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Read article KCAS Bio Featured on BFM Business: Interview with Mouhssin Oufir

KCAS Bio is pleased to announce that Dr Mouhssin Oufir, General Manager of KCAS Bio Lyon, was recently featured on Paroles d’Entreprises, broadcast on BFM Business and hosted by Vincent Touraine. During the interview, he shared insights into how the group KCAS Bio supports pharmaceutical and biotech partners…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #99: “Driving Project Execution Through Bioanalytical Continuity”

On this latest episode of The Weekly Bioanalysis podcast, Dom and John dive into one of the most pressing challenges in modern bioanalysis: how to break down silos and drive better project execution through continuity across teams. Drawing from real-world experience, they explore how the industry has evolved from isolated…

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Read article What is a CRO? A Complete Guide to Contract Research Organizations in Drug Development

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…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #98: “Special Guest: Scott Weir, University of Kansas Medical Center”

In the newest episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast, our hosts, John and Dom welcome Scott Weir (Director, Institute for Advancing Medical Innovation at KU Medical Center) for a practical, behind-the-scenes look at how drug discovery and development can be executed in an academic setting—and what it takes to translate…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #97: “Review of New Drug Approvals in 2025”

In episode #97 of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast, John and Dom focus on a review of 2025 drug approvals, revealing a surprisingly strong year for small molecules despite long-standing predictions of their decline. Of the 53 FDA approvals, 31 were small molecules, with additional complexity coming from ADCs and RNAi…

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Read article Bioanalysis Insights for 2026

Bioanalysis sits at the intersection of science, regulation, and application. As therapeutic modalities grow more complex and development timelines compress, the role of bioanalysis continues to expand beyond data generation into strategic enablement. To better understand what lies ahead, we asked a diverse group of leaders across KCAS Bio, representing…

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Read article The History & Evolution of CROs

Global drug development now operates across borders by default. Pharmaceutical and biotech R&D routinely spans multiple countries, driven by competitive timelines, access to patients, and the need for specialized expertise. Governments have responded by actively courting development programs through incentives, talent investment, and streamlined infrastructure. Australia remains a strong example,…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #96: “A New Ultra Sensitivity Approach for Protein Quantitation”

John and Dom introduce guest Brad Nawa (Alamar Biosciences) to explain the NULISA™ platform, an ultra-sensitive platform for protein quantitation that aims to outperform earlier “ultra-sensitive” tools that often didn’t translate well in practice. Brad notes the platform is still antibody/content-driven, but differentiates itself by reducing background through a dual-capture…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #95: “Conference Season 2025: Highlights and Impressions from AAPS and EBF”

In the latest episode of the Weekly Bioanalysis podcast, Dom and John break down their biggest takeaways from the recent AAPS and EBF meetings, sharing what stood out across the scientific sessions, exhibition floors, and industry conversations. They discuss the major themes shaping bioanalysis right now, from emerging technologies to…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #94: “Conference Season 2025: US, APAC, and European Bioanalysis Trade Shows”

In this episode, hosts Dom and John welcome Jason Hannah, Director of Marketing at KCAS Bio, to discuss the company’s strategy for navigating the 2025 global conference season. With major events like AAPS PharmSci 360 in the U.S. and the European Bioanalysis Forum (EBF) in Barcelona on the horizon, Jason…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #93: “Collaborating with Agile, Scientific Partners to Accelerate Drug Development”

During episode #93 of The Weekly Bioanalysis, John and Dom welcome guest Chris Crean, founder/CEO of Xyzagen, who reflects on three decades in drug development and how the field has shifted from small molecules to today’s complex biologics, gene editing, and beyond. Chris explains how Xyzagen helps small, science-driven teams…

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Listen to podcast Podcast (The Weekly Bioanalysis) Eps #91: “The ‘Grey Areas’ of BioA: Drug Discovery, Biomarkers, Tissues & Technologies”

In episode #91 of The Weekly Bioanalysis, John and Dom return to a two-person format to tackle the “gray areas” of bioanalysis, focusing on drug discovery, biomarkers, tissues, and emerging technologies. They discuss how traditional PK assay validation is highly standardized, but areas like early-stage discovery, biomarker qualification, and tissue…