DOWNSTREAM PROCESSING


Purification approaches and platforms for next generation therapeutics 

Complex molecular formats of biologics are becoming increasingly common invaccines, cancer and immunotherapies. New approaches to purification, downstream technologies andfacility design can facilitate the purification of these complex molecules while also making operations more cost effective. We will be comparing various case studies and new technologies for specific applications,and managing more complex modalities. From cell and gene therapies to ADCs and blood factors we willbe looking at how to optimise bioprocess for every application.

Advances in chromatography and novel purification methods 

The major cost factor in purification is using “protein A” affinity chromatography where tens of thousands of litres of culture volume have to be processed annually. About 80% of the production costs fall upon purification. However, new purification methods are finally coming into play.

PAT, Process modelling, monitoring and control 


In the past decade, the FDA’s process analytical technology (PAT) and Quality-by-Design (QbD) initiatives have been major drivers for developing well-understood, robust processes for assuring reproducible pharmaceutical product safety and efficacy. As a result of these factors, industry trends are moving toward the implementation of automated PAT strategies that are designed to bring analytics closer to the operation, eliminate gaps in real-time process monitoring, and develop a more rapid, deeper understanding of the bioprocess.

Pioneers speaking on this topic include
 

Massimo Morbidelli                      Massimo Morbidelli
              Professor of Chemical and Bio                                 Engineering
                      ETH Zurich

                   Ajoy Velayudhan
             Professor of Bioprocess                     Engineering and Biotechnology &
              EPSR  Manufacturing Fellow
              University College London

Manuel Carrondo                        Manuel Carrondo
                            Director
                              IBET

Dylan Jones                          Dylan Jones
                     Principal Scientist
                             Sanofi


 

                       Charles Haynes 
          Chemical & Biological Engineering
           University of British Columbia

                 Kumar Dhanasekharan 
        Senior Director and Head, Biologics             Process and Analytical Development
                  Amicus Therapeutics

 

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