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16 Biotech Podcasts to Listen to in 2023

16 Biotech Podcasts to Listen to in 2023

The biotech industry has undergone rapid growth and transformation over the last 10 years, resulting in significant advancements in drug discovery, genomics, gene editing, immunotherapy, oncology, and…
How to Apply for an Equipment Lease: Step-by-Step Guide

How to Apply for an Equipment Lease: Step-by-Step Guide

For startup founders and small business owners, leasing equipment can be a compelling option, particularly in capital-intensive industries where the necessary equipment carries a steep price tag. Case…
What Is an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)?

What Is an Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA)?

Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) Definition An Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA) is a regulatory submission to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for generic drugs. An ANDA must pr…
New Drug Application: Understanding the NDA Process

New Drug Application: Understanding the NDA Process

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was formed on June 30, 1906 with the passage of the Pure Food and Drugs act, although its origins can be traced back to 1848 and the creation of the Agricultu…
A Short Guide to the FDA’s Investigational New Drug Application

A Short Guide to the FDA’s Investigational New Drug Application

The US Food and Drug Administration is responsible for ensuring the safety and effectiveness of new drugs and medicines before they are marketed to the public. To achieve this, the FDA reviews various…
What Are Bioreactors? From Pharmaceuticals to Beer

What Are Bioreactors? From Pharmaceuticals to Beer

Modern bioreactors have revolutionized the production of biological materials, from brewing beer to growing bacterial cultures to producing mammalian cells and pharmaceuticals. The bioreactor’s …
A Guide to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Drug Approval Process

A Guide to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration Drug Approval Process

What is the FDA? A Brief History Founded in 1930, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is a federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety, efficacy, and security …
Biotech Partnerships: How Partnering with Big Pharma Can Support R&D

Biotech Partnerships: How Partnering with Big Pharma Can Support R&D

What Types of Partnerships are Common in Biotech & Pharma? While a partnership between two or more companies typically refers to a formal agreement to join in business activities, often sharing as…
Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: How to Properly Maintain Instrumentation

Laboratory Equipment Maintenance: How to Properly Maintain Instrumentation

Scientists and researchers use a diverse range of instrumentation and laboratory equipment in various scientific fields and industries, from chemistry, biology, and engineering to biotechnology, bioph…
Marketing & Sales Strategies for Early-Stage Biotechs

Marketing & Sales Strategies for Early-Stage Biotechs

Saving Money While Running Your Startup Series: Part 5 No matter how unique or advanced the concept, a sales and marketing strategy can be essential for successfully selling a product or service. Even…