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The future of mRNA delivery: Advancements in engineering lipid nanoparticles for enhanced intracellular delivery through inhalation

Pharma
Messenger RNA (mRNA) has played a crucial role in recent vaccine developments and is at the forefront of much current medical research. Traditionally. the delivery of mRNA systemically via lipid...
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Oral Drug Delivery

Pharma
The oral route of administration presents a convenient, cost-effective, and non-invasive method for delivering drugs. However, with the increasing complexity of APIs, the delivery of these drugs also...
Gene editing has emerged as a promising strategy for treating a wide range of genetic disorders. However, the efficacy of gene therapy is limited by the challenge of delivering therapeutic agents to target cells. Recent advancements in messenger RNA (mRNA) technology have made it possible to directly introduce therapeutic genes into cells, but the efficacy of this approach is still limited by the delivery method.

Revolutionizing gene editing: How RGD peptide-based lipids could be the key to effective mRNA delivery

Pharma
Gene editing has emerged as a promising strategy for treating a wide range of genetic disorders. However, the efficacy of gene therapy is limited by the challenge of delivering therapeutic agents to...
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Precision medicine revolution: The potential of DSPE-RGD in targeted drug delivery

Pharma
In recent years, researchers and clinicians have been exploring new ways to deliver drugs directly to the cells and tissues that need them, while minimizing side effects on healthy cells. One of the...
We develop and manufacture innovative lipids of unparalleled purity to solve the stability and delivery issues associated with mRNA for use in vaccines and next-generation therapeutics

TIDES 2023

Pharma
We can't wait to see you at TIDES! Each year, the TIDES conference scientific agenda includes 150+ of the industry's top scientists to present the latest science and industry updates across the entire...
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Promising new results for metastatic prostate cancer vaccine

Pharma
A new study1 published in Frontiers in Immunology reports promising vaccine results for patients with hormone-sensitive prostate cancer. The researchers demonstrated that a vaccine formulation...
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Consumer Health at Croda Pharma - over 100 years of heritage

Pharma
For the Consumer Health team, our main goal is to help our customers market consumer relevant claims that grow their product and brand authority.
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Women in STEM - Maths

Pharma
Meet some of the women in maths-facing roles across our business as part of our Women in STEM series.
Meet some of the women in engineering roles across Croda Pharma as part of our Women in STEM series.

Women in STEM - Engineering

Pharma
Meet some of the women in engineering roles across our business as part of our Women in STEM series.
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Women in STEM - Technology

Pharma
Meet some of the women in technology roles across our business as part of our Women in STEM series.
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#SmashingStereotypes - our take!

Pharma
As part of British Science Week, BSA are aiming to smash stereotypes through interviewing a diverse range of scientists. Who do you think of when you picture a scientist?
Olivia Lennon-Butler, Pharma Key Accounts in the UK & Ireland, ED&I Education and Comms Lead, Croda

International Women's Day

Pharma
International Women’s Day is marked on the 8th March and highlights a number of missions to help forge a gender equal world, by celebrating women’s achievements and increasing visibility while calling...
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Lipids in Small-Molecule Pro-Drugs

Pharma
Lipids are used in therapeutics in many ways. Some lipids have even been used as small-molecule drugs to treat specific diseases, and are also being used to improve undesirable characteristics of...
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Our veterinary health offering

Pharma
We are the global partner for high quality excipients, adjuvant systems and formulation support for the animal health industry, and we are continuously innovating to provide break-through solutions...
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Croda Pharma welcomes Dave Cherry

Pharma
We warmly welcome Dave Cherry as our new Global Managing Director. David brings with him past experiences from his work with the wider Life Sciences Leadership Team and healthcare markets, which is...
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Introducing our Adjuvant Systems Platform

Pharma
Introducing our Adjuvant Systems platform. Leveraging a history of developing adjuvants since 1939, our scientists deliver high performance adjuvants to meet your vaccine needs today.
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World Cancer Day 2023

Pharma
World Cancer Day, observed on the 4th February is led by the Union for International Cancer Control (UICC) and aims to save millions of preventable deaths each year by raising awareness and improving...
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Introducing our Nucleic Acid Delivery platform

Pharma
This post introduces our Nucleic Acid Delivery platform, a technology area that was strengthened through our acquisition of Avanti Polar Lipids in 2020.
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Croda Pharma: The future of novel excipients

Pharma
The importance of excipients and their specialised role in formulation development has been recognised in recent years, whether that be for targeting delivery of the drug, aesthetics of the final...
Dr. Stephen Rumbelow, Life Sciences Research Fellow, Croda Inc.

Expert Q&A - Dr Stephen Rumbelow:

Pharma
Formulating a drug for parenteral delivery comes with its fair set of challenges. Aside from a high level of sensitivity to external factors like light and heat exposure, these large and complex drugs...
Dr Stephen Burgess PHD, Head of Nucleic Acid Delivery, Croda Pharma, Avanti Polar Lipids

Lipid technology for delivery of gene editing therapies

Pharma
Gene-editing is one of the most eagerly anticipated biopharma developments in recent history. However, one of the biggest hurdles to the development of successful gene-editing therapeutics is...
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Excipient sustainability - A user and a supplier perspective

Pharma
To achieve their sustainability ambitions excipient users need to access excipients produced with lower embedded GHG emissions, little or no waste produced and with minimal impact on water quality and...
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International Human Solidarity Day

Pharma
As part of Croda’s commitment to being Climate, Land and People Positive by 2030 we have developed targets linked to the UN SDGs. This blog post will focus on our People Positive commitment. We sat...
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Qualifying the EXCiPACT Certification Scheme

Pharma
There has always been a regulatory requirement for Pharmaceutical manufacturers to audit their starting material suppliers, but with increasing and sustained use of 3rd party audit solutions,...
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Things to consider when choosing a cationic lipid for your formulation

Pharma
Lipid-based therapeutic delivery systems have been evolving for many years. From delivering naked mRNA, to using liposomes, and now lipid nanoparticles,
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International Volunteer Day - Croda's STEM Programme

Pharma
In light of International Volunteer Day on the 5th of December, we highlight the Croda STEM Programme, founded on our purpose of using 'Smart science to improve lives'
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Innovative lipids for your nucleic acid delivery research

Pharma
Lipid-based therapeutic delivery systems have been evolving for many years. From delivering naked mRNA, to using liposomes, and now lipid nanoparticles,
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Introducing our Small Molecule Delivery platform

Pharma
Our offering for Small Molecule Delivery focuses on tackling your formulation challenges and enhancing drug delivery through our high purity Super Refined™ excipients. Over the years, enhancing...
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Lipid Leaders: Dennis Christensen

Pharma
In this Lipid Leaders interview, we get insight from Croda Pharma's own Global Head of R&D - Adjuvant Systems, Dennis Christensen, PhD. Keep reading to learn more about adjuvants and the role they...
Meet our experts at CPHI

Croda Pharma on the road at CPHI, Frankfurt

Pharma
We recently had the pleasure of exhibiting at CPHI Frankfurt. The event spanned over three days, uniting exhibitors at the heart of pharma and thousands of attendees for an extensive exhibition and...
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Proprietary purification process extends formulation shelf life

Pharma
Formulating generic drugs of equivalent stability, safety, bioequivalence, and dosage form as originator drugs can be a great challenge. James Humphrey, Research and Technology Specialist explores how...
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Our Healthcare division becomes Croda Pharma

Pharma
Croda International Plc, the company that uses smart science to create high performance ingredients and solutions that improve lives, has today announced that its Health Care division will now become...
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Croda Pharma wins prestigious “Best Supplier for COVID-19 Vaccine Development 2022” Award

Pharma
Croda, the company that uses smart science to improve lives, announces that it has been awarded winner a prestigious award for its work in supporting vaccine development. The company has been awarded...
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Exclusive license for Croda to commercialise SSI’s CAF® vaccine adjuvants

Pharma
Croda International Plc, which uses smart science to improve lives, announces today that it has entered a strategic collaboration with Statens Serum Institut (“SSI”), the leading Danish Governmental...
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Croda expands its high purity pharmaceutical excipients manufacturing capability

Pharma
This investment confirms Croda’s commitment to building its Life Sciences business and developing innovative pharmaceutical excipients, reinforcing Croda’s Purpose to use Smart science to improve...
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Strengthening Life Sciences with the acquisition of Avanti Polar Lipids

Pharma
13 August 2020: A leader in drug delivery systems for next generation pharmaceuticals, the acquisition more than doubles Croda’s research and development (R&D) capability in drug delivery.
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