BioPharm International-05-01-2016

BioPharm International

Using Single-Use Systems in Aseptic Fill-Finish

May 01, 2016

Troubleshooting

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Material compatibility, material sourcing, facility layout, and training are crucial aspects of a successful disposable fill-finish system.

Reporting Quality Metrics to FDA

May 01, 2016

Ask the Expert

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Siegfried Schmitt, Principal Consultant, PAREXEL International, discusses how to report quality metrics to FDA.

Role of contract manufacturing in cell therapy development and manufacturing

May 01, 2016

Cover Story

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Developers of CAR-T cell therapies with products showing successful early-stage clinical results are currently seeking manufacturing capacity that will enable the production of the larger quantities of material needed for Phase III trials and eventual commercialization.

Advancing cell therapy safety

May 01, 2016

Cover Story

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Two main safety issues have been identified in the early-phase clinical trials conducted to date for chimeric antigen receptor (CAR)-T cell therapies.

Cell therapy growth and pains: Investment, collaboration, and controversy

May 01, 2016

Cover Story

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Cell therapy companies are attracting interest from investors, and drug companies are seeking partnerships and acquistions to accelerate development.

An Integrated Approach to Ensure the Viral Safety of Biotherapeutics

May 01, 2016

Features

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Testing product and process intermediates alone is helpful, but does not provide a complete solution to viral safety. This article proposes integrated solutions for systemic and proactive viral risk mitigation.

BioPharm International, May 2016 Issue (PDF)

May 01, 2016

Issue PDF

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Click the title above to open the BioPharm International May 2016 issue in an interactive PDF format.

FDA and Manufacturers Seek Safer Pain Medications

April 01, 2016

Regulatory Beat

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The campaign against opioid abuse opens door to more innovative therapies.