Microbiology News: pharmaceutical, Dec 2019

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Microbiology News: pharmaceutical, Dec 2019

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New Chapter in Ph.Eur for Bacterial Endoxtin Testing by Recombinant Factor C (rFC)

17 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Recombinant Factor C, the animal-free alternative in Bacterial Endotoxin to Limulus amebocyte lysate (LAL) has been given a new chapter by the European Pharmacopoeia (Ph. Eur) Commission at its recent 165th session in Strasbourg. more...

Accurate Surface Monitoring in Isolators

16 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Isolators and aseptic processing areas, including neoprene gloves, in the pharmaceutical industry need to be regularly monitored to ensure the absence of microorganisms. Discover how to detect low levels of bacterial contamination using ICR swabs. more...

Detection of Low Bacterial Load from Neoprene^® Gloves with ICR Swabs & Contact Plates

16 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

This study was designed to prove the suitability of ICR Swabs (Ref. No. 146529) and lockable TSA w. LTHThio contact - ICR+ (Ref. No. 146783) contact plates, to detect low numbers of different bacterial test strains from Neoprene^® gloves. more...

Latest Microbiology Newsletter - 10 Dec 2019

10 Dec 2019 | Food & BeverageClinicalPharmaceutical

Detect low numbers of different bacterial test strains from Neoprene^® gloves, improve data integrity for QC of ATMPs/Cell and Gene Therapies, test for total counts in jams, creams, and fruit preparations, replace CFUs by counting single bacterial cells, detect H. pylori antigen in stool samples. more...

Cherwell Announces New Microbiology Sales Specialist

10 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Thomas Parkhill has joined Cherwell Laboratories to help drive the companies ambitious growth plans. more...

Replacing CFU Counts with Single Bacterial Cell Detection

09 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

In less than 30 seconds, the QUANTOM Tx^™ scans up to 10 fields of view to produce accurate single bacterial cell counts. The advanced software can account for the varying shapes, sizes, and arrangements of different bacteria. more...

How Rapid Micro Biosystems Approaches Data Integrity

09 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

rapidmicrobiology.com explores with Rapid Micro Biosystems how to improve QC laboratories approach to regulatory and industry expectations for quality control for ATMPs/Cell and Gene Therapies more...

SMEs at the Wheel as Labguru Breaks Record

06 Dec 2019 | OtherPharmaceutical

Biodata has announced a record-breaking third quarter and attribute this to Labguru; their web-based platform electronic notebook that allows laboratories to become more automated for storage and organisation and to design experiments and workflows. more...

Rapid Microbiological Methods for ATMPs/Gene and Cell Therapies

03 Dec 2019 | ClinicalPharmaceutical

In this rapidmicrobiology special, we showcase options for rapid testing of biotherapeutics such as ATMPs, gene and cell therapies. Includes risks and international regulations for mycoplasmas, how to get Mycoplasma results in under 1 hour, and the fastest way to get production up and running. more...

Eliminate Cleanroom Cross-Contamination Risks

03 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Can you be sure that no particles will be carried over inside an instrument if you transfer your instruments between different cleanroom classes? Ensure peace of mind by mounting a HEPA H13 exhaust air particle filter to your MAS-100 NT® sampler. more...

How Does Your Method of Storing Environmental Sampling Plates Affect Recovery Rates?

03 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Environmental monitoring using culture media is generally carried out in cleanrooms and then transferred to an outside lab space for incubation and evaluation of the results. Discover whether pre-storage has effect on microorganism recovery rates. more...

The Fastest Way to Expand Biotherapeutic Production Capacity

03 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Michelle Stafford, Senior Global Product Marketing Leader, GE Healthcare LifeSciences, talks to rapidmicrobiology.com about how their KUBio prefabricated facilities and FlexFactory platforms are suited for the rapid expansion and growth in the production of biopharmaceuticals. more...

Quantifying Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Aggregation in Gene Therapy Delivery

02 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Adeno-associated viruses can be used as vehicles for gene therapy, however viral aggregates may cause problems, a new applications study reports on how Asymmetric Flow Field Flow Fractionation coupled with multi-angle light scattering and Ultraviolet detectors can quantify AAV aggregation. more...

BioFire® Mycoplasma : A Cell and Gene Therapy Game-Changer

02 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

Interview with Dr Sylvanie Cassard of bioMérieux Healthcare, on the new BioFire® Mycoplasma test, an internalised rapid mycoplasma test panel that allows ATMP laboratories to perform mycoplasma tests in-house, requiring no molecular expertise and provides results in under 1hour. more...

Testing Biotherapeutics for Mycoplasmas - the Risks and International Regulations

02 Dec 2019 | Pharmaceutical

An in-depth Interview with Helena Windsor of Mycoplasma Experience, the only UK company specialising in Mycoplasmology. Now, in their 4th decade of mycoplasma testing, Helena talks about the fast-moving Cell and Gene therapy market and how mycoplasma testing is vital at this critical juncture. more...

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