Celanese Secures Grant Award For Research On Contraceptive Technology

  • Celanese Corp CE has received a grant from the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to produce and characterize a working prototype for a refillable contraceptive implant.
  • CE expects the project to produce a functional prototype that meets all established project parameters within an 18-month timeframe.
  • Through this grant, Celanese will provide critical research and development activities to facilitate and accelerate access to long-acting contraceptive options.
  • "The project concept is based on our VitalDose® drug delivery platform, a controlled release technology with decades of commercial use in the US and Europe," commented Laura Brand, VP of the Celanese medical and pharmaceutical business.
  • Price Action: CE shares are trading lower by 0.04% at $115.95 on the last check Wednesday.
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