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Being Thorough When Transferring Technology
Communication and taking the time to develop the process are key to successful transfer and scale up of biologics.
By Susan Haigney
Editor's note: The following is an extended version of the…
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Witnessing Major Growth in Next-Generation Antibodies
Including next-gen antibodies in pharma pipelines is considered essential for future success.
By Cynthia A. Challener
Next-generation antibodies are designed to be more specific and are ofte…
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Sources of Bioburden You Might Have Missed
A problem with traditional mAb manufacturing is that there are so many potential entry points for microbial contamination. There are, however, ways to shut the door on contamination.
The risk …
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Speed and Flexibility Are Dual Goals for Biopharma Operations
Bioprocessing facilities, equipment, and materials, as well as strategies to improve biopharmaceutical development and manufacturing, were featured at INTERPHEX 2017, held in March in New York City.…
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Cost Considerations Drive Lean Technology in Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing
By Catherine Shaffer
Four biosimilars have been approved for the market by FDA as of February 2017, and more are in the pipeline. Now that biosimilars are here to stay, manufacturers are devel…
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Single-use Bioreactors Have Reached the Big Time
The decision to use disposable bioreactors is now driven by commercial rather than technological considerations.
By Cynthia A. Challener
Single-use bioreactors available from various vendors…
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Reconciling Sensor Communication Gaps
By Angelo DePalma, Ph.D.
Process analytical technology (PAT), quality by design, and individual company- or process-centric quality initiatives are driving the development of bioprocess sensors …
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Automating Bioprocesses
Automation of stainless-steel systems and single-use systems differs in complexity.
By Jennifer Markarian
Both upstream and downstream biopharmaceutical processes have conventionally used st…
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Ensuring Sterility in Small-Scale Production
Susan Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, discusses how to ensure sterility when manufacturing small-scale parenteral batches.
By Susan J. Schniepp
Q. I am a …
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Ensuring the Biological Integrity of Raw Materials
By Catherine Shaffer
Contamination with microbes, mycoplasma, viruses, and other adventitious agents can be a significant problem in biopharmaceutical manufacturing. Although contamination can o…