KCAS Bio is attending CYTO2024, the 37th annual Congress of the International Society for the Advancement of Cytometry in Edinburgh, Scotland! A great occasion to explore the latest advancements in cytometry science and to discuss our flow cytometry services with the community. At this edition, Alessandra…

In our daily life we interact with many different people who help us by applying their expertise to deliver things we would otherwise struggle with. Often the differentiator for us, as consumers, is how we feel we’ve been treated by the people who are working on our behalf. The…

Recently, Matthew Pennington, PhD (one of KCAS’s Senior Scientists) was the senior author on a publication entitled “A Validated Droplet Digital Polymerase Chain Reaction Assay for the Detection of Adeno Associated Viral Vectors in Bio Shedding Studies of Tears”. Below, Matt explains the significance in what they accomplished…

Spectral flow has come a long way in recent years, transforming from a mere whisper of possibility to an essential tool in bioanalysis. Initially gaining traction in academic institutions, it quickly caught the attention…

Biologics are drugs derived from complex molecules like antibodies. Over the last two decades they have re-emerged as…

In recent years, immunology…

Clinical research carries significant risks and numerous obstacles that must be overcome to achieve success. Identifying the ideal Contract…

Neurodegenerative diseases affect millions worldwide. Fifty million people are living with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias. Although Alzheimer’s disease is one of the most recognized, it is just one of many neurological disorders, such as Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson’s, or Huntington’s disease. These conditions lead to a…

ICH M10 (International Committee of Harmonization Multidisciplinary guideline) provides guidance on bioanalytical method validation and study sample analysis for the measurement of chemical and biological human drugs and their metabolites in biological samples. Such pharmacokinetic/toxicokinetic data serve as the basis for regulatory decisions on the safety, dosage, and…

Being that it is a relatively “niche” segment of the industry, there are several key areas that need to be considered in the field of molecular services related to cell and gene therapies. First and foremost, it is important to recognize that regulatory guidelines within this field are…

Due to its ability to analyze multiple parameters across different cell types within a sample, flow cytometry provides rich and clinically valuable data sets from even small volumes of blood. However, flow cytometry is a challenging platform to master, and requires significant investment in equipment and technical training.

After an open call that went out earlier this year, Shane De Büchel, Sr Manager of Quality Assurance (Compliance & Systems) at KCAS, has been selected as one of roughly 50 members of the Society of Quality Assurance to collaborate in authoring an upcoming data integrity book (the…