In major news that broke this morning, Celularity (CELU) has announced a partnership with Regeneron (REGN) to support the research, preclinical development, and manufacturing of allogeneic targeted cell therapy candidates targeting difficult-to-treat cancers.

The selection follows months of rigorous assessment and due diligence by Regeneron and showcases a high level of confidence and validation of Celularity’s core science, business model, and strategic vision. Celularity’s expertise in the off-the-shelf allogeneic cell therapy field is exceptional and includes the engineering and design of chimeric antigen receptors (CAR) for use with T and natural Killer (NK) cells. [Read more…]

LONDON, May 9, 2023 — Ascend Gene & Cell Therapies (Ascend), a specialist company innovating manufacturing processes to improve quality, potency, safety and cost enabling better reach for gene therapy technologies, announces that it has launched as a facilitator for gene therapy companies to help translate product ideas into viable clinical programs.

Ascend offers process development, clinical manufacturing, and analytical and regulatory support for biotech companies working in advanced modalities requiring flexible CMC services. Originally founded by Monograph Capital, Ascend has raised a total of $132.5M, most recently completing a Series A fundraise led by Abingworth and Petrichor, supported by DCVC Bio, 4BIO Capital, Cathay Health, Deerfield Management, Digitalis Ventures and Ajinomoto Co., Inc. [Read more…]

SHANGHAI — On April 21, 2023, OBiO Technology (Shanghai) Corp., Ltd. (“OBiO” or “the Company”), a leading gene and cell therapy CDMO in China, announced the launching of a new GMP manufacturing base, named OBiO Intelli-M. The new base was located in the China (Shanghai) Pilot Free Trade Zone, Lin-Gang Special Area, with 29 production lines and 828,000+ square feet in area, which was one of the biggest super factories for gene therapy in the world. [Read more…]