Cytonome/ST, LLC and Inabata & Co., Ltd. and have concluded an exclusive sales partnership agreement for Cytonome’s proprietary GigaSort® Technology in Japan. The GigaSort Platform is an application specific laser-based cell sorter that allows the identification, characterization, and isolation of highly purified cell populations. Due to its low pressure parallel microfluidic channel design, the GMP compliant GigaSort Platform provides high throughput processing while remaining gentle on cells. A fully enclosed, single use, fluidic set that contains a microfluidic chip solves…
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Introduction: Emerging Therapies Come of Age
According to a 2017 industry report, 74% of biopharmaceuticals currently in development (phase 1–3) are possible first-in-class medicines (those that use a unique mechanism of action), thus representing a potential new pharmacological class of treatment (1). They include regenerative medicines, conjugated monoclonal antibodies (MAbs), and DNA and RNA therapeutics. Some emerging therapies — such as antibody–drug conjugates (ADCs) and biobetters — have been more at the forefront of discussions than others, but all are poised to bring exciting changes to…
September Spotlight
“Smaller Is Better†Chemical Bioproduction Ramon Gonzalez, professor of chemical and biomolecular engineering at Rice University and director of its Advanced Biomanufacturing Initiative (iBIO), believes that “waste†methane represents an opportunity for biomanufacturing that should not be missed. Instead of getting burned off, methane could and should generate profits. With advancements in biomanufacturing, wild-type or genetically modified bacteria can turn carbon-rich methane into valuable chemicals — producing them at smaller scales in more environmentally friendly processes than those of classical…
From the Editor: BioProcess International Theater
This special insert summarizes our well-attended BioProcess Theater at the BIO International Convention in San Diego this past June. Focusing on emerging therapies and technologies enabled us to touch upon interconnected topics of interest to both BPI readers and the BIO exhibit-hall attendees. Speakers highlighted approaches ranging from analytical development to evolving business and commercial models. On behalf of our publisher, Brian Caine (who creates these programs every year) and our marketing and editorial teams, I thank the speakers and…
Covering a Spectrum of New Product Development Technologies: From Cells to Cell Therapy
Presented by Stewart McNaull (senior vice president of business development, KBI Biopharma) 11:40 am–12:00 pm Founded in 2004, KBI Biopharma operates a core facility in Durham, NC. In 2013, the company needed more space and set up laboratories in Research Triangle Park, NC. Using mammalian cell lines, it has developed both monoclonal antibody (MAb) and non-MAb platforms. It acquired a former Merck site in Boulder, CO, in 2014 and retained staff experts in fermentation expression, refolding, and mass spectrometry. With manufacturing…
Panel Discussion: Cell, Gene, and Tissue Therapies — Applying Key Lessons from the Evolution and Commercialization of Protein-Based Therapies
On Tuesday, 20 June 2017, BioProcess International presented a panel discussion from 2:20 to 3:30 pm as part of the “Emerging Therapies†session of its BPI Theater at the BIO annual convention in San Diego. Moderated by David Brindley (University of Oxford and Harvard University), the panel comprised Morrie Ruffin (managing partner of the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine), David Backer (head of commercial development for gene editing and novel modalities at MilliporeSigma), Robert Preti (president and chief executive officer of…
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Charter Medical Announces Exclusive Global Distribution Agreement with INCELL Corporation
Charter Medical Ltd., a Fenner PLC subsidiary (LSE:FENR), a globally recognized manufacturer of products for the regenerative medicine and bioprocessing industries, announced today that it has established a strategic partnership with INCELL Corporation, an innovative developer and manufacturer of specialty medias and formulated solutions for tissue and cell collection, transport, processing and storage. The partnership will enable both organizations to meet the growing customer demand for more comprehensive solutions in cell culture, cell expansion, and cryopreservation. Mary Pat Moyer, Founder,…
April From the Editor
The BPI West conference is always a “candy store†of timely presentations and key networking opportunities for an editor who cannot be in all places at once. This year’s event in San Francisco (27 February – 2 March) was no exception. Nearly 900 delegates were joined by 86 exhibitors and 48 poster presentations. I’m inviting a number of speakers to convert their talks into manuscripts for BPI. In focusing on late-stage processes and commercial trends at this year’s event, I…