May 25, 2018 PR-M05-18-NI-095
COLLEGE STATION, Texas, May 23, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies (Fujifilm), a leading Contract Development and Manufacturing Organization (CDMO) with experience in the development and manufacture of recombinant biopharmaceuticals and gene therapies, has announced the extension of its gene therapy and viral vaccine Fill/Finish capabilities to provide services in support of late phase candidates and commercial supply. Fujifilm has invested in Vanrx Pharmasystems' SA25 Aseptic Filling Workcell gloveless isolator technology with automated environmental monitoring and no glass to glass contact.
"Developers of advanced therapies need to be ready to move swiftly into commercial production, from bulk drug substance and into final dosage form," said Gerry Farrell, Chief Operating Officer of FUJIFILM Diosynth Biotechnologies, Texas site. "We recognized that having Fill Finish capabilities that extend beyond the current clinical stage is essential to support the rapid delivery of clinical candidates to patients."
These extended Fill / Finish services will be provided from Fujifilm's state of the art Flexible Biomanufacturing Facility located in College Station, Texas. This facility is a Center of Excellence for Advanced Therapies production.
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