Erbi: Merck Gains Leading Perfusion Micro-Bioreactor with Erbi Biosystems Acquisition

Merck, a leading science and technology company, has acquired Massachusetts-based Erbi Biosystems, a developer of the 2 ml micro-bioreactor platform technology, known as the "Breez ". The deal strengthens Merck's upstream portfolio in therapeutic proteins by enabling scalable cell-based perfusion bioreactor processes from 2ml to 2000L with rapid lab-scale process development. It also offers future development opportunities in novel modality applications, including cell therapies..