DURHAM, N.C., Jan. 16, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — NightHawk Biosciences (NYSE American: NHWK) (“NightHawk” or the “Company”), an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO), today announced its Scorpius BioManufacturing subsidiary has been awarded a project to support a preclinical program for a U.S. based biotech company. The initial project value exceeds one million dollars, with the potential to exceed several million dollars over the next two years.
Jeff Wolf, CEO of NightHawk, commented, “We are pleased to have been awarded this competitive bid due to the versatility of our biologics facility, manufacturing readiness, and commitment to quality. This award reflects our growing reputation in the industry, as well as our track record advancing early stage clinical programs. A key element of this project is Scorpius’ specialized analytical and process development laboratories where the client benefits from our expertise in biologics and, in particular, microbial fermentation, which is garnering significant attention in the industry. Although the work outlined in this contract is anticipated to be completed in 2024, our intent is to expand the scope of the project as they prepare for phase 1 clinical trials and beyond.”
NightHawk Biosciences, Inc.
NightHawk Biosciences, through its Scorpius BioManufacturing subsidiary, is an integrated contract development and manufacturing organization (CDMO) focused on rapidly advancing biologic and cell therapy programs to the clinic and beyond. Scorpius offers a broad array analytical testing, process development, and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical and biotech companies at its state-of-the-art facilities in San Antonio, TX. With an experienced team and new, purpose-built U.S. facilities, Scorpius is dedicated to transparent collaboration and flexible, high-quality biologics biomanufacturing. For more information, please visit: www.nighthawkbio.com or www.scorpiusbiologics.com, and also follow us on Twitter.
Forward-Looking Statement
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