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Merck

Staff Engineer, Manufacturing Science and Technology, South East Asia
Karen Chan is a process engineer at Merck Pte Ltd Chan has six years of experience in the biopharmaceutical industry and two years of experience in research development She provides technical support in areas such as process development troubleshooting and technical training for downstream processes Chan holds a degree in Chemical Engineering from the National University of Singapore

Articles

Marine Biomaterials for Drug Delivery Applications

Introduction Marine ecosystem is the largest ecosystem on the planet It is estimated that million different kind of species are present in marine environment though per cent of them are still await description Marine species are classified into six kingdoms bacteria protozoans chromists fungi plats and animals Marine species are very uniquely produced from t

Research Insights

Knowledge integration using product R&D outsourcing in biotechnology

Abstract We build on systems integration literature to explain how and why knowledge integration of nonmodular products is based on a strategic choice between internalizing and outsourcing core RD The underresearched choice of outsourcing core RD on an ongoing basis appears to face risks of higher transactions costs and loss of control We illumina

Case Studies

Bioavailability of Methadone After Sleeve Gastrectomy: A Planned Observational Case Study

Abstract Although there are no absolute contraindications to bariatric surgery most bariatric surgeons consider that patients with ongoing illicit drug use should not undergo such procedures The lack of clear recommendations within this field makes morbidly obese patients on opioidreplacement therapy a subgroup at risk for treatment refusal There is little

Techno Trends

Amgen Introduces First and Only IMDELLTRA™ T-Cell Engager Therapy for Small Cell Lung Cancer

Amgen has introduced IMDELLTRA the first and only Tcell engager therapy for treating extensivestage small cell lung cancer IMDELLTRA is unique as the only DLLtargeting bispecific Tcell engager therapy

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

TOP ARTICLES

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Design of Self-antibacterial and Biocompatible Titanium Surfaces for Biomedical Applications

Lalit M. Pandey

Lalit M Pandey is an Associate Professor at the Department of Biosciences and Bioengineering, IIT Guwahati. His main research interests include biointerfaces and biomaterials, biochemical engineering, and environmental biotechnology. He has published over hundred research articles in international journals and serves on the editorial board of six international journals. He is serving as Associate Editor in Frontiers in Bioengineering and Biotechnology. He has co-edited three books. He is a life member of the International Association of Engineers (IAENG), the National Academy of Sciences (NASI), the Indian Institute of Chemical Engineers (IIChE), the Biotech Research Society, India (BRSI), and Nano and Molecular Society (India) and serves as a reviewer for several peer-reviewed journals.

 

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Syringe-like Bacterial Nanomachine Emerges as Potential Therapeutics Delivery Device

Chanchal Kumawat

I am Chanchal Kumawat. I started my journey in science as Ph.D. student at Regional Centre for Biotechnology and continued as postdoctoral fellow at Max Perutz labs, Austria.  I enjoyed making scientific discoveries in the laboratory and now, enjoy communicating it as a science writer.

 

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Homeopathic Science

Aditya Dilipkumar Patil

Aditya Dilipkumar Patil pursed B.H.M.S. and MD (Hom) from Bharati Vidyapeeth (Deemed to be University) Homoeopathic Medical College and Post Graduate Research Centre, Pune. He is currently working as Assistant Professor in Department of Homoeopathic Pharmacy at Dr.D.Y.Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune 411018. He is a member of Chandrabhaga Charitable trust since 2017 and Life member of Moredada Charitable Trust, Nashik, Department of Herbal Medicine since 2018. He was working as Senior Research Fellow in Central Council for Research in Homoepathy (CCRH under Ministry of AYUSH). His main research work focuses on Evidenced based medicine, Diabetes, preclinical studies (In-vitro & In-vivo), nanoparticle etc.

 

Parth Sanjeev Aphale

Parth Sanjeev Aphale pursed B.H.M.S. from Dhondumama Sathe Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pune and MD (Hom) from Foster Development Homoeopathic Medical College, Aurangabad. He is currently working as Professor in Department of Homoeopathic pharmacy at Dr.D.Y.Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune 411018.

 

Dharmendra Basudeo Sharma

Dharmendra Basudeo Sharma pursed B.H.M.S. from Dhondumama Sathe Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pune and MD (Hom) from University of Rajasthan and Ph.D from Maharashtra University of Health Science (MUHS). He is currently working as Principal and Head of Institute at Dr.D.Y.Patil Homoeopathic Medical College and Research Centre, Pimpri, Pune 411018.

 

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Detangling the Diagnostic Odyssey in Neurodevelopmental Disorder by Genomic Consultancy

Emili Banerjee Bhattacharjee

Emili is a well-known genetic consultant with vast experience in cytogenetics, molecular biology with special emphasis in neurobiology. She is doing human genetics for past 22 years and now is practising genetic counselling as well as continuing her passion for research.

 

Koutilya Bhattacharjee

Koutilya basically is an academician in Zoology and has research interest in areas like anti-microbial peptides of amphibians, bio-active components of amphibians and genetic aspects of human reproductive disorder.

 

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Tobacco-style Label Warning on Alcohol Products

Dr. M. Aamir Mirza

Dr. M. Aamir Mirza is working as an Assistant Professor in the Department of Pharmaceutics, Jamia Hamdard, an NIRF Rank 1 institute and a NAAC ‘A+” grade deemed to be University. He has a multifaceted career portfolio adorned with both industry 

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Pfizer and Blackstone Life Sciences Announce Strategic Funding Agreement for Obesity Program

Pfizer Inc NYSE PFE and Blackstone Life Sciences Blackstone today announced a strategic cofunding agreement under which funds managed by Blackstone will pay up to a total of billion of development

Circio and Solid Biosciences enter collaboration to evaluate circVec and POLARIS-101 technology for Genetic Heart Disease

Circio Holding ASA OSE CRNA a biotechnology company developing novel circular RNA expression technology for gene and cell therapy today announces a research collaboration with Solid Biosciences Inc

EirGenix and Merck enter Partnership to Strengthen Global Biologics Development Through Integrated BioReliance® Testing and Regulatory Support

EirGenix Inc and Merck have signed a nonlegally binding memorandum of understanding MOU to support EirGenixs IND and BLA enabling biologics pipeline development The MOU outlines Merck as one of EirGenixs preferred contract testing services vendors providing comprehensive BioReliance services

ProBio Enters Exclusive Global Licensing Agreement with AbTis to Develop Next-Generation ADC Asset

ProBio a global contract research development and manufacturing organization CRDMO today announced that it has entered into an exclusive global licensing agreement with AbTis Co Ltd

AGC Biologics partners with Child’s Cure Genetic Research to pursue mRNA-based therapeutic for severe epileptic disorder

In a world where patients with CDKL deficiencies can suffer to epileptic seizures a day a contract biopharmaceutical manufacturer and a parentfounded foundation will partner on earlystage

Rakovina Therapeutics Secures Exclusive Worldwide Licence to Artemis.AI™ Platform for DNA-Damage Response Oncology Drug Discovery

Rakovina Therapeutics Inc TSXV RKV FSE JO OTCMKTS RKVTF a biopharmaceutical company advancing innovative cancer therapies through AIpowered drug discovery today announced

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