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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Conversational Flow) Eps #4: “What Makes Spectral Flow so Significant?”

For the 4th episode of “The Conversational Flow” podcast, Brian and Adam discuss spectral flow; something really near and dear to their hearts. This is a topic both of our hosts have been genuinely interested in since they really became aware of it, at which time they immediately…

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Read article Immunogenicity: A Comparative Analysis of Assessment Methods

Immunogenicity refers to the ability of a substance, such as an antigen or a vaccine, to provoke an immune response in an organism. The recognition of the substance as foreign triggers an immune response, which involves the production of antibodies and the activation of immune cells to fight against or…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #72: “Introduction to Scientific Advisor Team and Recap of 2023”

For the final episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” in 2023, Dom and John invited KCAS’s scientific advisory team to join them, as we thought that as we are coming to the end of the year, it might be a good opportunity to introduce a few members of the…

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Read article KCAS Bio is at the Forefront of Establishing Best Practices for qPCR and ddPCR Technologies

Two of the scientific experts from KCAS Bio have been leaders in determining the direction of qPCR and ddPCR technology for the industry. Carrie Vyhlidal, PhD and Jonathan Mercier are both part of the American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists’ working group for PCR-based methodology, and they have recently…

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Read article Clinical Sample Kitting from KCAS: Providing The Personal Touch

KCAS established our clinical sample kit (CSK) team in the early 1990s in response to shortcomings we observed in the collection techniques in trials where we were providing bioanalytical support. As the group has evolved, our aim has never been to be the biggest supplier in the industry but rather…

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Read article The Full Potential of Flow Cytometry from KCAS Bio – Leading the Way in 2024

Flow cytometry is a highly sophisticated laboratory technique. Scientists use this procedure to analyze and quantify certain physical and chemical characteristics of cells or particles. In recent years, the prominence of flow cytometry has grown significantly, and understanding why is pivotal. The recognition of the technique’s importance, especially in the…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Conversational Flow) Eps #3: “How do You Validate a Flow Cytometry Assay?”

There are a number of different guidances for Flow Cytometric Assay Validation, so for episode #3 of “The Conversational Flow” podcast, Brian and Adam go into great detail on how we perform validations at KCAS, and under what context we do so – and why. In this episode,…

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Read article Clinical Sample Kitting at KCAS Bio: From Order to Shipping in as Little as 5 Days

Clinical Sample Kitting is an immensely important part of many drug development projects, and one that requires the highest level of attention to detail, combined with the experience to ensure each kit is built exactly to specifications. KCAS Bio is the Clinical Kitting expert for your Drug Development needs. KCAS…

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View webinar KCAS Bio Webinar – Produced by Bioanalysis Zone “Bioanalytical Considerations for Immunogenicity of Cell and Gene Therapies”

Produced by Bioanalysis Zone Recorded on December 11, 2023 Webinar available here.  Webinar Description: In this webinar, Dominic Warrino discusses the bioanalytical considerations of immunogenicity of cell and gene therapies. Bioanalysis method development and method validation of immunogenicity assays for support of cell and…

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Read article Navigating Flow Cytometry: A Quick Overview to Sample Collection and Processing

Flow cytometry is an extremely valuable tool that has become an indispensable part of modern drug development. This is especially the case in the realm of bioanalytical and biomarker services. However, as is the case with any useful tool, it’s critical to wield flow cytometry skillfully. The accuracy and reliability…

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View webinar KCAS Bio Webinar “Navigating the Complex Landscape of Lipid Panels & Small Molecule Biomarkers in Drug Discovery”

Produced by AAPS Organized by Sciex Recorded on December 6, 2023 eChalkTalk available here.  Webinar Description: In this webinar, scientists from KCAS Bio, along with specialists from SCIEX Biopharma & Pharma Solutions discuss • Developing robust assays for PD biomarkers and their challenges…

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Read article ELISpot Assay: Versatile Applications and Common Challenges to Overcome

ELISpot (Enzyme-linked immunosorbent spot) is an immunoassay-based technique used to quantify cells that are capable of secreting proteins, including cytokines, cytotoxic molecules, and antibodies, when stimulated with the appropriate antigen. Initially designed to monitor the frequency of circulating antigen-specific memory B-cells, it is now commonly used to determine the frequency…