Downstream Processing

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Lonza and Doer Biologics in expression system license deal

By Jane Byrne

Lonza has signed a licensing agreement with clinical-stage biopharma, Zhejiang Doer Biologics, whereby the Hangzhou, China based biopharma company will develop multi-specific biotherapeutics using the Swiss CDMO’s XS Pichia.

Sartolab filtration units

Sartorius launches redesigned filtration unit

By Ben Hargreaves

The vacuum filtration units are suitable for lab-based research in low volumes, with the company stating the update improves speed, capacity, and stability.

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Biovac to manufacture Pfizer COVID-19 doses in Africa

By Rachel Arthur

South African biopharmaceutical company The Biovac Institute will manufacture and distribute Pfizer and BioNTech’s COVID-19 vaccine in Africa, with the three companies signing a letter of intent this week.

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Coriolis expands ATMP facilities to advance formulation

By Ben Hargreaves

Coriolis Pharma has announced a 7,800-meter-square expansion to a building situated in Munich, Germany, where the company is headquartered, that will host formulation development for advanced therapeutic medicine products (ATMPs).

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Preparing for the pivot to downstream continuous processing

By Nick Taylor

Upstream processes were the focus of most early applications of continuous bioprocessing. That is now changing, with many biologic manufacturers evaluating downstream continuous processing and suppliers preparing their portfolios for the anticipated pivot...

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Special Edition: The Future of Continuous BioProcessing

Addressing barriers to the shift to downstream continuous processing

By Nick Taylor

The shift away from batch downstream processing has moved closer in recent years amid progress on techniques such as antibody purification using continuous chromatography media. However, there remain barriers to clear before manufacturing facilities that...

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Sartorius acquires BIA Separations for $423m

By Rachel Arthur

German life science company Sartorius will merge Slovenian purification specialist BIA Separations with Sartorius Stedim Biotech, in a deal worth €360m ($423m).