Q&A Podcast Series: Measuring Elemental Impurities in Pharmaceuticals with Rob Thomas

The new United Kingdom-based firm has sites located in France, Spain, and Sweden, thanks to an acquisition of Synerlab Group and several Recipharm facilities in 2024.

As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.

Vitrakvi (larotrectinib) was first granted accelerated approval by FDA in November 2018.

As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.

Development of the state-of-the-art facility was made possible by a £2 million (US$2.6 million) round of funding, and a successful inspection by MHRA was completed in March 2025.

The company has plans to invest $23 billion during the next five years to expand manufacturing and R&D in the US, which will include seven new facilities.