A deep dive into the world of pharmaceutical manufacturing related to cell and gene technologies, small molecules, biologics, and capsules and health ingredients. Get insight from our experts and leaders on industry trends and innovation in Lonza’s R&D network.
Transforming drug delivery through advanced capsule innovation
Capsules & Health Ingredients   |  R&D Blog post
Transforming drug delivery through advanced capsule innovation
Capsules represent one of the oldest pharmaceutical dosage forms, with a history dating back to ancient Egypt. Despite being known...
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5 min read
Leveraging the potential of XS® Pichia Expression System
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
Leveraging the potential of XS® Pichia Expression System
One of the most important goals of genetic engineering, especially within the biopharmaceutical industry space, is the ability to ...
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4 min read
Better, Faster Pharma Manufacturing with Lonza’s AI Route Design
Small Molecules   |  R&D Blog post
Better, Faster Pharma Manufacturing with Lonza’s AI Route Design
Overcoming the complexities of pharmaceutical manufacturing through Lonza's combined expertise and the power of AI.
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4 min read
Can Elimination of Preclinical Animal Testing Accelerate the Path to IND?
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
Can Elimination of Preclinical Animal Testing Accelerate the Path to IND?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can now approve Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for companies seeking to adv...
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3 min read
Moving Away from Animal Testing: What are the Drivers and Which Drug Candidates Might Benefit?
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
Moving Away from Animal Testing: What are the Drivers and Which Drug Candidates Might Benefit?
The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) can now approve Investigational New Drug (IND) applications for companies seeking to adv...
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4 min read
Developing Breakthrough Technology for Oral Solid Dosage Forms
Capsules & Health Ingredients   |  R&D Blog post
Developing Breakthrough Technology for Oral Solid Dosage Forms
Delivering treatment in the small intestine and not the stomach represents a unique drug delivery challenge relevant to microbiome...
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4 min read
Developing new analytical methods for recombinant AAV viral vectors
Cell & Gene   |  R&D Blog post
Developing new analytical methods for recombinant AAV viral vectors
Recombinant adeno-associated virus (rAAV) has been utilized successfully for in vivo gene delivery to treat a variety of human dis...
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4 min read
Defining the Next Generation of Immune-oncology Cell Therapy
Cell & Gene   |  R&D Blog post
Defining the Next Generation of Immune-oncology Cell Therapy
Advances in cell therapy technology are fueling a wave of innovation in immune-oncology.
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8 min read
Why is an integrated service offering so important for the modern pharmaceutical industry?
Small Molecules   |  R&D Blog post
Why is an integrated service offering so important for the modern pharmaceutical industry?
I am often asked why I believe an integrated service offering is so important for the pharmaceutical industry. When we look at rec...
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5 min read
Harnessing the Power of Peptide Mapping for AAV and Adenovirus based Gene Therapy
Cell & Gene   |  R&D Blog post
Harnessing the Power of Peptide Mapping for AAV and Adenovirus based Gene Therapy
As gene therapy developers strive to optimize their products, peptide mapping has emerged as an alternative approach to identifyin...
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5 min read
Product Attribute Control and Its’ role in Quality by Design
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
Product Attribute Control and Its’ role in Quality by Design
An overriding mission at Lonza, and for many CDMOs, is to consistently create effective, safe, and high-quality drug substances an...
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8 min read
On the importance of Extractables and Leachables Assessment
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
On the importance of Extractables and Leachables Assessment
I have always had two passions in my life, cooking and science. Similar to professional chefs, scientists need to be equipped with...
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4 min read
How Lonza Offers Process Analytical Tools to commercial customers
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
How Lonza Offers Process Analytical Tools to commercial customers
By leveraging our own technologies, Lonza now offers more accurate Process Analytical Tools (PAT) at a reduced cost for customers.
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3 min read
Solving the Capsule Color Challenge: Replacing Titanium Dioxide in Capsules
Capsules & Health Ingredients   |  R&D Blog post
Solving the Capsule Color Challenge: Replacing Titanium Dioxide in Capsules
At first glance, one may consider the selection of the empty hard capsule the simplest and final decision to be made when rolling ...
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9 min read
The Role of Micronization in the Journey to Drug Product Development
Small Molecules   |  R&D Blog post
The Role of Micronization in the Journey to Drug Product Development
Whenever I think about transitioning a New Compound Entity to the clinic, it strikes me that it is like finding a diamond in the r...
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3 min read
Bridging the Gap Between Drug Substance and Drug Product
Small Molecules   |  R&D Blog post
Bridging the Gap Between Drug Substance and Drug Product
Since I was a PhD student, I have focused on solid form screening, first as a postdoc at the Synthesis and Solid State Pharmaceuti...
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3 min read
More Science. Less Paper®
Cell & Gene   |  R&D Blog post
More Science. Less Paper®
Digital transformation has impacted so many aspects of our personal and professional lives – from how we communicate to how ...
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4 min read
Uncovering the Potential of Exosomes
Cell & Gene   |  R&D Blog post
Uncovering the Potential of Exosomes
Exosomes are emerging as a promising new drug/drug carrier modality and there is widespread excitement around their potential.&nbs...
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4 min read
Pulmonary Delivery of Spray Dried Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat Lung Cancer
Small Molecules   |  R&D Blog post
Pulmonary Delivery of Spray Dried Monoclonal Antibodies to Treat Lung Cancer
If oncologists and patients who are fighting non-small cell lung cancer could create an optimal cancer fighting therapy, what woul...
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4 min read
Lonza Expands the Boundaries of Sub-Cutaneous Injections
Biologics   |  R&D Blog post
Lonza Expands the Boundaries of Sub-Cutaneous Injections
The field of biologics is undergoing a significant change as it increases its focus on identifying new diseases to target, novel c...
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5 min read