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Making the journey to PAT and Pharma 4.0
Here, David Leitham, senior vice president and general manager at AspenTech, explains how implementing PAT pushes the industry towards Pharma 4.0.
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Implementing the FAIR data principles is now a critical endeavour
With companies acknowledging the value of their data, it becomes increasingly important that data integrity be assured – and data stewardship implemented. In this article, Ian Harrow and Thomas Liener, Consultant Project Managers at The Pistoia Alliance explain the importance of the FAIR (Findable, Accessible, Interoperable, Reusable) data principles, factors…
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From simple automation to smart labs: the future for drug discovery
Phoebe Chubb explains how emerging technologies are enabling laboratory automation to occur on a smaller scale, with a less prohibitive price tag, and discusses the potential of smart labs to significantly transform the R&D environment.
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Digital trends and predictions for pharma in 2020
Bridging the gap between information and operational technology will allow pharma to excel this year. Here, the forthcoming digitalisation trends are projected.
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How developments in the pharmaceutical sector are impacting logistics
There are currently major seismic shifts happening in the pharmaceutical sector that are disrupting the status quo. Some of the most notable changes are the rise in biosimilars, the downward pressure on pricing, increased global spending and advances in technology, all of which are impacting the logistics sector and affecting…
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IoT could transform the pharma industry through these steps
Adopting IoT systems as a pharmaceutical company can provide many opportunities but achieving success can be difficult. James Steiner explains how to effectively integrate IoT solutions into pharma.
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Data security main area of technological investment in pharma
Researchers have discovered that pharma companies see the most need to invest in data protection and cybersecurity over other technologies.
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“Brain on Blockchain” technologies can open up a world of possibilities for the betterment of humanity
Human brains have to manage an inconceivably massive amount of information. By current estimations, we are offloading, transferring, and storing information upward of 2.5 quintillion bytes a day...
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Industry standards group Align Biopharma expands to 23 members
Align Biopharma, an industry technology standards group, introduced 14 leading biopharma companies and technology and service providers as new members.
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New improved BNF and BNFC app launched
The British National Formulary (BNF) and British National Formulary for Children (BNFC) have launched a new, faster, easier to use app...
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Supply chains key to Life Sciences transformation, says new report
Life Sciences and Healthcare supply chains need transformation to support the increasing cost pressures and consumer demands for new and more convenient, affordable care models…
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Brain training app improves memory in people with cognitive impairment
A brain training game could help improve the memory of patients in the very earliest stages of dementia, suggests a study.
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Outsourcing: Current trends in the CDMO sector
Patheon’s Joe Principe examines current trends in outsourcing, highlighting the importance of investment in CDMO partnerships...
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83% of life science leaders believe blockchain will be adopted within 5 years
Just under a quarter (22%) of life science companies already using or experimenting with blockchain, but industry collaboration over security and storage standards is needed…
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Leading European health start ups join forces to better serve insurers
Insurance companies are increasingly embracing innovative mobile solutions with the aim of helping their members live healthier lives and access quality care conveniently and efficiently.