March 2016
In this issue, our upfront topics range from a fighting flu with imitation antibodies, to pharma cargo stolen by the Italian mafia. Our feature discusses LEO Pharma’s Open Innovation platform – the winner of our Innovation Awards. In best practice, four scientists tell us how new spectroscopic sensors can streamline bioprocess monitoring to better meet FDA standards. In NextGen, we speak with John Salafsky about a new technique to see protein conformational changes in real time, which could open up new screening options for drug discovery; and we Sit Down With Keith Thompson, CEO of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, UK.
Catapulted to the Top
March 23, 2016
Sitting Down With... Keith Thompson, CEO of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult, UK.
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Manufacture
Drug Delivery
Regulation & Standards
Business & Trends
Facilities & Equipment
Technology & Manufacturing
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Ready to Break the Mold?
March 22, 2016
Pharma suppliers are teaming up to take ready-to-use technology to the next level.
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BioProcess Insights
March 22, 2016
A collection of articles examining the trends and challenges of bioprocessing
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Not Spoiling the (Biopharma) Broth
March 17, 2016
Can sophisticated (spectroscopic) sensors streamline bioprocess monitoring to better meet FDA standards?
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Micro-Formulating for Dermal Drug Delivery
March 17, 2016
Industry is beginning to appreciate how formulation microstructure makes a fundamental contribution to dermal drug delivery – and this new understanding emphasizes the key role of excipients.
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The Numbers Game
March 17, 2016
Statisticians are vital in the pharma industry, but rarely do they receive public fanfare for their work. The Award for Statistical Excellence in the Pharmaceutical Industry aims to change the status quo.
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The Shape of Proteins to Come
March 17, 2016
A new technique allows scientists to see conformational changes caused by ligand binding in real time, opening up new screening options for drug discovery.
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Fumigation of the Future
March 17, 2016
A choice of fumigants are available for fumigating microbiological safety cabinets and high-level containment rooms. One substance that is still used in the industry is formaldehyde, but given that formaldehyde is toxic, carcinogenic and corrosive, you’d be better looking for alternatives.
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The Bright Star of Open Innovation
March 17, 2016
Pharma companies are notoriously protective of their intellectual property, so it’s a big deal to open up and give knowledge away for free. Nevertheless, it is the path that LEO Pharma took with its Open Innovation platform – and they’ve learnt that, if you give a little away, you can expect much in return.
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The Case for Continuous
March 17, 2016
“Batch is best,” according to many in the industry, but when cost reductions and greater efficiencies are a priority, continuous processing is becoming increasingly compelling.
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Surveying the New World of Drug Delivery
March 17, 2016
The drug delivery field may be about to see dramatic shifts in accepted modalities. Nanoparticles, targeted delivery systems and a move from oral to transdermal routes will all play a part in tomorrow’s drug delivery landscape.
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Breaking Glass
March 17, 2016
Glass is the most important primary packaging material for injectable drugs, but the demanding requirements of today’s sensitive biologicals mean that we must consider newer, safer alternatives.
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Elimination by Illumination
March 17, 2016
Could light-activated quantum dots put the “antibiotic apocalypse” on hold?
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A New Administration
March 17, 2016
Despite controversies, Robert Califf will finally take the reins at the FDA.
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Pharma Thieves
March 17, 2016
A new study estimates that 11.6 billion euros’ worth of goods are being stolen across Europe each year – but what about pharmaceuticals?
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Fighting Flu with Imitation Antibodies
March 17, 2016
Scientists use computationally designed imitation antibodies to fight the flu – and production costs.
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Vendors Reloaded
March 17, 2016
Medicine packaging leaders forming the “Matrix Alliance” will bring improved container and closure systems to market.
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Open or Closed Innovation
March 17, 2016
Collaboration can be the key to success, but does open innovation truly unlock the right doors?
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