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BioPharm
November 2019
Volume 32, No. 11
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| COVER STORY |

New Therapies Present Scaling Challenges

Feliza Mirasol

Manufacturing differences between traditional mAb therapies and newer biotherapeutics dictate whether processes should be scaled up, scaled out, or use an alternate approach for commercial production.
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| UPSTREAM PROCESSING |

Modeling Comes of Age in Biopharma

Agnes Shanley

Modeling is being used for everything from yield improvement to facility design, but new initiatives plan to broaden its reach, both upstream and downstream.
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| MANUFACTURING |

Applying Lessons Learned from the Semiconductor Industry

Claudia Berron, Gary Dailey

Applying lessons of raw materials’ characterization and supply-chain control from the semiconductor industry allow more rigorous control of the biopharmaceutical manufacturing process.
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Modernizing Flu Vaccine Manufacturing

Feliza Mirasol

Limitations in traditional flu vaccine manufacturing methods underline the need for shifting to modern technologies.
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| QUALITY/REGULATIONS |

Cell and Gene Therapies Necessitate New Lot Release Test Methods

Cynthia A. Challener

Accelerated timelines and small batch volumes of cell and gene therapies pose unique challenges for product-release testing.
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| PEER-REVIEWED |

Using TEM-Based Image Analysis to Validate the Presence of HA Spikes on Influenza VLPs

Martin Ryner, Nina Forsberg, Vanessa Carvalho, Cristina Peixoto, Sofia B. Carvalho

The authors of this study demonstrate an innovative method that is useful and complements traditional HA assays.
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| ANALYTICS |

Essentials in Bioassay Development

Thomas A. Little, PhD

Developing an effective bioassay is crucial for determining the potency of a drug substance or finished drug product. This article gives an overview of how to avoid most problems associated with correct bioassay development.
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| BIOBUSINESS |

A Diverse Landscape of Patent Issues Seen in the US, UK, and the EU

Agnes Shanley

Legal experts in biopharmaceutical patent law shed some light on trends and recent news.
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| DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING |

What’s New in Manufacturing: Downstream Technologies

Lauren Lavelle

The latest advances in downstream technologies include stainless-steel liquid chromatography columns, sensing and control units for hygienic valves, a wettable phase for separation and purification, a buffer delivery platform, and a new filter integrity tester.
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| OPERATIONS |

The Latest in the Laboratory

BioPharm International Editors

The following details some of the latest tools and systems available for biopharmaceutical laboratory operations.
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| PERSPECTIVES ON OUTSOURCING |

Developments in the Biopharmaceutical Outsourcing Industry

Susan Haigney

Contract manufacturers are making strategic partnerships and expanding services in the last quarter of 2019.
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| FROM THE EDITOR |

Breaking the Drug Shortage Cycle

Rita C. Peters

FDA report says drug shortages are underappreciated and patients pay a price.
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| REGULATORY BEAT |

More Consistent Drug Inspection System on Horizon

Jill Wechsler

FDA readies more efficient oversight processes while advancing collaboration with Europe.
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| ASK THE EXPERT |

Signatures–What’s in a Name?

Siegfried Schmitt

It is good industry practice to clarify the precise remit for each of the reviewers of a controlled document, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice-president, technical, Parexel Consulting.
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| EVENTS |

Twin Screw Workshop

December 4-5, 2019

IVT’s Laboratory Week

December 4-6, 2019

Computer Systems Validation & Data Integrity Compliance Congress

December 9–11, 2019

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