Podcasts
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…
Blogs
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…
Blogs
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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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…
Podcasts
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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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…
Podcasts
For our second episode of “The Conversational Flow” podcast, Brian and Adam felt that the best topic to discuss was that of sample collection, sample processing and the important role it plays in Flow Cytometry analysis. This is an often discussed topic – What is the best way…
Podcasts
Flow cytometry is a technique used to detect and measure physical and physiological characteristics of a population of cells or particles. Tens of thousands of cells can be quickly examined and the data gathered is processed by a computer. Uses of flow cytometry can included determination of Cellular…
Blogs
In the rapidly evolving realm of flow cytometry, conventional flow cytometry is gradually being displaced by its advanced counterpart, spectral flow cytometry. These technologies, each with its unique strengths and applications, have revolutionized the way we analyze cells and particles. Let’s dive…
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Immunophenotyping has undergone a seismic change in less than two decades as panel sizes have increased in complexity from <10 to >40 colors. Let’s explore how immunophenotyping is transforming the field and how FlowMetric, a KCAS…
Blogs
In an exciting development, KCAS, through its subsidiary FlowMetric, is expanding its flow services in Europe. With a history of providing cutting-edge flow services in the EU, KCAS is taking a significant step forward by transitioning services from its Milan, Italy site to…
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Spectral flow has come a long way in recent years, transforming from a mere whisper of possibility to an essential tool in bioanalysis. Initially gaining traction in academic institutions, it quickly caught the attention…