Posters

For many decades, Acino has been mastering the manufacturing of pharmaceuticals and gained in-depth knowledge in the processing of oral solid dosage forms (granulate, pellets, tablets & capsules). This poster provides an overview of the specific Acino CMO technology capabilities for oral solid dosage forms and services.

Chinese Hamster Ovary cells are the most widely-used platform for the production of monoclonal antibodies (mAbs) by the biopharmaceutical sector. CHO cell mAb manufacturing processes require refinement to ensure that the highest product yield is achieved while ensuring quality. The use of Process Analytical Technology (PAT), such as Raman spectroscopy, enables in-depth interrogation of cell culture operations in order to define optimal feeding and control strategies.

There is an urgent market need for an integrated drug substance / drug product offering using one site and with an intensive technology focus. The new Arcinova model ensures secure delivery of technically complex projects with a focus on velocity and scalability. Rapid delivery of materials to Biotech clients is a key differentiator and aligns with the Biotech fundraising model, which is highly focused on clinical deliverables and payment milestones.

Ardena offers an integrated, flexible service encompassing drug substance production, dosage form manufacture, clinical logistics, bioanalysis and dossier development. We are also at the leading edge of nanomedicine development. Our precision particle engineering and characterisation technologies are the key to accessing this fast evolving, competitive market.

Anhydrous tert-butyl hydroperoxide (TBHP) is a powerful oxidizing agent in many chemical transformations. Despite its versatility, the use of anhydrous TBHP has been greatly limited because of safety concerns, particularly on a production scale. We describe a membrane pervaporation method that allows the production of anhydrous TBHP solution in continuous manner. The system consists of membrane modules in series that are made of perfluorinated polymer, allowing it to remove water efficiently.

Facile hydrate formation can drastically alter the processability, stability and aqueous solubility of a given API. Cambrex Edinburgh was able to fully characterize and develop a reliable method for avoiding the hemi-hydrated form of an API that was discovered during a polymorph screening project.

Capture Compound Mass Spectrometry(CCMS) is an unbiased, proteome-wide approach for the identification of specific-binding protein targets for small molecules and peptides. The technology combines medicinal chemistry and in vitro pharmacology, coupled to high resolution proteomics mass spectrometry to isolate and identify target proteins that are responsible for an observed biological response. This technology can be used in a variety of contexts from target de-convolution and drug re-purposing.

After a long and expensive process to develop DS, biotech companies want to quickly move to First-in-Human. The added value of Fill Finish is often regarded as a simple development step, but it is actually extremely complex in nature. Not enough time for Fill Finish partners selection and technology transfer is usually planned, as well as for primary packaging selection. The establishment of a strong Fill Finish partners network early in the process could save time and money in DP developments.

This assay has the potential to be used as an early screening tool for drug selection and topical formulation optimisation for NCE and generic medicine development for the advanced healing of wounded skin. Whether targeting keratinocyte proliferation and differentiation, modulation of inflammatory response, or collagen and fibroblast remodeling, this model has the potential for proof of concept research in the dermatological advancement of topical wound therapies.

Ion channels represent 15-20% of historic drug approvals but are notoriously complex targets and require specialised screening technology such as automated patch clamp (APC) electrophysiology. We outline a situation where a pharma company turns to a specialist CRO to fill their knowledge gap. During the collaboration, we developed potent and selective Kv1.3 modulators with nM efficacy against human T-cells and potential to treat auto-immune disease.

The patented CESS technology is based on supercritical CO2. The drug solution is expanded through a controlled process to produce pure drug nanoparticles. In this poster we show our nanonisation approach and a few case studies of nanoparticle production for tuning the particle size of APIs.

PCI recognise that biologically derived therapeutic products are the new frontier, heralding revolutionary treatments of a number of diseases and injuries. We have committed to a $20m investment in support of biologic medicines and advanced injectable delivery forms. Expanding our Biotech clinical and commercial packaging and release testing capability at our Centre of Excellence in Philadelphia, as well as expanded Cold Chain capacity at numerous global locations.

Procos S.p.A. is a CDMO focused to the development, scale-up and manufacturing of Active Pharmaceutical Ingredients (API’s) and has continuously expanded its technology portfolio in the last ten years in order to match customer needs. The approaches are mainly through business opportunity and customer partnership. Reported as showcases, the recent expansion into High Potent API to respond to the current market needs and the flow chemistry implementation, requested by an established customer.

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Dr Dan Stark will be presenting Sterling Pharma Solutions capabilities for the scale-up and manufacture of complex and hazardous synthesis. Showcased through Sterling’s current work on diazomethane and the utilisation of modern flow chemistry technologies in API manufacture.