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Natoli & TaBlitz: Bridging the Gap Between SODF Innovation and Tooling Mastery

We're thrilled to share the development of the strategic partnership between Natoli Engineering and TaBlitz. Natoli Engineering, with over 50 years of excellence in tablet compression tooling, teams up with TaBlitz, a pioneer in drug development technology. Together, we're set to transform the pharmaceutical landscape by accelerating drug development like never before.

 31 July 2024
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Ilmac Lausanne 2024 – the largest meeting place of the chemical and life sciences in Switzerland

On 18 and 19 September 2024, Ilmac will be held at the Expo Beaulieu Lausanne, Switzerland, bringing together decision-makers from the entire life sciences industry value chain

 7 July 2024
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Intro to USP <1062>: What it is and why you should use it

A variety of factors like powder flow, material characteristics, compression pressure, turret speed, etc can affect tablet quality and production run time. Any resulting tablet defects can exacerbate production costs or even result in no product at all! Therefore, it’s necessary to characterise the tablet compression process to achieve robust tablets.

 2 April 2024
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Europe's largest event dedicated to microscopy and imaging

Following the postponement of an in-person EMC2020 due to the pandemic, we’re delighted that EMC2024 is taking place from Sunday 25th August to Friday 30th August 2024 in Copenhagen. EMC2024 is the 17th of its kind and will bring the world of scientific imaging together in one of Europe’s most beautiful cities - Copenhagen, Denmark.

 24 January 2024
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Under the microscope: an interview with Peter O’Toole

IPT caught up with Peter O’Toole, president of the Royal Microscopical Society, to hear how his first few months as president have gone, his plans for the Society and how the field of microscopy might develop over the next few years

 20 December 2023
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Natoli Engineering, an industry leader in tablet and encapsulation success

Natoli engineering has made significant contributions to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Specialising in tablet compression and encapsulation technology, innovative machines, tooling and solutions that enhance tablet and encapsulation manufacturing processes, Natoli has advanced manufacturing technologies and practices worldwide

 24 September 2023

Product Profile

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Advancing Healthcare With The Precision Of Multi-Wavelength VCSELs

LASER COMPONENTS is excited to provide updated information for our precision multi-wavelength VCSELs. Brightlaser offer extremely compact VCSEL modules with exceptional performance.

Product Profile, 24 September 2024
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Detectors for Harsh Environments

As photonic applications expand into new fields and markets, we must address the challenges of operating high sensitivity optical detectors in potentially harmful environments. This can include extreme temperatures, shock forces, vibration, radiation, or even the depths of outer space.

Product Profile, 4 September 2024
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Partial Reflectors for CO2 Lasers

LASER COMPONENTS offers partially reflective optics; output couplers and beam splitters for CO2 lasers, designed to reflect a defined percentage of the incident light and transmit the remaining part. The reverse side is generally AR coated for 10.6um.

Product Profile, 27 August 2024
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High-Precision Photocurrent Amplifiers

Photonic integrated circuits (PICs) are gaining traction as their potential in creating compact, cost-effective and robust photonic devices is apparent. As PICs gain popularity in telecom applications, data centres, and various types of sensors, the need for advanced testing equipment becomes critical.

Product Profile, 20 August 2024
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Quantum Computing Solutions from Laser Components

Quantum computing is a rapidly growing industry, with the prospect of achieving true "quantum advantage" driving significant activity and interest. LASER COMPONENTS is ideally positioned as a key supplier, providing solutions for the wide variety of components necessary to build quantum systems.

Product Profile, 31 July 2024

Press Releases

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Seracam Demonstrates Feasibility for Sentinel Lymph Node Imaging at IPET 2024

11 October 2024 -- London, UK -- Serac Imaging Systems Limited announces that its clinical partner, the University of Malaya Medical Centre, has today presented initial findings and images acquired using Seracam® for image guided surgery in a sentinel lymph node biopsy procedure at the International Conference on Hybrid Imaging (IPET 2024) organised by the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA).

Press Releases, 10 October 2024
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ABITEC unveils comprehensive custom lipid synthesis capabilities for LNP therapeutics

8 October 2024 -- Ohio, US -- ABITEC Corporation, a global leader in specialty lipid manufacturing, has expanded its custom synthesis capabilities to include high-purity lipids for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) therapeutics.

Press Releases, 7 October 2024
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Bio-Rad Launches Vericheck ddPCR Empty-Full Capsid Kit to Advance Development of Gene Therapies

8 October 2024 -- California, US -- Bio-Rad Laboratories, a global leader in life science research and clinical diagnostics products, today announced the launch of the Vericheck ddPCR™ Empty-Full Capsid Kit for the determination of capsid titer, genome titer, and percentage of full capsids in purified or unpurified (crude lysate) AAV samples.

Press Releases, 7 October 2024
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CrestOptics & Leica Microsystems announce collab to expand capabilities of spinning disk microscopy

7 October 2024 -- Rome, Italy -- CrestOptics S.p.A., a manufacturer of high-end microscopy solutions and advanced systems for fluorescence microscopy and diagnostic applications, today announced the initiation of a collaboration with Leica Microsystems, a leading provider of microscopy and scientific instrumentation.

Press Releases, 6 October 2024
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Ferring Pharma bolsters global gene therapy supply chain with European manufacturing facility

3 October 2024 -- Saint-Prex, Switzerland -- Ferring Pharmaceuticals today announced the opening of a state-of-the-art global manufacturing hub in Finland for the drug substance of its intravesical non-replicating gene therapy Adstiladrin (nadofaragene firadenovec-vncg).

Press Releases, 2 October 2024

Digital

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Innovative tablet design: AI and TaBlitz

IPT speaks to Michael Ruch at TaBlitz about the use of AI in tablet design, why it’s effective and how it will develop in the future

Digital, 22 September 2024
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AI hallucinations in pharmaceuticals: what are they and how to overcome them?

Large language models can be useful in the pharmaceutical industry in order to streamline digital capabilities. However, steps must be taken in order to mitigate the phenomenon of AI hallucinations – incorrect and false data that can jeopardise a company’s data set

Digital, 22 September 2024
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Data, AI and the cloud: the trifecta of a successful digital laboratory

Pharma laboratories should be looking to innovative digital techniques such as data, AI and the cloud to aid drug discovery and research

Digital, 22 September 2024
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Grounded in fact: making generative AI a success in drug discovery

AI, especially genAI, is becoming increasingly popular in the pharma and life sciences industries. How can companies use large language models – and more specifically, retrieval augmented generation architectures – to ensure AI-generated results are accurate?

Digital, 22 September 2024
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Innovation can play a key role in Scotland’s fight to reduce ‘pandemic of frailty’

Frailty should not be considered an inevitability, but the effects can be significant. How can technological innovations combat this?

Digital, 7 July 2024

Manufacturing

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SPOTLIGHT: The Natoli NCF-45 capsule filling machine – engineered for your success

In the fast-paced world of pharmaceutical manufacturing, efficiency and precision are non-negotiable. For manufacturers dealing with difficult-to-encapsulate powders and formulations, the Natoli NCF-45 Capsule Filling Machine emerges as a game changer. With the potential to pay for itself in the powder you’ll save, the NCF-45 isn’t just a machine, it’s an investment in better yields and greater profits. Better yields = better profits

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Don’t let complexity and manual processes slow down your ability to control costs and...

There are usually two parameters important to pharmaceutical manufacturers: time and money. Is everything still on schedule? And are they still on budget? They need non-stop insight

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The regulatory headache: advanced monitoring technologies can provide pain relief

Focusing on regulation within pharmaceutical manufacturing can help re-centre a company’s priorities, while ensuring compliance. This can be aided by the use of advanced monitoring techniques

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Hand-in-hand: good manufacturing practice and stability studies

Following good manufacturing practices (GMP) is crucial for stability testing. The analytical data generated from stability studies is a pivotal part of a regulatory dossier submission to substantiate the shelf life claimed for the drug product or drug substance and further support that shelf-life post-approval. All aspects of the stability study must be executed to the highest level of quality to ensure...

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Protein-based immunotherapies – the journey from discovery to manufacturing

Protein-based immunotherapies, such as monoclonal antibodies and adoptive cell transfer therapies, are reshaping oncology treatments, but ensuring their safety and efficacy is crucial for their success

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Addressing the UK government’s new initiative on medical device equity

Medical devices should be designed with an awareness of the challenges of a specific disease as well as an awareness of equality, and the uk government has recently produced a new initiative around this, but how will this impact medical device production going forward?

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The role of protein synthesis in drug discovery and development

Protein synthesis is the process by which cells build proteins, fundamental molecules necessary for virtually all cellular functions, but how can this be used within the discovery and manufacturing of new drugs and how can it be automated?

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The six keys to client satisfaction in biologics CDMO services

This article explores the significant opportunities within the biologics contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) industry to optimize client satisfaction by meeting the critical demands of discerning clients. Six key facets are identified as pivotal to success, while underscoring the fundamental role of a client-centric approach and the importance of building and nurturing strong client relationships.

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Why manufacturers can rely on robots to bridge efficiency gaps and streamline processes

Robots are revolutionising manufacturing, but manual programming hampers their potential. Robot offline programming offers a digital solution, reducing human work hours by up to 80% and ensuring swift task readiness

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The early screening imperative: the key role of in vitro diagnostic products

In the post-covid-19 era, healthcare grapples with staff shortages and treatment delays, emphasising the need for early diagnosis. While regulatory changes pose challenges, eu extensions provide relief

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Peptide therapeutics: reconstructing protein surfaces using constrained peptides

Proteins govern crucial biological processes, making protein-protein interactions vital for understanding and treating diseases, peptide-based mimics offer tailored therapeutic approaches, yet optimising their efficacy poses challenges

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Multi-particulate formulations: the power of many

After assessing the various routes of drug administration, oral delivery stands out as the safest and, as a result, the most universally accepted among patients. Single-unit dosage forms, including tablets followed by capsules, have been identified as the preferred designs for immediate or modified release formulations

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Inhaled medicines and particle size analysis

Drug administration by inhalation is an established technique for treating respiratory and systemic diseases. Effective drug delivery to the lungs requires the aerosolisation and dispersion of a formulation into particles or droplets in the inhalable size range, typically an aerodynamic diameter below 5 µm. In many cases, particle engineering is used to optimise a formulation for efficacy

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Addressing bottlenecks in AAV analysis for efficient manufacturing

Refeyn discusses the challenges associated with AAV manufacture, the key analytical techniques currently used to facilitate insight into AAV samples and novel techniques striving to overcome current limitations

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Balancing the evolution of MES with traditional methodologies

By seamlessly integrating a dynamic MES into digitisation road maps, companies have achieved greater operational efficiency, data integrity and harnessed real-time insights to meet their strategic goals

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Natoli Engineering, an industry leader in tablet and encapsulation success

Natoli engineering has made significant contributions to the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries. Specialising in tablet compression and encapsulation technology, innovative machines, tooling and solutions that enhance tablet and encapsulation manufacturing processes, Natoli has advanced manufacturing technologies and practices worldwide

Laboratory Automation

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The journey to full automation – for labs of all sizes

With the lab of the future becoming increasingly automated, how will this change workflows and how can the industry prepare for this?

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Bridging the gap: Integrating legacy equipment for modular production

The pharmaceutical sector is characterised by intricate processes, stringent regulations and a constant demand for innovation. However, the industry's digital transformation is hindered by the prevalence of legacy machinery, which often poses compatibility challenges when deploying new technology. COPA-DATA explains the method of standardisation to remove the barriers of integration of legacy equipment in labs and production lines

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Lab automation: the future of life sciences

'Increasing economic challenges like market vitality, product diversification and cost pressure lead to the need for faster process design' − and that is not to mention the shorter innovation cycles and increasing demand for small batch production. The module type package suite from COPA-DATA meets these needs

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Automation holds the key to unlocking the Lab of the Future

Lab layouts, until the introduction of automation, had seen little change in decades. However, the increased usage of hardware and software lab automation has reduced repetitive manual tasks and drastically increased the walkaway time involved in experiments

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Five Steps to Successful AI

Whether lab managers are enthusiastic or apprehensive, AI is coming to the lab. The key to building this advantage is not in the technology, but the approach. Successful adoption of AI requires a genuine, long-term commitment. IPT spoke to Bob Voelkner at LabVantage Solutions about the implications of AI for pharma, what it takes to succeed with this new technology and his five recommended steps for getting started

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LabVantage Solutions Company Profile

LabVantage Solutions’ Pharmaceutical LIMS is Engine for Digital Transformations

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The Importance of Network Integration for Measurement and Hygiene Technology Solutions

Healthcare and scientific facilities are critical for the health of the global population. During the COVID-19 pandemic, scientific facilities helped to deliver life-saving vaccines, re-emphasising their importance in achieving other scientific milestones in the coming decades

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Next-Level Digitalisation: Smart Pharma Production Gets Even Smarter

The digitalisation of pharmaceutical manufacturing has come a long way. However, there are still many ways companies can improve systems to grow even further

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Three Lessons Pharma Can Learn From Manufacturing to Become a Leader in Automation

Pharmaceutical companies face plenty of challenges throughout the manufacturing cycle. Automation can be the key to bringing the industry to the forefront of this exciting field

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AI, 3D Reconstruction, and Robotics in Clinical Phlebotomy

IPT speaks to Toon Overbeeke of Vitestro about the potential benefits of using robots in clinics to draw blood from patients. With a shortage of clinical staff all over Europe, Toon believes robotics is the way forward regarding individual clinical patient care

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The Future of Digitalisation in the Lab

IPT speaks to Mikael Hagstroem, CEO of LabVantage Solutions, about the ongoing potential for laboratories of adopting AI and machine learning (ML)

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The Changing Face of Quality Management

Smart automation is enabling new ways to monitor and intervene pre-emptively in pharma manufacturing. Find out the views of industry experts, who debated the subject in a roundtable video discussion.

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How Cloud ERP Software Can Help Manufacturers Succeed Post-Brexit

The repercussions of events like Brexit and the global pandemic have caused uncertainty and a need to rethink strategy altogether. However, an integrated SaaS solution can provide a holistic view of the business and enhanced control over processes.

Discovery and Development

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From ACGT to AI: visionary advances in oligonucleotide synthesis

Considering the importance and cost associated with oligonucleotide-based therapeutics, how can innovative computing imaging techniques be used to aid in the process, while also creating an audit trail and increasing the data derived from these experiments?

Discovery and Development, 22 September 2024
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How public/private partnerships in genomics are streamlining patient pathways and delivering value

Since the completion of the human genome project in 2003, there has been huge growth in the utilisation of genomics, but how can partnerships in this area be used to improve patient experience

Discovery and Development, 7 July 2024
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Next-generation size selection: accelerating the pace of gene synthesis

Synthetic biology has been a cornerstone in recent health advancements, including drug discovery, development and manufacturing, however there are challenges facing this market

Discovery and Development, 7 July 2024
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Non-viral gene therapies: GETting growth-factor-based healing right in orthopaedics

The development and use of novel gene therapy approaches is increasing. With the advent of innovative technologies using improved tropism and safer viral-based systems, and nanotechnology advancing non-viral delivery of nucleic acid vectors, there will be more gene-based products entering the market in near future

Discovery and Development, 18 March 2024
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Advancements in preclinical imaging: a look into the future of drug development

Ipt talks with jacob tesdorpf at revvity about the recent developments in preclinical imaging, from ai-enchanced analysis to refined disease models

Discovery and Development, 18 March 2024

Analytics

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2025 RMS Section Awards: winners announced!

Society recognises outstanding achievements in microscopy, imaging and flow cytometry

Analytics, 22 September 2024
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A quality boost from mass spectrometry for fermentation processes

Thermo fisher scientific discusses the role of process analytical technology in addressing the process challenges concerning fermentation and cell culture in biotechnology and enhancing quality and speed production

Analytics, 18 March 2024
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Technological advances in MALDI imaging and spatial proteomics for medical research

Recent advancements in MALDI mass spectrometry imaging are transforming disease understanding and treatment. This innovation promises rapid diagnostics and personalised medicine, with reliable imaging within five years

Analytics, 18 March 2024
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Under the microscope: an interview with Peter O’Toole

IPT caught up with Peter O’Toole, president of the Royal Microscopical Society, to hear how his first few months as president have gone, his plans for the Society and how the field of microscopy might develop over the next few years

Analytics, 20 December 2023
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Real time cell analysis

IPT talks to Yama Abassi at Agilent about immunology and cell analysis and how these will develop in the future

Analytics, 20 December 2023
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Droplet-based microfluidics advances for single-cell analysis

Droplet-based single-cell analysis systems provide an invaluable tool to accelerate research and development. Recent scientific advances enhance the applicability of these droplet-based systems to address the age-old problem of characterising, understanding and selecting cells

Analytics, 24 September 2023

Conferences and Events

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Ilmac Lausanne 2024 is set to open on 18 September

3 September 2024 -- Lausanne, Switzerland -- Visitors can look forward to 18-19 September 2024 when Ilmac Lausanne becomes the biggest event for the chemical and life sciences industry in western Switzerland. At Expo Beaulieu Lausanne, more than 190 companies and associations will be exhibiting for the first time in the spacious Hall 36, whose 5,400 square metres are fully booked.

Conferences and Events , 9 September 2024
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AAPS Announces 2024 Awards Recipients

Arlington, VA—AAPS is proud to announce the recipients of the 2024 Awards Program. AAPS Awards celebrate scientists who are role models in the pharmaceutical science community. Each year, scientists volunteering through the AAPS Awards Committee review nomination submissions and select individuals whose scholarship, leadership, and service exemplify the highest personal and professional achievement.

Conferences and Events , 31 July 2024
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AAPS Elevates Eight Members to Fellow Status

Arlington, VA—AAPS is pleased to announce that eight members have been selected for elevation to Fellow status in recognition of their professional excellence and sustained superior impact in fields relevant to AAPS’ mission: advancing the capacity of pharmaceutical scientists to develop products and therapies that improve global health.

Conferences and Events , 31 July 2024
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DRUG DISCOVERY 2024: CONNECTING MINDS, TRANSFORMING SCIENCE, EMPOWERING COMMUNITY

We are proud media partners of Elrig's Drug Discovery 2024!

Conferences and Events , 18 July 2024
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We're proud to be a BioFIT 2024 partner!

Come and join us for the 13th edition of BioFIT, on December 3rd & 4th, 2024 in Lille and digital meetings days on December 11th & 12th, 2024!

Conferences and Events , 9 July 2024

IPT TV

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⭐We're proud to be a BioFIT 2024 partner!

Come and join us for the 13th edition of BioFIT, on December 3rd & 4th, 2024 in Lille and digital meetings days on December 11th & 12th, 2024!

IPT TV, 9 October 2024
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LSX Nordic Congress 2024

Showcasing innovation, accelerating investment and facilitating partnering for life science leaders in Northern Europe.

IPT TV, 8 September 2024
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TIDES Europe: Oligonucleotide & Peptide Therapeutics

Accelerate Your Therapeutics to Market: Expedite R&D, Improve CMC Efficiency & Build New Partnerships Join the industry’s leading event in Europe and access new data & case studies from world-renowned speakers and companies across the entire landscape of oligonucleotides, peptides, mRNA, drug delivery and partnering strategies -- from discovery to market.

IPT TV, 4 September 2024
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World Orphan Drug Congress Europe 2024 Trailer

Join the world's leading orphan drug and rare disease Congress! 📅 22-25 October, 2024 📍Fira De Barcelona, Montjuic, Barcelona, Spain

IPT TV, 22 July 2024
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World Vaccine Congress Europe 2024 Trailer

Take a look at our trailer for the world's leading vaccine event! The World Vaccine Congress is an award-winning series of conferences and exhibitions that have grown to become the largest and most established vaccine meetings of their kind across the globe since 2000.

IPT TV, 22 July 2024

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Turning an Ocean of Data Into Actionable Wisdom To Support Optimal Site Identification

Advancements in AI can help the pharmaceutical industry identify the best sites for their clinical trials through the harnessing of Big Data

 14 December 2022
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