PPD, Inc.: PPD to Expand GMP Lab in Ireland to Enhance Biopharmaceutical Testing Capabilities
Adding cell and gene therapy capabilities to support growing customer need
PPD, Inc. (Nasdaq: PPD), a leading global contract research organization, is expanding its Athlone, Ireland, GMP (good manufacturing practices) laboratory, significantly increasing the size of its current facility and adding cell and gene therapy testing to the operation's portfolio of services.
The expansion enhances PPD's ability to deliver global scientific and technical expertise to meet growing customer demand in Europe, the Middle East and Africa, and the Asia-Pacific region. By offering these services at its Athlone operation, PPD can provide clients in these locations with the same services already available in the U.S. through its Middleton, Wisconsin, GMP lab.