Author Archives: Sebastien Ribault

Single-Use Technology Enables Flexible Factories

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The biosimilars market is rapidly evolving, with more than 450 biosimilar molecules in development worldwide, and many anticipated transfers of molecules in process around the globe. With US$85 billion of biopharmaceutical products coming off patent by 2020 (1), the driving force to develop biosimilars is strong. The market will be highly saturated, with dozens of biosimilars currently in development for each current blockbuster molecule. We know of 46 trastuzumab biosimilars and 39 rituximab biosimilars in development. Because the biosimilars market…

June 15, 2016

Detection of Microbial Contaminants in Water Samples Using the Milliflex® Quantum System

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          Water is a key raw material used in manufacturing products within the healthcare, pharmaceutical, and biopharmaceutical industries. Microorganisms found in these water systems are mainly stressed, slow-growing strains characterized by long incubation times (five to seven days) before growth can be detected using traditional microbiology methods such as membrane filtration or pour plates. That time required before contamination can be detected in water can cause delays in product release and extend the storage time of…

July 1, 2010