- Avantor and NIBRT have formed a new partnership to supply
advanced Masterflex® equipment, essential products, and expert
training to foster innovations in biopharma manufacturing
RADNOR,
Pa., Oct. 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ --
Avantor, Inc. (NYSE: AVTR), a leading global provider of
mission-critical products and services to customers in the life
sciences and advanced technology industries, today announced an
expanded partnership with the National Institute for Bioprocessing
Research and Training (NIBRT). The new collaboration will focus on
addressing urgent bottlenecks in biopharma manufacturing,
particularly in downstream optimization for monoclonal antibodies
(mAbs), by providing cutting-edge equipment and specialized
training.
Avantor will provide a full suite of leading aseptic fluid
handling equipment, including Masterflex® pump systems and
supporting single-use systems. These advanced tools are designed to
create realistic biopharmaceutical workflows in NIBRT's
state-of-the-art training rooms, offering trainees the opportunity
to gain hands-on experience with equipment that mirrors real-world
industry settings.
"Monoclonal antibodies have revolutionized medicine by providing
personalized treatments for chronic and debilitating conditions,
but as researchers continue to advance their potential,
manufacturers face increasing pressure to get new therapies to
market quickly and safely," said Benoit
Gourdier, Executive Vice President and Head of Avantor's
Bioscience Production Segment. "The ability to handle large-scale
fluid volumes, while maintaining quality in a closed system, is a
key area that can be optimized to avoid delays and product loss. By
combining our expertise with the latest technology, we are
equipping industry partners with the tools and knowledge they need
to maximize productivity and streamline their processes."
In addition, Avantor's team of bioprocessing experts are
developing and delivering targeted training sessions to tackle
pressing scale-up challenges. These expert-led trainings will focus
on optimizing downstream processes for mAbs production, utilizing
the full capabilities of the donated Masterflex® aseptic fluid
transfer systems to enhance efficiency and scalability.
"At NIBRT, we are committed to providing world-class training
and expertise to support the biopharma sector in overcoming key
manufacturing challenges," said Kate
Cotter, Director of training delivery at NIBRT. "This
enhanced partnership with Avantor allows us to further equip the
industry with the tools and knowledge necessary to drive innovation
and improve efficiency in critical areas, such as downstream
processing for monoclonal antibodies. By combining advanced
equipment with our specialized training programs, we enable our
trainees to meet current and future skills demands with
confidence."
The partnership between Avantor and NIBRT represents a shared
commitment to advancing the biopharmaceutical industry through
cutting-edge research, training, and innovation. By equipping NIBRT
with the latest technology and expertise, Avantor is helping to
shape the future of bioprocessing and enabling the development of
new and improved therapies.
About Avantor
Avantor® is a leading life
science tools company and global provider of mission-critical
products and services to the life sciences and advanced technology
industries. We work side-by-side with customers at every step of
the scientific journey to enable breakthroughs in medicine,
healthcare, and technology. Our portfolio is used in virtually
every stage of the most important research, development and
production activities at more than 300,000 customer locations in
180 countries. For more information,
visit avantorsciences.com and find us
on LinkedIn, X (Twitter) and Facebook.
About NIBRT
The National Institute for Bioprocessing
Research and Training (NIBRT) is a global centre of excellence for
training and research in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. NIBRT is
located in a world class facility in Dublin, Ireland. This facility is purpose
built to closely replicate a modern bioprocessing plant with
state-of-the-art equipment and enables NIBRT to offer the highest
quality training and research solutions. NIBRT's mission is to
support the growth and development of all aspects of the
biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry. For more information,
please visit www.nibrt.ie.
Global Media Contact
Eric Van
Zanten
Head of External Communications
Avantor
610-529-6219
Eric.Vanzanten@avantorsciences.com
Investor Relations Contact
Christina Jones
Vice President, Investor Relations
Avantor
805-617-5297
Christina.Jones@avantorsciences.com
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