Optimization of experimental assay design is crucial for the overall success of any drug discovery initiative. The factors that need to be considered include: selection of the most appropriate assay ...

Since biological therapeutics are derived from living organisms, their manufacture and validation presents difficulties not encountered during traditional small molecule drug development. Despite the ...

Assays need to be specific for their research purpose, be that quantifying cellular levels of specific proteins, identification of potential new drug molecules, or quantitative measurements of levels ...

Developing bioassay methods requires a new approach for cell and gene therapy drug development. As cell-based methods continue to evolve in support of gene therapies to assess product potency through ...

When designing your own lateral flow assay (LFA), it is important to consider the critical variables that impact accuracy and reliability, including detection reagents, assay materials and ...

In writing about what attributes and skills qualify a scientist for a successful career in assay development for drug discovery, one characteristic that rarely gets discussed — but which is essential ...

Inappropriate regulation of insulin secretion can result in extensive metabolic problems, eventually causing diabetes mellitus 1. It is extremely important that insulin is directly measured for ...

Recent guidance from regulators emphasizes bioassays and potency assurance strategies, underscoring the robustness of these ...

Bringing together technical case studies with actionable insights, the 2nd TPD Assay Development & Screening Summit returns as the only industry-dedicated conference to support in-house assay ...

The mRNA Assay Development Summit is the first and only meeting to address the specific technical challenges of analytical, bioanalytical and potency assay development. This meeting will showcase ...

Lateral flow assay applications have become increasingly diverse in a post-pandemic world, and the areas of infectious disease and oncology continue to be at the forefront. In both areas, the use of ...