METHONOVA™: Enhancing Cell Culture Growth and Productivity with High Purity Methylcellulose

Unlock the potential of high-purity methylcellulose in biotech. Join our upcoming webinar to explore how METHONOVA™ enhances cell culture performance and supports safer cryopreservation.

Register Free: https://www.pharmtech.com/pt_w/cell-culture

Event Overview:

Biotech and bioprocessing workflows are evolving rapidly, and innovation in supplements and additives are playing a critical role in enabling safer, more efficient cell culture and cryopreservation processes. This webinar introduces METHONOVA™, NovaMatrix's high-purity, biopharma-grade methylcellulose designed for biopharmaceutical applications. Attendees will gain insights into the fundamentals of methylcellulose, its historical use in biotech, and the key differentiating features that make METHONOVA™ a reliable choice for regulated environments. The session will explore how METHONOVA™ supports enhanced Chinese Hamster Ovary (CHO) cell productivity, improves filterability, and offers strong cell compatibility, all while meeting rigorous quality standards. Applicable reactor studies and cryopreservation data will be shared, along with a look at upcoming projects and application studies. Whether you're working in upstream development or scaling bioprocesses, this webinar offers valuable data and practical knowledge to help optimize your workflows.
Key Learning Objectives:

• Gain a foundational understanding of methylcellulose and its role in biopharmaceutical applications, including historical use and current relevance in cell culture and cryopreservation.
• Explore the unique features of METHONOVA™, including its high purity, Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliance, and performance benefits such as filterability, cell compatibility, and autoclavability.
• Review data and case studies demonstrating METHONOVA™’s impact on CHO cell productivity and bioprocessing efficiency, with insights into upcoming applications.

Who Should Attend:

• Biotech and Biopharma R&D Scientists seeking innovative additive solutions for cell culture and cryopreservation.
• Formulation and Media Developers looking to optimize performance and consistency in biotech workflows.
• Quality Assurance Specialists focused on high-purity, GMP-compliant materials for regulated environments.
• Process Development Engineers involved in scaling and improving bioprocessing efficiency.
  

Speakers:

Dr. Joshua S. Katz
R&D Director
Roquette’s Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group

Dr. Joshua S. Katz is R&D Director at Roquette’s Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group. With a Ph.D. in Bioengineering, his career spans Dow and DuPont, where he led formulation science across pharma and industrial sectors. At Roquette, he drives innovation in biopharmaceutical production, with multiple patents, publications, and industry awards to his name.

Dr. Lily Y. Lin
Sr. Applications Scientist
Roquette's Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group

Dr. Lily Y. Lin, Sr. Applications Scientist at Roquette’s Health & Pharma Solutions Business Group, holds a Ph.D. in Polymer Chemistry and brings deep expertise in material and formulation science. Her work focuses on excipient innovation and strategic formulation for oral dosage form and biopharma applications.

Register Free: https://www.pharmtech.com/pt_w/cell-culture