Entries by Julia Gisin

The ultimate tip for a scale-up that’s guaranteed to succeed

For originator manufacturers, drug development is about big money. Faster development, faster to market, longer to benefit from patent protection – that’s the motto. Why a lot depends on a systematic approach and what role scale-up plays in this.

Fill & Finish Plant for Vaccines in Ghana

The current pandemic has underscored the need for local vaccine production in Africa. Through the VMC, Ghanaian President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has convened a board to establish a 10-year plan for vaccine development and production.

Planning clean rooms, but doing it right!

Clean room technology is the be-all and end-all in pharmaceutical production, and there is a lot to consider when planning new clean rooms. That’s why companies that are designing or converting their cleanroom ideally involve an experienced cleanroom planner as a partner right from the start.

Growing the German phosphate industry

Jan Kirchhof, Glatt Ingenieurtechnik GmbH, Germany, reports on a laboratory experiment with phosphorus fertilizers and two current projects.

Outsourcing – trust in competent partners

There are many reasons for outsourcing production – minimizing one’s own risks or a lack of expertise in alternative technologies are just two of them. But what should you look for when you are looking for a partner for contract manufacturing?