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Read article KCAS is a Solution-Based Company, Focused on the Delivery of high-Quality Scientific and Defendable Data

KCAS is a solution-based company. We are focused on the delivery of high quality scientific and defendable data, able to meet or exceed client’s timelines and expectations. One of the main reasons we are able to deliver on even the most challenging projects and programs, is the technical breadth and…

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Read article KCAS Q&A with John Perkins, PhD (Senior Scientific Expert, Small Molecule Development)

How will your background in science play a role in your new Senior Scientific Advisor position? I feel that my skill set has evolved consistently since my graduate degrees where I’ve learned different yet complimentary lessons about data presentation, data interpretation, marketing, customer partnering, optimizing operational processes, customer management and…

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Read article Navigating the Twists and Turns of the Discovery Drug Development Process

At KCAS, our Discovery group performs bioanalytical / biomarker method development that can include any of the various components required for a validated method under the GLP guidelines.  So why is Discovery group needed?  The beginning stage of drug development is a stage of trial and error.  It is generally…

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Read article Putting the Luminex to Work: Which of KCAS’ newest biomarkers is right for you?

Biomarker is a broad term and can mean so many different things depending upon the scientific discipline. For Bioanalytical biomarker analysis – and specifically for CROs equipped with 9 different platforms to measure biomarkers and a cell culture suite with up to 19 color flow cytometry all under one roof…

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Read article Limited Sample Sizes: Doing a Lot; Even with a Little

Have you ever wished you could tailor your project to your research needs instead of taking what you can get from a CRO?  Here at KCAS, our Discovery team prides itself on having the flexibility to meet client’s needs by designing the experiments with feedback from our sponsors. Our team of…

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Read article KCAS: A Quick and Nimble Approach to Your Bioanalytical Project

KCAS is a progressive growing contract research organization with dedicated groups in pharmaceutical services to perform early stage discovery rapid method development and analysis, as well as, regulated preclinical and clinical phases, with support offered through NDA submission. We have an arsenal of top of the line instrumentation with a…

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Read article Overcoming Bioanalytical Challenges in Drug Discovery and Biomarker Identification (Pre-Recorded Webinar)

How confident are you in your CRO’s support of your drug discovery program? Maybe you should take a closer look… Support of drug discovery programs is essential in providing integrated drug development services.  The key is having the expertise to also be able tackle not only complex matrices but any…

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Read article Bioanalytical Strategy Across the Drug Development Paradigm

At KCAS, we work with Director, VP, and C-level pharmaceutical and biotech executives that need to measure their drug or the effect of their drug in biological matrix. Many of our customers rely on…

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Read article Q and A: Immunoaffinity and Hybrid LC-MS/MS

Biomarker are key drivers in the drug development process.  Frequently, developing a panel of biomarkers to test a particular mechanism or hypothesis is critical to the success of a drug.  At KCAS, we develop assays for custom panels or individual biomarkers based on client needs and can also assist with…

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Read article Evolving to Meet Demand in a Changing Industry

The paradigm of drug development outsourcing is in a period of rapid transition coupled with a growing market in a competitive space. Today’s service providers are hardly recognizable from a decade ago and if the continued evolution in the market is any indicator, it is safe to say the next…

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Read article Solving Discovery Bottlenecks at KCAS

Everyone likes to claim they offer fast turnaround times, but clients often come to KCAS having been burned by the lack of timeliness on their Discovery projects. At KCAS, we incorporate our clients’ priorities at the top of our priorities. We have put together a Discovery team with decades of…

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Read article Changes in Animal Health Product Support at KCAS

Animal health programs have consistently been supported by KCAS with increasing study complexities although they have constituted a small percentage of the overall pharmaceutical development, these programs have consistently been supported by KCAS with increasing study complexities. ANIMAL HEALTH – LABORATORY SUPPORT KCAS is not only centrally located in…