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Digital Transformation in Pharma Manufacturing | David Holt, FactoryTalk | ISPE 2026 | Pharma Focus Asia

Group Executive Director, FactoryTalk
David Holt is the Group Managing Director at Factory Talk with extensive leadership experience across multiple industries He focuses on innovative software solutions that enable the digital transformation of operations within GxP pharmaceutical and medical deviceregulated industries

Articles

Labelling and imaging of Radiopharmaceuticals

A radiopharmaceutical is a radioactive compound used for the diagnosis and treatment of human diseases In nuclear medicine nearly of the radiopharmaceuticals are used for diagnostic purposes while the rest are used for treatment It is a relatively new modality

Research Insights

When procedures meet practice in community pharmacies: qualitative insights from pharmacists and pharmacy support staff

Abstract Objectives Our aim was to explore how members of community pharmacy staff perceive and experience the role of procedures within the workplace in community pharmacies Setting Community pharmacies in England and Wales

Case Studies

Novel Vaccines - Heat Stable Anthrax Vaccine

Challenge Existing approved Anthrax vaccines are based on cellfree filtrates of disintegrated cells of Bacillus anthracis adsorbed onto an aluminiumhydrogel adjuvant A number of side effects are attributed to these vaccines including poor safety profile and a low immunogenicity necessitating repea

Techno Trends

Novo Nordisk Introduced First and Only Awiqli® for Type 2 Diabetes

Novo Nordisk has introduced Awiqli insulin icodecabae the first and only onceweekly basal insulin for adults with type diabetes

White Papers

Cloud Computing in the Laboratory Informatics Solutions and Validation Approaches

In the modern business environment, a significant portion of work is conducted using computerized systems. Many solutions are used to complete tasks, including simple desktop programs like email and Microsoft Office to enterprise-wide, global systems like ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), MES (Manufacturing Execution System), and LIMS

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Why tier-2 and tier-3 cities are not included for clinical research

Krutikesh Age

Co-Founder at DPHS Pvt. Ltd., Dr. Krutikesh Age is a researcher and a visionary committed towards propelling the field of clinical research and healthcare expansion in India. As the Co-founder of DPHS, Krutikesh manages varied key roles including Leadership, developing business and marketing strategies and Networking to name a few. It is through the deep understanding of clinical research and market dynamics that he has been instrumental in expanding the operations of DPHS in the past few years.

 

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Revolutionising Drug Discovery and Development with Artificial Intelligence

Aarti Chitale

13+ years of healthcare and life sciences industry experience in growth consulting and market intelligence. Aarti Chitale has a strong understanding of pharma and biopharma industry especially the Technology enabled Drug Discovery and Development and Contract Pharma services Industry with keen interest in Emerging Business Models and new growth avenues.

 

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Analysis of Blood Microbiota Compositionin Cardiovascular Disease Patients

Ikram Khan

Dr. Ikram Khan, the first author of the Article, Studying Medical Microbiology in Lanzhou University China as a PhD student, and working on blood microbial Ecology and their association with cardiovascular disease. In March 2022, we published two Articles on this work. Email: ikram2018@lzu.edu.cn

 

Imran Khan

Assistant Professor Imran Khan, 2nd Author of this article, Supervises BS(Hons) students and is engaged in the teaching and research of Bacteriology, Nano-medicine, and Molecular Biology. Presently working as, a member of Quality Enhancement Cell at Xcito School of Nursing and Allied Health Sciences Pakistan. Email:Imran.mic727@gmail.com

 

Zhou Jianye

Professor Zhou Jianye, is also Co-supervisor of this study, and supervises Master students. He Engaged in the Teaching and Research of Stomatology and Microbial Ecology at School of Northwest Minzu University”.Email: 14092785@qq.com

 

Xie Ping

Professor Xie Ping, supervises Master and PhD students.She has long been engaged in the research of cardiovascular disease pathogenesis and drug prevention. Her current status is “Director of Cardiovascular Center of Gansu Provincial Hospital”.

 

Li Zhiqiang

Professor Li Zhiqiang, is a Co-supervisor of this study, and supervises Master and PhD students. He Engaged in the Teaching and Research of Stomatology and Microbial Ecology. His current status is “Director of graduate School of Northwest Minzu University”. Email: Lizhiqiang6767@163.com

 

An Lizhe

Professor An Lizhe, supervise this work as a First Supervisor. He supervises PhD and doctoral students, and engaged in the Teaching and Research of Molecular Biology, Environmental Botany and Ecology. Currently working as, a President and Deputy Secretary of the Party Committee of Beijing Forestry University. Email: yxlzq@xbmu.edu.cn

 

Zhang Xiaowei

Dr. Zhang Xiaowei is a professor, chief physician, director of the second ward of cardiovascular medicine, and deputy director of the Science and Technology Department. He has completed projects such as epidemiological investigation and prevention plan research of hypertension in Gansu Province and has published many SCI and CSCD papers, and currently undertakes 1st national natural science foundation, 2nd provincial natural science foundations, and 1st municipal science foundation.

 

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Nanovaccines

Priya Gupta

Dr. Priya Gupta is currently working as an Assistant Professor at Amity Institute of Pharmacy, Amity University, Noida and earned her Ph.D. in Pharmaceutics from Jamia Hamdard in 2024. Her area of research includes formulation development, novel drug delivery systems, nanoformulations. She has authored more than 15 articles in peer-reviewed national and international journals.

Disha Marwaha

Dr. Disha Marwaha earned a Ph.D. in Biological Sciences from the CSIR-Central Drug Research Institute (CSIR-CDRI) in 2024 and currently serves as an Assistant Professor at Chandigarh University Uttar Pradesh. Her research encompasses nanomedicine, pharmacokinetics, formulation development, and targeted drug delivery systems. She has authored more than 22 articles in peer-reviewed international journals.

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The Past, Present, and Future of Sickle-cell Disease Registries: Findings from a Global Review

Samuel Llewellyn

Sam is an Associate Director in Patient-Centered Research at Vitaccess, providing direction and oversight across their health economics and outcomes research, patient-centered outcomes, and real-world evidence portfolio. Sam joined Vitaccess in 2018, after spending three years as a project manager within the PCO group at a leading contract research organisation.

 

Fatemeh Amini

Fatemeh is a Medical Writer at Vitaccess. She plays a key role in their digital real-world evidence studies, developing materials that range from client-facing deliverables through to content communicating the value and progress of studies to clinical experts, patient representatives, and participants.

 

Oktawia Borecka

Oktawia is a Research Associate at Vitaccess, contributing to their patient-reported outcomes and clinical outcome assessment projects and supporting the development, effective delivery, and quality of their real-world studies. Oktawia has experience in health research from previous roles involving healthcare technologies, a medical ventures accelerator, and her doctoral research studies.

 

Akosua Ofori

Akosua is an Associate Consultant at Vitaccess, currently project managing a range of their longitudinal and cross-sectional real-world evidence studies. She has experience in developing evidence-generation strategies for clients, including gap analyses for health technology assessment submissions and the reimbursement of digital health technologies.

 

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