Blogs
Biomarker assay development is pivotal to clinical research and the success of a study, yet the journey from qualification to validation is often complex. In this blog, we discuss four must-know essentials to optimize your assay development process. 1. Understand the Context of Use: Qualification vs. Validation The FDA emphasizes…
Podcasts
In episode 84 of “The Weekly Bioanalysis”, our special guest, Bryan Parmentier, joins Dom and John to discuss his background and current role at KCAS Bio, offering insights into the field of small molecule method development. He delves into the typical challenges encountered when working with LC-MS analytes, and how…
Podcasts
The 2024 tradeshow and conference season is finally coming to a close for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, and our road-weary traveling hosts, Dom and John have returned from their final event, the 2024 European Bioanalysis Forum (EBF) Open Symposium in Barcelona, Spain. EBF was founded in 2006 at the…
Posters & Papers
Discover in this poster presented by Fabien Lavocat at EBF Open Sympoisum 2024 on “Comparative Evaluation of Ligand Binding Assay Platforms for Biomarker Quantification: Critical Considerations for Ensuring Data Quality and Project Success”. LBAPlatforms_EBF2024_Poster_vfDownload…
Podcasts
It’s conference season! This is a busy, busy time of the year for the entire industry, when everyone comes together from around the world to share, listen and discuss the changes and advancements taking place in the business and science of the pharma and biotech space. During this episode of…
Webinars
Webinar Description: Biomarkers are a critical aspect of bioanalytical testing, as they provide a vast amount of information, from the effects of a drug on the subject to determining the drug’s mechanism of action and the correct dose for a patient. When developing a biomarker, it is important to understand…
Podcasts
After such a great response to our recent episode on the topic, our hosts, Dom and John, revisit the topic of GLP-1 Analogue development and the role bioanalysis plays in this relatively new and popular topic. In the words of John, “Everyone else is talking about this; why shouldn’t we?”…
Podcasts
Our hosts, Dom and John, are excited to welcome special guest, Carrie Vyhlidal, to discuss the topic of the 80th episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast – The Rapid Evolution of PCR Assays. PCR (or Polymerase Chain Reaction) is like a copying machine for DNA. Scientists have found ways to…
Podcasts
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…
Podcasts
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.
Blogs
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…
Blogs
Charcot, Gehrig, Hawking: A Journey Through ALS When you hear the names Charcot, Gehrig, and Hawking, what comes to mind? These names are all linked by a shared thread: Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis, or ALS. ALS, also known as Charcot disease, is named after Jean-Martin Charcot, a neurologist from the Pitié-Salpêtrière…