Inside Merck’s 90-Year R&D Partnership With WashU
September 17, 2025
From its historic Sigma Chemical roots in St. Louis to a renewed partnership with WashU, we discuss the scientific and societal impacts.
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Following a spell at Bristol Myers Squibb’s New Jersey facility, General Manager for the Irish commercial affiliate, Karen Costello, returns to her native country to help get medicines to Irish patients faster.
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September 16, 2025
Single-use plastics remain essential in labs, but their environmental impact is hard to ignore. Joel Eichmann of Green Elephant Biotech explains how plant-based polymers, additive manufacturing, and end-of-life strategies could help chart a more sustainable course.
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September 15, 2025
Patients say they are ready for self-injectables, but are healthcare providers? And what further innovation in devices is needed?
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September 15, 2025
Columbia University researchers develop new platform that combines bacteria and viruses to attack cancer.
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September 11, 2025
Looking for the next generation of neuromodulators in unlikely places.
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September 11, 2025
Michael Murray has spent decades advising on deal management and commercial strategy – and he has a lot of tips and advice for budding start-ups looking for investment.
11 min read
September 10, 2025
By exploiting GRK2 bias, researchers are redefining how β2AR modulation can be applied in type 2 diabetes and obesity management.
2 min read
September 10, 2025
Our latest news roundup reports on Novartis’ proposed acquisition of Tourmaline Bio, GLP-1s being added to WHO’s lists of essential medicines, and new safety switches for cell and gene therapies.
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September 9, 2025
A surge in inspections, a spike in warning letters, and targeted action against high-risk sectors: the FDA’s 2024 report shows global pharma quality is under sharper scrutiny than ever.
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September 9, 2025
Researchers call for urgent action to protect the future of mRNA vaccine development
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September 9, 2025
Researchers engineer 63 embryonic stem cell lines to study genetic variations tied to autism spectrum disorders.
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