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What's new in February 2013
Missed last year's HTPD conference? Read the extended reports from Avignon, France.
At the 2012 HTPD conference, 29 oral presentations and 25 posters were given, addressing HTPD topics in upstream, downstream, formulation, data analysis, Quality-by-Design (QbD) and case studies.

An extended reporthas now been compiled, capturing some of the presentations from the conference. Download the PDF of the book.You can also log on and listen to the HTPD on-demand webinar. Read the Report.

Simplifying cell culture.
Finding the optimum balance of amino acids, vitamins, trace elements and other components in a cell culture medium can be a challenging task, whether you are looking for small-scale or large-scale protein production. ActiCHO™ media system is a ready-to-use, tailored CHO media and feed solution that can help you to increase your protein yields in a short time frame.


A Look Ahead at BioPharma Manufacturing and Regulation
In October 2010, FDA issued a framework for advancing regulatory science for public health. Following that framework, in August 2011, the agency released a strategic plan for advancing regulatory science at FDA, largely focused on science-based decision-making to improve public health. BioPharm International spoke to FDA about these issues in a special interview on the future of bio/pharmaceutical regulation.
Read the Report.

Questions for 2013
Like what you read? Want to see more of something in particular? Let us know what topics are on your mind and what you'd like to see more of in 2013.