Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) 12/31/24 Vanderbilt Institute of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) 12/31/24

New Ancient DNA Laboratory Coming to Vanderbilt Cleanroom

The Vanderbilt Institute for Nanoscale Science and Engineering (VINSE) has announced the creation of a state-of-the-art ancient DNA lab to study historical tissue samples and uncover insights into human longevity, disease evolution, and pandemic preparedness, with renovations beginning in Spring 2025 and the lab set to open in Fall 2025

MaryBeth DiDonna 11/13/24 MaryBeth DiDonna 11/13/24

Southwest Research Institute Expands Bioengineering Capacity with New Clinical Supply Facility

Southwest Research Institute has begun construction on a new 21,000-square-foot Clinical Supply Facility in San Antonio, TX, designed to centralize and expand its capabilities in pharmaceutical and bioengineering R&D, with advanced cleanroom environments supporting CGMP-compliant production of therapeutics, vaccines, and bioengineering products for clinical trials

Paul Szafir 9/11/24 Paul Szafir 9/11/24

Shaping a Sustainable Future for cGMP Facilities

The biopharmaceutical industry’s cGMP facilities are resource-intensive, but incorporating sustainable practices through holistic strategies—from process optimization to supply chain and MEP system improvements—can reduce their carbon footprint without compromising compliance, quality, or safety