ProtaGene, a leading global contract research organization (CRO) dedicated to advanced analytics for biologics and cell and gene therapies, today announced additional investment from Ampersand Capital Partners. Given the critical importance of advanced bioanalytics and product characterization for developing increasingly complex therapeutics, Ampersand has invested nearly $40 million within the past year to support ProtaGene’s […]
continue readingConfronting Molecular Bioanalysis Challenges in Gene Therapy Development
As the gene therapy sector continues to mature, regulators’ expectations for more robust product understanding are growing. It’s exciting to be part of today’s gene therapy development community; however, three issues are at the top of the industry’s mind—the regulatory landscape, critical molecular bioanalysis considerations (biodistribution, transgene expression, and vector shedding), and assay-related challenges. #1 […]
continue readingNavigating CMC Challenges in NBE and Therapeutic Antibody Development
In April 2021, the FDA approved the 100th monoclonal antibody as a therapeutic entity, a milestone that took 35 years to reach. As of the fall of 2022, the FDA has approved 162 antibody therapies, and approval momentum continues to accelerate. Classical IgG-based monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) are by far the most mature protein-based therapeutic modality, […]
continue readingProtaGene Appoints New Scientific and Commercial Leadership to Support Evolving Needs of Biologic and Cell & Gene Therapy Innovators
ProtaGene GmbH, a leading global contract research organization focused on advanced analytics in biologics and cell and gene therapy, announced today the appointment of Jennifer Chadwick, Ph.D., as Chief Scientific Officer and Owen Hitchins as Chief Commercial Officer. Working in close collaboration, accomplished executive leaders Chadwick and Hitchins will utilize their respective experience to meet […]
continue readingFoundation for the Industry’s Next-stage Innovation and Growth
ProtaGene is thrilled to announce the planned opening of our brand-new, state-of-the-art lab and office headquarters in the Burlington BioCenter, located in Boston’s rapidly growing biotechnology hub. Our expanded footprint is designed to enable new capabilities required to advance today’s biologic and gene therapy platforms and provide additional capacity to meet the growing demand for […]
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