August 11th 2025
The scaled adoption of cell and gene therapies demands a new era of agile, precise, and efficient quality control methods. Manufacturers and diagnostic partners must collaborate to create innovative, compliant testing strategies that preserve product integrity, meet tight timelines, and deliver life-saving treatments faster.
Developments in Scanning Electron Microscopy for Tablet and Granule Characterization
May 1st 2008Recent advances in SEM, particularly the incorporation of automation and software, have made simpler, lower-end SEM instruments easy to operate and have improved the capabilities of larger, sophisticated instruments.
Powder Characterization for Formulation and Processing
May 1st 2008The current trend within the pharmaceutical industry toward more efficient development, manufacturing, and specification is fueling demand for analytical tools that provide highly relevant information. Effective powder characterization has a valuable role to play.
USP to Help Develop New Heparin Contaminant Testing
April 22nd 2008The United States Pharmacopeial Convention (USP) has agreed to work with the US Food and Drug Administration on developing more sensitive tests for detecting contaminants such as over-sulfated chondroitin, which was found in batches of heparin last January.
Researchers Reach Femtogram-Level Chemical Characterization
April 10th 2008Combining atomic force microscopy and infrared spectroscopy, scientists at the University of Illinois have demonstrated a method for simultaneous structural and chemical characterization of samples at the femtogram (10-15g) level.
FDA Withdraws Direct Final GMP Rule
April 10th 2008The US Food and Drug Administration withdrew a direct final rule that changed current good manufacturing practice (CGMP) regulations for finished pharmaceuticals. The agency withdrew the rule because it received significant adverse comments from industry.
Philadelphia Pharma: Pharmaceutical Technology Talks to INTERPHEX Head RJ Palermo
March 19th 2008This year, INTERPHEX will take place in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on March 26?28. Equipment and Processing Report asked RJ Palermo, industry vice-president of Reed Life Sciences and INTERPHEX, to share his thoughts and expectations about the upcoming event.