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Benton Cartledge

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Predicting Extractables and Leachables from Container Stoppers

Data from migration kinetics studies can be used to develop models that predict levels of leachables and extractables at different temperatures and time points.


Watson Marlow Fluid Technologies Solutions

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Post-curing on the reduction of cyclosiloxanes (Sept 2022)

Watson Marlow Fluid Technologies Solutions (WMFTS), fluid path solutions provider of peristaltic pumps and single-use component, outlines the results of a study which makes comparisons between the semi volatiles extractables profile of post-cured and non post-cured samples of its Pumpsil platinum-cured silicone tubing.


Garima Thakur

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Perspectives on Process Analytical Technology

This article summarizes industry views on PAT in bioprocess-related applications and presents a vision for the biopharmaceutical industry to achieve Industry 4.0.


Alan Kennedy

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A New Route to Pharma GDP Compliance and Standardization

A consensus-based approach to GDP lies at the heart of a new industry-wide program seeking to rationalize, standardize, and harmonize the adherence to pharma transportation norms and regulatory guidelines.


Wesley Wang

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Current Trends in Host Cell Protein Detection for Biologics Manufacturing

In this paper, the authors lay out some commonly accepted HCP analytical methods, the challenges of HCP assay, and provide recommendations on what can easily be accomplished in-house and when it may be better to outsource.



Beth Kroeger-Fahnestock

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Improving Vector Yield at Scale: A Fresh Approach to Cell Lysis Quality Assessment

Optimizing the harvest of viral particles is important for the yield and purity of the final product.


Zhiping Yao

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Current Trends in Host Cell Protein Detection for Biologics Manufacturing

In this paper, the authors lay out some commonly accepted HCP analytical methods, the challenges of HCP assay, and provide recommendations on what can easily be accomplished in-house and when it may be better to outsource.


Berkeley Lights, Inc.

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Superior Monoclonality Assurance for a Successful IND

Used by leading pharma companies and CDMOs, the Beacon system offers an integrated end-to-end automated workflow for mammalian cell line development. Clones can be selectively enriched for unique phenotypes and multiple assays can be used to rapidly measure productivity of different antibody molecules.


Martin Lachs

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Logistical Considerations in mRNA Vaccine Development

Despite its success, clinical and logistical roadblocks to mRNA cancer vaccine development remain.


Byron Carper

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Strategy for Derivation and Optimization of a Clonal HEK293 Suspension Cell Line for High Yield AAV Production

This commentary summarizes the derivation of clonal HEK293 suspension cell lines, selection of clones for rAAV production, and design of experiments-based optimization strategies for characterization of one clonal isolate for high yield rAAV manufacture. Data shown provides proof of concept for the success of this strategy, its applicability for manufacturing different rAAV serotypes and lays the foundation of further clonal cell line characterization for scale up of production.


Jane E. Remillard

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Patentability Considerations for Antibody-Related Inventions

Stringent patentability requirements present a challenge to obtaining broad-based antibody claims, so companies should develop a strategy based on multiple reinforcing layers of protection.


Shannon Parisotto

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Toxicology: Ensuring Drugs are Safe for People

Accelerated drug development timelines must accommodate all crucial elements of nonclinical safety studies.


Entegris

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Particle risk mitigation in biomanufacturing

Webinar Date/Time: Tue, May 20, 2025 2:00 PM EDT


Tamie Joeckel

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Difficulties in Expanding CAR-T Cell Therapy into Solid Tumors

There are various challenges associated with the development of CAR-T therapies for solid tumor cancers.


Patrick Lavery

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Circurna, GATC Health to Use AI for Discovery of Circular RNA Therapeutics

Circular RNA offers enhanced stability and protein expression, making it an intriguing next-generation alternative to mRNA.


Yohann Le Guennec

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Purification of Protein by HIC: Mechanistic Modeling for Improved Understanding and Process Optimization

In this article, a simple chromatographic model is proposed that is capable of predicting the impact of pH and ionic strength on HIC chromatograms.


Aimee Penko

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Design Quality in Pharmaceutical Design: A Primer for Facility Executives

Being fully versed on the ins and outs of design quality can improve the project design phase life cycle.


Jörg Schneider

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Scientific Due Diligence: The Key to Successful Partnerships

Mergers, acquisitions, or partnership agreements in the biopharma sector often flounder due to poor preparation and missteps during scientific due diligence.


DWK Life Sciences

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RTU vs. Inline Processing of Vials: Workflow Benefits

Small batch applications may benefit from pre-sterilized ready-to-use primary packaging components supplied directly to the filling station as an alternative to operating a washing and sterilizing line. 



David Phillips

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Minimizing Contamination During Biopharma R&D

The right approach to biological safety cabinets, and collaboration between engineers and those who will operate the equipment, is crucial to preventing cell-culture contamination.


Elisa Innocenti

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Purification of Protein by HIC: Mechanistic Modeling for Improved Understanding and Process Optimization

In this article, a simple chromatographic model is proposed that is capable of predicting the impact of pH and ionic strength on HIC chromatograms.



Evotec

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Translate your idea into product: AI-driven antibody discovery at Evotec

October 18, 2022, 2pm EDT Evotec recently hosted its Innovation Week webinar series - 5 virtual sessions over 5 days. Session 5 discusses Evotec’s capabilities for supporting all activities across the R&D continuum for biotherapeutics, i.e. Discovery and optimization of novel antibodies for specific disease targets, evaluation of lead antibodies for disease efficacy and safety, alongside process development and manufacturing


Univercells Technologies

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AAV Manufacturing: The benefits of growing serum-free, suspension HEK293 cells in the scale-X™ fixed-bed bioreactor

In this study, HEK293F cells grown in scale-X bioreactor produce >3x higher AAV-2 vector, with 25-52% lower cost than the reference process.


Marina Necdina

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The COVID-19 Pandemic and Its Positive Impact on RNA Drug Development

The COVID-19 pandemic helped to showcase RNA molecules and their therapeutic potential. There were also lessons learned in terms of drug delivery, manufacturing, logistics, and storage.


Toshihiko Otsubo

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Proposing a New Method of Detecting Pinholes in Single-Use

The increased use of single-use bags in biologic manufacturing poses the risk of pinholes and other defects that cannot currently be tested for.


Charles River

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Viral Clearance & Viral Safety: Industry Trends & Key Events

With regulators embracing next-generation sequencing, how will the ICH Q5A(R2) guidelines reshape viral safety strategies for gene and cell therapies?


Jaap Venema, PhD

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Public Trust in Medicine Quality as Public Health Challenges Emerge

Public health challenges have highlighted the need for agility in maintaining the quality of medicines.

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