Curia�s mRNA Services Combine Comprehensive Experience and Flexible Capabilities from Discovery Through Fill-Finish Manufacturing

ALBANY, N.Y.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--#AMRI--Curia, formerly AMRI, a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization, today unveiled its messenger RNA (mRNA) solution, which includes discovery, process development and mRNA drug substance production, through large-scale lipid manufacturing, lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation and development for full-scale sterile fill-finish services.

Curia�s mRNA solution is designed to streamline the development and delivery of mRNA-based products, which span various therapeutic areas including cancer, heart disease and chronic illnesses in addition to its current application in vaccines.

�The extraordinary impact of mRNA on the COVID-19 pandemic demonstrates its potential to save and improve lives,� said Curia Chairman and Chief Executive Officer John Ratliff. �mRNA has the potential to play a pivotal role in the next frontier of treatments for unmet medical needs. Curia�s capabilities enable customers to accelerate the discovery and development of next-generation mRNA therapeutics from curiosity to cure.�

Curia�s team brings a powerful combination of proven expertise, speed and reliability across research, process development and manufacturing to accelerate mRNA product development timelines:

Discovery

Curia�s mRNA solution combines expertise and a proven track record of success in key scientific disciplines including molecular biology, protein production and analysis, enzymes, nucleosides and lipids. The platform�s ability to provide high-quality constructs through in-house research and analysis capabilities enables accelerated timelines for delivery.

Development of Lipid and RNA Drug Substance Through Manufacturing

Curia�s end-to-end capabilities extend from production of plasmid DNA and manufacturing of enzymes and nucleosides at gram-to-kilogram scale, to drug substance development through first-in-human clinical supply manufacturing. Its five sites in California and Massachusetts provide reliable plasmid production for �traditional� and self-amplifying mRNA drug substance. First-in-human clinical-scale cGMP manufacturing is supplemented by in-house analytical capabilities for product testing and release.

Curia has a proven track record in the rapid development of numerous specialized lipids for mRNA applications and the ability to manufacture lipids to metric-ton scale in accordance with cGMP. Curia�s scientists have expertise in coupling synthesis with highly effective separations and purifications of APIs and functional excipients.

Development of Lipid Nanoparticle Formulation, Testing and Sterile Fill-Finish Through Manufacturing

Curia�s mRNA solution includes complex formulation capabilities and experience in liposome and lipid nanoparticles led by its expert scientists. Curia completes its end-to-end offering with clinical and commercial aseptic sterile fill-finish capability and capacity. Its facilities provide process development and first-in-human clinical manufacturing through to full commercial manufacturing of mRNA injectable dosage products in accordance with cGMP.

About Curia

Curia, formerly AMRI, is a leading contract research, development and manufacturing organization providing products and services from R&D through commercial manufacturing to pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical customers. Curia�s 3,700 employees at 29 locations across the U.S., Europe and Asia help its customers advance from curiosity to cure. Learn more at CuriaGlobal.com.

Contacts

Corporate Contact:
Sue Zaranek

Curia

+1 518 512 2111

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