European Pharmaceutical Review

Pharmaceutical microbiology: key developments 2022

Here, microbiology experts Tim Sandle, Tony Cundell and AstraZeneca’s Miriam Guest reflect on key developments in pharmaceutical microbiology during 2022.

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Implementing a real-time PCR-based method for sterility release testing of ATMPs

Join this webinar presented by Dr Miriam Dormeyer and Yasmin Heynen, as they discuss rapid sterility testing for ATMPs using a real-time PCR-based method and how this method can be implemented in a GMP cleanroom class A.

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EPR Podcast Episode 15 – Modernising microbiology – Sophie Bailes and Miriam Guest, AstraZeneca

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EMA validates first regulatory submission for CRISPR-based medicine

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Largest global clinical site hires all-female key leaders in Europe

By Catherine Eckford (European Pharmaceutical Review)

Onivyde improves survival in Phase III Pancreatic Ductal Adenocarcinoma trial

Onivyde^® improves survival in Phase III pancreatic cancer trial

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Bottlenecks in buffer preparation – solving downstream issues for upstream…

The preparation of buffer solutions is a crucial component in the downstream manufacturing process for biomolecules; however, it is also…

By Andrea Johnston (BioPhorum), Kerry Ann Matthews (BioPhorum)

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Simplify, standardise, digitalise to transform manufacturing

Here, Sanofi’s Arnaud Robert and Brendan O’Callaghan explore how advances in digital technology, partnerships and new ways of working are…

By Arnaud Robert (Sanofi), Brendan O’Callaghan (Sanofi)

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Optimising bispecific antibody clonal cell selection with high-throughput analytics

It is possible to manufacture monoclonal antibodies using traditional methods, but the challenges inherent in bispecific antibodies such as low…

By Alice Harrison (Lonza), Stuart Jamieson (Lonza)

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mRNA therapeutics: a limitless revolution in medicine

Carsten Rudolph and Christian Plank of Ethris, an mRNA therapeutics and vaccine‑focused German biotechnology company, discuss the current state of…

By Carsten Rudolph (Ethris) and Christian Plank (Ethris)

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Raman mapping to visualise the three-dimensional structure of pharmaceutical tablets

Raman mapping is a powerful tool that can be used to reveal details about the size and spatial arrangement of…

By Andrew Ewing (Pfizer), Don Clark (Pfizer), Fiona Clarke (Pfizer)

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Rapid microbial detection methods

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Video: Parenteral Particle Counting Solution

When it comes to quality control for liquid drug manufacturers, it’s important to meet regulations while minimizing waste.

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Innovating Cell and Gene Therapy Quality Control Conference 2022

Start Fast, Finish Safe: Releasing cell and gene therapy products using modern microbiological QC testing solutions.

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