Authors


Albert Barberà, PhD

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The BioRegion of Catalonia—A Unique Life-Sciences Hub in Europe

Barcelona is set to host two well-known pharmaceutical events in the upcoming calendar year: CPhI (October 4–6, 2016) and BIO Europe Spring (March 20–22, 2017). The city is the heart of the BioRegion of Catalonia, believed to be the most dynamic bioregion in Spain and one of the most active in Europe.


Paul McClune

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Maintaining Hygienic Diaphragm Valves

A process-specific preventative maintenance program improves productivity and reliability.


Melina Figueiredo

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De-activating the Ticking Bomb of Brain Diseases with Nanomedicines

Nanoparticulate technologies are showing promising potential in delivering both small-molecule drugs and biomacromolecules across the blood brain barrier.


Gretchen L. Shearer, PhD

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Looking for a Root Cause of Parenteral Contaminants

Multiple inspection techniques facilitate the identification of particulate matter in vials as part of root-cause investigations and safety evaluations.


David Smith

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Contamination Control for Cell and Gene Therapies Needs New Analytics

Analytical methods need a boost to ensure quality control for cell and gene therapies.


Alex Lyness

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


David Grant

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Scott Constable

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Johannah Sharman

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A Novel Solid-Dose Injection

A study demonstrates the feasibility of a novel solid-dose formulation injection technology to effectively deliver a therapeutic treatment without the aid of a needle.


Artie S. McKim

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Advances in the Regulated Pharmaceutical Use of Dimethyl Sulfoxide USP, Ph.Eur.

The authors review the regulatory changes associated with the use of dimethyl sulfoxide in finished pharmaceutical dosage forms.


Rajendra Uppoor, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Karen A. Bernard, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Wiley A. Chambers, MD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Anurag Sharadendu, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Paul Schwartz, PhD

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Avin S. Lalmansingh, Ph.D.

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Ophthalmic Drug Packaging: Safety Risks and Patient Acceptability Issues

The authors describe some cases of container closure design flaws and actions taken by FDA to mitigate safety risks and increase patient acceptability.


Spomenka Simovic

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Controlled Release from Porous Platforms

The authors present a method for controlling the release of therapeutics by applying a plasma polymer layer to the surface of porous materials.


Eric Langer

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CMOs Leading the Way on Single-Use Systems Adoption

Single-use systems can be a cost savings for CMOs, and these savings can be passed on to clients and, ultimately, to patients.


Eric Langer

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Biomanufacturing: Demand for Continuous Bioprocessing Increasing

But are innovations sufficient to increase adoption? CMOs are demanding better continuous bioprocessing options.


Ben Erpelding

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Optimizing HVAC Systems to Improve Energy Efficiency

Real-time, continuous optimization of holistic systems improves energy efficiency and performance at manufacturing plants and laboratories.



Glen McCracken

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Opportunities for Pan-European Medicine Product Launches Post-Brexit

Following the United Kingdom’s decision to leave the European Union, there are two areas that demand attention-clinical trials and marketing authorization



Peter Harris

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Overcoming Challenges in Asset Management

Best practices for buying, selling, and transporting second-user equipment.


Dale Butler

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Overcoming Challenges in Asset Management

Best practices for buying, selling, and transporting second-user equipment.


Tony Parziale

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Overcoming Challenges in Asset Management

Best practices for buying, selling, and transporting second-user equipment.


Nigel Platt

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Should you implement robotics in your packaging operations?

Robots are becoming faster, cheaper and smaller. In pharmaceutical packaging applications, robots are often used at the end of the process — either in the primary packing of product into small packs, or further downstream product packing into cartons and subsequent palletising.


Wei-Guo Dai

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Lipid-Based Formulations

Development of viable dosage forms for poorly water-soluble compounds continues to be a significant challenge for formulation scientists, and insufficient bioavailability of such compounds may result in development delays or failures.


Sarah Dexter

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Reverse Engineering a Pressurized Metered Dose Inhaler

Understanding the components of a reference marketed pMDI is needed to develop a generic pMDI.


Birte Kleindienst

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Continuous Processing: Challenges and Opportunities of Virus Filtration

Requirements for virus filtration must be considered in developing continuous downstream processes.