continuous manufacturing and early-stage chemical process development services to the pharmaceutical and fine chemical industries for US $57.94 million. This addition will significantly expand Asymchem's footprint in the US, offering customers a...

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Porton Advanced | April 25, 2022

Suzhou Porton Advanced Solutions Ltd. and Guizhou Sinorda Biomedicine Co. Ltd. announced a long-term strategic relationship in cell and gene therapy research and development and platform development. Porton Advanced provides plasmids, cell therapy, gene therapy, oncolytic virus, mRNA treatment, and bacterial therapy as part of an end-to-end gene and cell therapy CDMO service platform. Sinorda Biomedicine focuses on the R&D of revolutionary drugs for digestive tract disorders, ...

Fiercepharma | June 16, 2020

Two years after launching, AstraZeneca spinoff Viela Bio has its first FDA approval in Uplinza following Friday's nod to treat certain patients with neuromyelitis optica spectrum disorder. Analysts expect that the medicine, which won approval to treat patients who are anti-AQP4 antibody positive, can generate $586 million by 2026, according to Evaluate. But the competitive landscape could pose a challenge for the biotech's first launch. Doctors could prescribe Roche’s Rituxan or it...