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Insmed unveils new research platforms and capabilities

By Isabel Cameron

US biopharma Insmed has announced progress across its early-stage research programs at the company's investor and analyst event, The Future of Rare at Insmed: Functional Genes, AI-Enhanced Proteins, Glowing Algae, and More.

BioMarin opens €38m expansion at Irish manufacturing site

BioMarin opens €38m expansion at Irish manufacturing site

By Rachel Arthur

BioMarin Pharmaceutical has opened the expansion of its manufacturing plant at Shanbally, Co. Cork: with the site now able to provide end-to-end manufacturing for a number of the company’s commercial products.

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Emmes launches cell and gene therapy center

By Rachel Arthur

Emmes has announced the creation of a dedicated center for cell and gene therapy research: which will focus on supporting clinical trials for the Clinical Research Organization’s (CRO) clients.

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Syncona to acquire Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation

By Rachel Arthur

London investment fund Syncona will acquire retinal gene therapy company Applied Genetic Technologies Corporation (AGTC): with AGTC noting it had been facing ‘significant challenges’ in funding operations beyond 2022.

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Lilly to acquire gene therapy company Akouos

By Rachel Arthur

Eli Lilly and Company will acquire Akouos, a precision genetic medicine company developing a portfolio of adeno-associated viral gene therapies for the treatment of inner ear conditions, including sensorineural hearing loss.