October 4th 2025
Artificial intelligence, machine learning, and novel instruments are helping drug developers evaluate complex data from bioanalytical studies.
In the conclusion of this three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
September 29th 2025
In this continuation of a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
September 23rd 2025
Advances in digital technologies offer effective data handling for bio/pharma manufacturing.
September 22nd 2025
In a three-part series, the author explores the potential use of agentic AI in pharmaceutical R&D.
There is a great need for sensitive, precise, and easily accessible analytical detection techniques for protein sequencing.
A Look at Managing Increased Data Output Through Automation
The automation of analytical workflows generates higher volumes of data that also require advanced technologies to manage.
Lab Operations Improvements
An overview of technologies aiming to improve laboratory processes from the past year.
Thermo Fisher Scientific Introduces New Portfolio of Chromatography and Mass Spectrometry Consumables
A new portfolio of chromatography and mass spectrometry consumables launched by Thermo Fisher Scientific is designed to meet higher performance requirements while remaining economical.
Analysis of mRNA Therapeutics and Vaccines
Analytical approaches must keep pace to ensure the identity, safety, and efficacy of evolving mRNA candidates.
Increased Data Output is a Double-Edged Sword in Drug Discovery and Manufacturing
Automated analytical workflows require advanced technologies to manage the higher volume of data output.
Multispecific Analyses of Biologics Pose Multiple Challenges
The multispecific analysis of biologics is a complex task that requires appropriate strategies.
Analytical Skills Are Needed in Biologics Testing
Personnel need to be trained in various analytical skill sets for biologic drug substance testing.
Establishing Systems Suitability and Validity Criteria for Analytical Methods and Bioassays
Ensuring reliable analytical methods and bioassays requires a well-thought-out strategy for evaluating method validity and systems suitability.
IonSense’s DART-MS Technology Selected for New Drug Screening Program
IonSense’s DART-MS technology offers rapid drug analysis without the need for sample preparation.
Texcell North America Builds New Laboratory Facility
Texcell North America’s new lab facility in Frederick, Md., will expand the CRO’s capabilities in R&D cell culture, viral clearance studies, and viral safety testing.
PhoreMost Collaborates with Polaris and NeoCura on Cancer Therapeutics
PhoreMost has entered into separate collaboration agreements with Polaris Quantum Biotech and NeoCura Bio-Medical Technology to discover and develop novel cancer therapeutics.
Bristol Myers Squibb and Prellis Biologics Partner to Build Human Antibody Libraries
In their collaboration, Bristol Myers Squibb and Prellis Biologics aim to generate human antibody libraries for select targets to enable drug discovery.
Protagen Protein Services, BioAnalytix, and GeneWerk Combine to Form New CRO, ProtaGene
After a previously announced merger, Protagen Protein Services, BioAnalytix, and GeneWerk have formed a new CRO under the name ProtaGene.
Fujifilm Grows Lab Space at North Carolina Facility
Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies' 89,000 square-foot expansion of its BioProcess Innovation Center in Research Triangle Park, N.C., will double its capacity to support process characterization.
Insightful Science Completes Acquisition of Protein Metrics
The acquisition of Protein Metrics expands Insightful Science’s R&D solutions to include proteomics.
Without a Particle of Doubt
Particle analysis provides assurances of the quality and performance of the final dosage form in pharmaceutical development.
Automation Helps Streamline Glycosylation Monitoring Workflow
Sample preparation tends to be manually labor intensive, but automating this step helps streamline the glycosylation monitoring workflow.
Advancing Enzyme Analysis Through Automation
Persistent bottlenecks in biocatalyst development can be alleviated through fully automated enzyme analysis.
Biologics Testing Highlights Need for Analytical Skills
There is need for training personnel in various analytical skill sets for biologic drug substance testing.
Amgen Extends Collaboration with Syngene International
Amgen and Syngene International have extended their research collaboration to 2026.
Genezen Starts Up Operations at Lenti- and Retroviral Vector Process Development Lab
Genezen has opened its new process development and analytical lab for viral vector production.
Asahi Kasei Medical Acquires Bionique
Bionique Testing Laboratories has been acquired by Asahi Kasei Medical and will join the company’s biosafety testing services unit.
Roche Expands PCR-Test Portfolio with Completion of Purchase Agreement of TIB Molbiol
The companies will focus on the rapid development of polymerase chain reaction assays for emerging pathogens and potential health threats, including biological threats.
Using Tolerance Intervals to Assess Conformance to Requirements
The authors introduce the idea of asymmetrical tolerance intervals as an aid in fully assessing product performance relative to product or process requirements.
Analytics Advances for Optimizing Downstream Processes
Simple, inexpensive real-time analytics are urgently needed for high value products.
Not a Particle of Doubt
Particle analysis is a critical component of pharmaceutical development, providing assurances of the quality and performance of the final dosage form.
Sartorius to Invest in Growing Operations in France
Sartorius is investing €100 million (US$113 million) between 2021 and 2025 to expand capacities for production, innovation, and storage at its French facilities in Aubagne, Cergy, and Lourdes.
Contamination Control for Cell and Gene Therapies Needs New Analytics
Analytical methods need a boost to ensure quality control for cell and gene therapies.
From PharmTech: Detecting and Determining Quantitation Limits for Impurities
Different methods to calculate limits for impurities will give different answers. The prediction interval method may be ideal.
New Carbon Nanotube-Based Sensor Can Detect SARS-CoV-2 Proteins
Researchers from MIT have developed novel nanosensors for the detection of the nucleocapsid and spike protein of the SARS-CoV-2 virus.