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Curia collabore avec Corning pour faire avancer les programmes de développement et fabrication en flux continu dans le domaine biopharmaceutique

Cette collaboration marque la première installation mondiale du système de production G1 de Corning afin de soutenir une production de substances actives chimiques de plus haute qualité en utilisant une technologie de chimie en flux intrinsèquement plus sûre

ALBANY, N.Y., 24 mars 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Curia, une organisation de recherche, développement et fabrication en sous-traitance de premier plan, a annoncé aujourd’hui une collaboration avec Corning Incorporated pour étendre et accélérer les programmes de développement et fabrication en flux continu auprès des secteurs chimiques et biopharmaceutiques dans le monde entier. La collaboration avec l’équipe Advanced-Flow™ Reactor (AFR) de Corning inclut la première installation du système de production G1 de l’entreprise, conçu pour la production industrielle continue de substances actives.

La chimie en flux continu est cruciale pour le développement et la fabrication de substances actives et d’intermédiaires pharmaceutiques, et fournit des avantages par rapport au traitement par lots traditionnel. C’est une technologie intrinsèquement plus sûre qui offre une production de matériaux plus rapide et plus robuste avec une plus haute sélectivité des produits souhaités.

« L’innovation dans le développement et la production de médicaments requiert une sécurité à haute vitesse », a déclaré Christopher Conway, président de la recherche et du développement chez Curia. « La mise en œuvre du Production Reactor G1 de Corning dans notre installation d’Albany étend notre capacité à fournir des solutions évolutives qui répondent aux exigences complexes de l’industrie pharmaceutique en matière de développement et de fabrication. En employant une technologie avancée et des workflows standardisés, Curia offre une chimie en flux continu, du développement ciblé à l’échelle commerciale, et ce dans le monde entier. »

Le réacteur de production G1 comprend un ensemble actualisé de lignes de dosage et de contrôles permettant des opérations continues et une conformité aux bonnes pratiques de fabrication.

« Collaborer avec une entreprise axée sur l’innovation comme Curia aidera à favoriser des avancées dans l’industrie du traitement chimique », a commenté Alessandra Vizza, directrice commerciale des Advanced-Flow Reactors chez Corning. « La mise en œuvre du système de production G1 de Corning peut offrir une variété d’avantages. Ce système est une technologie intrinsèquement plus sûre qui aidera Curia à réduire le délai d’accès au marché avec un traitement des substances actives et chimiques de plus haute qualité, une efficacité accrue de la synthèse des substances actives et chimiques, et des coûts de production inférieurs. »

« Par ailleurs, les avantages de la technologie AFR de Corning en termes d’économie d’espace, de conservation d’énergie et de réduction des déchets peuvent aider les clients à réduire l’impact environnemental de leur activité de fabrication – un attribut clé alors que le domaine continue de prendre de l’élan aux États-Unis et dans le monde entier », ajoute Mme Vizza.

L’expertise de Curia et son réseau mondial d’installations, associés à la technologie de flux continu de Corning, peuvent aider à stimuler l’efficacité des entreprises et, au final, améliorer la vie des patients.

À propos de Curia
Curia est une organisation de recherche, développement et fabrication en sous-traitance de premier plan qui fournit des produits et services allant de la R&D aux clients pharmaceutiques et biopharmaceutiques en passant par la fabrication commerciale. Basés sur 29 sites à travers les États-Unis, l’Europe et l’Asie, les près de 4 000 employés de Curia aident les clients de l’entreprise à passer de la curiosité à la guérison. Pour en savoir plus, rendez-vous sur CuriaGlobal.com.

À propos de Corning Incorporated
Corning (www.corning.com) est l’un des plus grands innovateurs de la planète en science des matériaux, possédant 170 ans d’expérience en inventions qui changent la vie. Corning applique son expertise sans égale dans la science du verre, la science de la céramique et la physique optique, ainsi que dans ses capacités riches en fabrication et ingénierie, afin de développer des produits novateurs qui transforment les industries et améliorent la vie des gens. Corning réussit en investissant de manière soutenue dans la RD&E, par une combinaison unique d’innovation des procédés et des matériaux, et au moyen de relations profondes et basées sur la confiance avec ses clients, qui sont des leaders mondiaux dans leurs secteurs. Les capacités de Corning sont polyvalentes et synergiques, permettant à l’entreprise d’évoluer pour répondre aux besoins changeants du marché, tout en aidant ses clients à saisir de nouvelles opportunités dans les secteurs dynamiques. Aujourd’hui, les marchés de Corning comprennent les communications optiques, l’électronique mobile de grande consommation, l’affichage, l’automobile, le solaire, les semi-conducteurs et les sciences de la vie.

Contact chez Curia :
Sue Zaranek
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

Contact chez Corning :
Sarah Pakyala
+1 607 974 4902
pakyalasi@corning.com

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Curia Colabora com a Corning no Avanço dos Programas Biofarmacêuticos de Desenvolvimento e Fabricação de Fluxo Contínuo

A colaboração é a primeira instalação global do sistema de produção G1 da Corning para suporte de fabricação de produtos químicos API de alta qualidade, com o uso de tecnologia de química de fluxo inerentemente mais segura

ALBANY, N.Y., March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  A Curia, uma organização líder em pesquisa, desenvolvimento e fabricação de contratos, anunciou hoje uma colaboração com a Corning Incorporated para a aceleração de programas de desenvolvimento e fabricação de fluxo contínuo para indústrias química e biofarmacêutica em todo o mundo. A colaboração com a equipe do Advanced-Flow™ Reactor (AFR) da Corning inclui a primeira instalação do sistema de produção G1 da Corning, projetado para a produção industrial contínua de insumos farmacêuticos ativos (API).

A química de fluxo contínuo é fundamental para o desenvolvimento e fabricação de intermediários e APIs farmacêuticos, e oferece vantagens em comparação com o processamento em lote tradicional. É uma tecnologia inerentemente mais segura, que proporciona uma produção de material mais rápida e robusta com uma maior seletividade dos produtos desejados.

“A inovação no desenvolvimento e produção de medicamentos exige segurança em alta velocidade”, disse Christopher Conway, presidente de Pesquisa e Desenvolvimento da Curia. “A implementação do G1 Production Reactor da Corning nas nossas instalações em Albany expande nossa capacidade de fornecimento de soluções escaláveis que atendam aos requisitos complexos de desenvolvimento e fabricação da indústria farmacêutica. Com o uso de tecnologia avançada e fluxos de trabalho padronizados, a Curia oferece química de fluxo contínuo, desde o desenvolvimento direcionado até a escala comercial em todo o mundo.

O reator de produção G1 inclui um conjunto atualizado de linhas e controles de dosagem que permitem operações contínuas e conformidade com os padrões cGMP.

“A colaboração com uma empresa focada na inovação como a Curia ajudará a impulsionar os avanços da indústria de processamento químico”, disse Alessandra Vizza, diretora de negócios da Corning Advanced-Flow Reactors. “A implementação do sistema de produção G1 da Corning pode trazer uma série de benefícios. O sistema é uma tecnologia inerentemente mais segura que ajudará a Curia a reduzir o tempo de comercialização com processamento químico e API de alta qualidade, maior eficiência da síntese química e API, e menores custos de produção.”

“Além disso, os benefícios de economia de espaço, economia de energia e redução de resíduos da Tecnologia AFR da Corning podem ajudar os clientes a reduzir o impacto ambiental das suas unidades de fabricação – um atributo fundamental com este campo continuando a ganhar força nos EUA e em todo o mundo”, disse Vizza.

A experiência e a rede global de instalações da Curia, juntamente com a tecnologia de fluxo contínuo da Corning, podem ajudar a impulsionar a eficiência dos negócios e, em última análise, melhorar a vida dos pacientes.

Sobre a Curia
A Curia é uma organização líder em pesquisa, desenvolvimento e fabricação de contratos que fornece produtos e serviços de P&D por meio da fabricação comercial para clientes farmacêuticos e biofarmacêuticos. Os quase 4.000 funcionários da Curia em 29 locais nos EUA, Europa e Ásia ajudam seus clientes a avançar da curiosidade para a cura. Saiba mais em CuriaGlobal.com.

Sobre a Corning Incorporated
A Corning (www.corning.com) é uma das principais inovadoras do mundo em ciência de materiais, com um histórico de 170 anos de invenções que mudam as vidas. A Corning aplica sua experiência incomparável em ciências do vidro, da cerâmica e física óptica, juntamente com sua profunda capacidade de fabricação e engenharia, para desenvolver produtos que definem categorias que transformam indústrias e melhoram a vida das pessoas. A Corning tem grande sucesso nos seus investimentos sustentados em PD&E, uma combinação única de inovação de materiais e processos, e relacionamentos profundos com base na confiança com clientes que são líderes globais nos seus setores. Os recursos da Corning são versáteis e sinérgicos, e permitem que a empresa evolua para atender às mudanças das necessidades do mercado, além de ajudar seus clientes a aproveitar novas oportunidades dos setores dinâmicos. Os mercados da Corning incluem comunicações ópticas, eletrônicos de consumo móveis, displays, automotivos, solares, semicondutores e ciências da vida.

Contato da Curia:
Sue Zaranek
+1 518 512 2111
corporatecommunications@CuriaGlobal.com

Contato da Corning:
Sarah Pakyala
+1 607 974 4902
pakyalasi@corning.com

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Ethiopia and the Netherlands Endorse the Launch of a Groundbreaking Private Sector Water Management Initiative by Nedamco Africa to Improve Water Needs for Over 10 Million People

The Governments of Ethiopia and The Netherlands endorse the Nedamco Africa Water Management Initiative

Left to Right: H.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Minister for the Ministry of Water and Energy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia; Mrs. Kitty van der Heijden, Director-General, International Cooperation at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands; Mr. Michael Kogeler – Chief Executive Officer, Nedamco Africa.

“In a joint press statement today, the Government of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia and the Kingdom of the Netherlands, along with their partners, endorsed the launch by Nedamco Africa of an innovative initiative to implement Water Management through a fully digital approach. This groundbreaking endeavor has the potential to significantly improve the water quality, facilitate direct access, and increase the availability of water volumes for approximately 10 million individuals residing in the metropolitan area of Addis Ababa.”

NEW YORK, March 24, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today at the UN23 Water Conference in New York, H.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Minister for the Ministry of Water and Energy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, and Kitty van der Heijden, Director-General International Cooperation at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Kingdom of the Netherlands, endorsed the launch of the Ethiopian SDG6 Water Management initiative. The initiative has the aim to improve the water needs of millions of people and will be based on digitally verifiable outcomes focused on the reduction of non-revenue water, increase of water quality, increased access to water, and higher availability of water. In a “first-ever”, leveraging the latest available technologies, the solution will measure, report, and verify outcomes of Water Management, starting in Addis Ababa, a city of 10 million inhabitants, starting in a sub-set of the city, using Digital Twins in a fully digital and transparent manner. This project is a collaboration of the Ethiopian local and federal government and multiple innovators in the profit and non-profit sectors like Microsoft, Bentley Systems, Deltares and VEI. The launch is endorsed by the Dutch Government. The SDG6 Water Management initiative has the potential to be rolled out to over nineteen other countries in fifty-five cities, improving the water needs of half a billion people.

Changing lives – African water challenges – In this era of climate disruption, African cities are grappling with a plethora of water-related challenges that are impacting the lives of their residents. The lack of infrastructure and investment is one of the main obstacles, resulting in restricted access to clean and safe water for many people. In addition, water pollution and contamination are prevalent, especially in informal settlements where residents have limited means of obtaining clean water. Furthermore, climate change and rising water demand are putting additional pressure on already scarce water resources, compounding the existing water challenges in African cities. These challenges must be addressed with innovative and sustainable solutions that improve access to safe water and ensure the long-term sustainability of water resources.

“We Africans are highly affected by the carbon emission released by the developed nations, and we are way behind to achieve the SDGs with the current pace unless we deploy new technologies and innovations. By synergizing the vision and mission of the two most committed and robust partners on the planet, along with the latest digital technologies available for water management at scale, we have a unique opportunity and responsibility to transform the daily lives of hundreds of millions of people in Africa, who are suffering a lot in search of clean water. Therefore, call to action for Africans to join for cooperation and integration to transform the lives of our citizens,” stated H.E. Dr. Eng. Habtamu Itefa Geleta, Minister for the Ministry of Water and Energy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia.

True impact through results-based financing – The parties are adopting a results-based financing approach. Through collaboration, knowledge sharing, and the use of innovative technologies and best practices, we aim to unite the world around water and pool global resources and expertise. The innovative solution, jointly developed by Dutch and international water eco-system players will help us overcome the water challenges that we face worldwide. The SDG6 Water Management initiative will ensure that partnerships between governments, businesses, and civil society are forged, leading to sustainable and equitable use of water that benefits all.

“Water management is at the heart of our nation’s identity. We have been facing the challenges of water for centuries, and through collaboration and innovation, we have found ways to turn these challenges into opportunities. In the Netherlands, I am proud to say that we have a long history of working together to manage our water resources. From our world-renowned systems of dykes and pumps, to our innovative approaches to water treatment and reuse, we have shown that it is possible to turn the challenges of water into opportunities for progress and prosperity. By working together, the world can do the same. Together, we can build a future where everyone has access to the clean water they need to thrive, where our rivers and lakes are protected from pollution and overuse, and where we are able to adapt to the changing demands of a rapidly changing world,” said Kitty van der Heijden, Director-General International Cooperation at Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Netherlands.

Technology for good – Digital twin technology has the potential to significantly enhance water management in Africa, leading to better outcomes for communities in need. By creating a virtual replica of physical assets, such as water distribution systems, digital twins can be used to analyze, monitor, and optimize water usage and distribution in real-time. This, in turn, can lead to more efficient and effective management of water resources, reducing waste and improving water security. Digital twin technology can also help detect and prevent water leaks and other issues, thereby enhancing the access to clean water for communities, which is especially critical in areas with water scarcity. Additionally, digital twin technology can aid in the development of new water infrastructure projects, such as reservoirs, by simulating and assessing these projects in a virtual environment. This approach can provide valuable insights into the potential impact and effectiveness of these projects, reducing the risk of failure and improving outcomes.

Anke den Ouden, General Manager of Microsoft Netherlands, stated, “The introduction of digital twin technology in water management has the potential to significantly improve access to clean water and water security in Africa. It can optimize water usage and distribution, leading to a better quality of life for people in the region. We at Microsoft are proud to be a part of this initiative.”

Impact Investments for a better world – Nedamco Africa is a company that invests in, and is fully committed to making a positive impact on Africa and the global environment. They recognize the crucial role that water management plays in the sustainability of the continent and are focused on finding innovative solutions to the challenges facing Africa’s water supply. Nedamco Africa’s investment strategy prioritizes the measurement of impact over financial returns, emphasizing sustainable solutions that benefit the environment and communities in Africa. They invest in cutting-edge technologies, such as cloud skills, digital twins, and climate-friendly solutions to create a lasting positive impact. In water management, Nedamco Africa is working to improve access to safe drinking water, reduce water waste, and promote water conservation. Nedamco Africa is a driving force for impact investments that contribute to creating a better world for everyone.

Michael Kogeler, CEO of Nedamco Africa, expressed, “With a complete commitment to Africa and the planet, Nedamco Africa is at the forefront of impact investments that prioritize sustainability and positive impact. Our emphasis on innovative technologies and measurement of the impact of our investments is driving positive change and creating a better future for Africa and the world.”

A photo accompanying this announcement is available at https://www.globenewswire.com/NewsRoom/AttachmentNg/b5195295-2181-4470-8e4c-80fb8959bc4e

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Embracing the African philosophy of uMunthu to bolster anti-corruption education

Lilongwe, Malawi, 20- 24 February 2023 — In Chichewa, one of the indigenous languages of Malawi, there is an old saying: “Kali kokha nkanyama; ali awiri ndi anthu”. Translated to “No man is an island,” it stems from the African indigenous philosophy of uMunthu and reflects the notion that no single person exists as an isolated individual, but rather as a member of their broader community.

The values of ethics, integrity, altruism and empathy that reinforce uMunthu are also those key values that inspire and shape the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC)’s work around primary education. Through its methodology to build a culture of rejection of corruption amongst young people around the world, UNODC’s Global Resource for Anti-Corruption Education and Youth Empowerment initiative, or GRACE, works directly at the intersection between Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 4 (quality education) and SDG16 (building peace, justice and strong institutions), to foster the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development.

UNODC strongly believes in the progressive change that indigenous philosophies like uMunthu can bring when correctly integrated into formal education systems, while at the same time fostering Pan-Africanism and corruption-free societies.

To advance this, GRACE, the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Malawi (ACB), the Malawi Ministry of Education and the Malawi Institute of Education (MIE), in collaboration with UNDP Malawi, have been working to support the development of primary educational material based on this important African philosophy.

The aim is to create a ‘sourcebook’, i.e. a scripted manual with lesson plans and activities on ethics, integrity, and corruption for teachers to deliver in primary school. By embodying uMunthu values, attitudes and behaviours, the belief is that together it is possible to build just communities where corruption is ultimately rejected.

Ahead of the finalization of this important tool for teachers and the start of trainings in the country, representatives from the partner institutions and the two UN entities held discussions across Malawi. During the dialogues, the perspectives of students, teachers, parents, traditional and religious leaders and civil society were collected on the best way to approach this task and ensure the content is both context-specific and age-appropriate.

“The consultation experience was so enriching and changed the whole perception of the concept of the sourcebook,” noted Catherine Nkhoma, Principal Public Education Officer at the Anti-Corruption Bureau of Malawi and a former teacher herself. “After the consultations, we realized that the material we develop needs to speak to children!”

Over a period of ten days, 180-plus community members, primary school teachers and pupils from Blantyre, Lilongwe, Machinga and Rumphi were consulted.

“We are going to change Malawi. With this, we have an aim to achieve!” said one enthusiastic teacher who was consulted at Henry Henderson Primary School in Blantyre after reading the first unit of the sourcebook.

Currently, all the feedback gathered is being aggregated and will be included in the final sourcebook, which will be used as the foundation to develop a teaching methodology and start training teachers across the country.

Behavioural change is a long-term process, but youth deserve an opportunity to design better futures. As Ms. Nkhoma commented, “While we know corruption is a difficult and cross-sectional problem, we need to start somewhere.”

Source: EMM/ Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations

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Organization Adopts Eco-Friendly Technology To Purify Water

The quest to provide clean, safe, and accessible water has gone a notch higher following the introduction of the use of Microplasma Technology by an environmental organization to achieve this milestone. Alex Mwaki, the County Director of the Safe Water and Aids Project (SWAP) said the new technology is economical and ecologically sound for water treatment due to its generation at atmospheric pressure and low discharge voltage. ”This new technological innovation is purely accessing safe drinking water through solar energy by the use of Microplasma Technology where we are ensuring that we do not deplete the groundwater sources, but rather we use surface water sources by using aluminum sulphate then after that the water is treated using solar energy through a process known as Ozonation,” Mwaki explained. The Ozonation exercise, Mwaki said costs Sh3million and it was carried out for community projects thus producing 10 cubic metres of water each day. Conventional water treatment technologies are using chemicals, which makes the process expensive. Ozone, which is one of the strong oxidizing agents is used to destroy pollutants that are resistant to chemical treatment. ”The technology in simple terms is converting the oxygen in the water to ozone. And in the process, if there are pathogens in water, they are denied oxygen because of the introduction of ozone and they die off,” Mwaki added during an interview at the Kajulu Catchment Area to mark World Water Day. In this way, Mwaki noted that they die off and eventually kill pathogens found in water. He noted the importance of safe drinking water for the population and Sustainable Development Goal number 6, which is accessing safe drinking water and sanitation. ”We aim to attain SDG 6 goal by 2030 through collaborative efforts with the County Government, water service providers like Kisumu Water and Sanitation Company (KIWASCO) and partners to ensure that we attain not less than 90 percent accessibility to safe drinking water,” he said. Mwaki however pointed out that these developments come with challenges because they require resources to build these infrastructures. He suggested that we can find low-cost innovations to improve water that would be more cost-effective with less capital to ensure that people have access to safe drinking water. ”SWAP also promotes other alternatives of making water safe at the point of use irrespective of the water source use, for instance, household water treatment products that we can use like Chlorine which is branded as water guard, purifiers and flocculants which purifies and disinfects your water,” Mwaki elaborated. In January this year, they won a Global Water Prize from the ‘Community-Scale Solar Innovation Project” that they jointly undertook with the County Department of Water at Chuth Ber and Ahero markets. SWAP has been contributing to safe drinking water for households, schools, and even healthcare facilities. It continues to work very closely with the County Department of Land, Water, Environment and Natural Resources, members of the WASH Network Forum together with other partners to ensure that the residents of Kisumu County have safe and clean drinking water. For those who don’t like chemical treatment, Mwaki advices that they can use Ceramic Filters for water filtration for safe drinking water. Ultimately, the award-winning organization wants to see people irrespective of the water source they use they can have safe drinking water. He cautioned that if people consume unsafe drinking water they can contribute to diarrheal diseases like the recent cholera outbreak and other diseases. ”We also ensure that the water that people consume meets the quality standards as stipulated by the Kenya Bureau of Standards (KEBS) and the World Health Organization visions. We also offer water quality services like testing water for bacteria analysis within 24 hours for the requisite standards,” Mwaki said Some of the challenges they face are the management of water sources through Community Based Organizations and reiterated the need to invest a lot in them through capacity building. To address this anomaly, Mwaki said that they have developed an integrated management toolkit that can be used to do the capacities of small-scale water supply systems. ”Management has always been a challenge and once the CBOs are empowered, you build their capacities to manage the resources,” he said. Notably, SWAP uses river sources of water to improve the quality, but they also face some challenges like industrial effluents that are discharged into rivers. The effluents have chemicals that cause water pollution and it’s a big challenge to eliminate some of them with the simple technology of water treatment that is in use. ”I know we are battling with the effects of climate change for instance our environment has been depleted of trees. One of the things that we are observing today is increasing forest cover by planting trees so then we can even tap more rainwater. Similarly, we’re seeing toxic situations due to global warming and getting water from drying up river sources. And this has become a challenge to access this water,” Mwaki emphasized. He revealed plans for the future that they want to ensure that they reach the more underserved population that do not have access to water and need to accelerate this change by ensuring that more populations have access to clean drinking water. ”We want to accelerate environmental improvement by ensuring we plant more trees to conserve our environment and catchment areas to ensure we have sources of water that can be made into safe drinking water,” Mwaki concluded.

Source: Kenya News Agency

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