KCAS-blog-event_2024-07_APA July 10 - October 9

KCAS Bio is excited to announce our attendance at the Applied Pharmaceutical Analysis (APA) 2024 conference, taking place from October 7-9 at Bristol Myers Squibb in Cambridge, MA. This event gathers experts from across the pharmaceutical industry to discuss the latest advancements in bioanalysis, drug development, and regulatory practices. Exploring…

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-07_AllMixedUp Blogs
Read article All Mixed up? Implementing Best Practices for Unmixing In Spectral Flow Cytometry

Spectral flow cytometry and the growing array of commercially available fluorophores have led to the development of increasingly complex immunophenotyping panels.  Generating robust data depends not only on a strong panel design but also on the use of appropriate reference controls and a solid understanding of spectral unmixing principles. …

KCAS-podcast-thumb_TWB-079 Podcasts
Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #79: “One & Done Therapies: The Landscape of Gene Therapy for Conditions”

The most recent episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast is all about genes! The topic was originally inspired by an article entitled “The Coming of Age of One-and-Done Therapies” which jumped out to both of our hosts, Dom and John, and had been on the back burner for a while…

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-07_What is a CRO_1 Blogs
Read article What is a CRO? A Comprehensive Guide to CROs

The world of medicine relies heavily on innovation, and Contract Research Organizations (CROs) are key players behind the scenes. But what exactly is a CRO, and why are these organizations so crucial to the development of new therapies and medical advancements? Let’s explore what CROs do and why they’re vital…

KCAS-event-thumb_2024-07_SFT - November 15

KCAS Bio is excited to announce our participation in the annual congress of the French Society for Toxicology, taking place on November 14-15 at the Lyon Convention Center. This landmark event, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the French Society of Toxicology will focus on “Evolutions, Innovations, and New Trends in…

KCAS-podcast-thumb_TCF-010 Podcasts
Listen to podcast Podcast (The Conversational Flow) Eps #10: “Instrument Comparison: Some Instruments are More Equal than Others”

When it comes to flow cytometry instrumentation, there are a number of things that can be different. You may have different types of lasers, you might have a different path for the laser to follow to get to the detector, you can have different actual detectors, different filters in front…

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-06_Functional Neutrophil Blogs
Read article Functional Neutrophil Profiling in a Clinical Setting

The Rise of Immune Cell Therapies and the Importance of Cell Profiling by Flow Cytometry Immunotherapy is revolutionizing patient care, both in traditional oncology applications as well as in autoimmune indications. The complex mechanism of action based on the enhancement or targeted suppression of immune responses is fraught with challenges;…

KCAS-podcast-thumb_TWB-078 Podcasts
Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #78: “Offering Global Services: Latest News from Lyon and Melbourne”

Dom has been globe-trotting lately, and he has come back to report in on his adventures with John, as they discuss our global services here at KCAS Bio. They talk about the updates and the latest news from Lyon and the rollout of our collaboration with Crux Laboratories in Melbourne.

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-06c_podcasts Blogs
Read article How (and Why) KCAS Bio Became the Home for One of the First Bioanalytical Podcasts – and Ultimately Multiple Podcast Series

2020 was an odd year for everyone. In what felt like just days, it seemed everything had changed and the rules were being rewritten almost daily about how we would all be engaging with one another. We went from racking up travel, hotel stays and airmiles while visiting our customers…

KCAS-podcast-thumb_TCF-009 Podcasts
Listen to podcast Podcast (The Conversational Flow) Eps #9: “Batch Effects, Controls, and Considerations for Longitudinal Studies”

Let’s face it – nobody likes batch effects (unless it has to do with cookies, but that’s for another podcast). In episode #9 of “The Conversational Flow”, Brian and Adam talk about Batch Effects which is when you’re having changes in the study that are not necessarily related to the…

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-06_Dawn-AIS - June 21

The age of therapeutic conjugation is upon us! Bioanalysis for support of next generation Antibody Drug Conjugates (ADCs) and Antibody siRNA Conjugates (ARCs) have exploded recently due to the efficacy and safety that these therapies offer for immuno-oncology, rare diseases, vaccines and potentially many other diseases. Recently, we have seen…

KCAS-blog-thumb_2024-05_EBF - November 22

KCAS Bio is happy to announce our participation in the 17th EBF Open Symposium, taking place in Barcelona, Spain, from November 20-22, 2024. This prestigious event is a cornerstone for professionals in bioanalysis, offering a platform to share cutting-edge research, innovative methodologies, and industry best practices. We are thrilled to…