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For the last decade or so, the outsourcing of crucial research functions by pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies has become increasingly common and has resulted in the rapid growth of the Contract Research Organization (CRO) industry. But the selection of the best CRO partner to work on your critical research programs…
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The newest episode of “The Conversational Flow” has Brian and Adam talking about the concepts around Receptor Occupancy and all the deceptively simple questions people often have about them, as well as the important but sometimes difficult answers to those questions. They talk about the biology of receptors and the…
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Flow Cytometry has been an invaluable tool for scientific advancement in immunology, oncology, stem cell research, infectious disease, vaccines, and drug development research. As a versatile and powerful technique, it can be used in various ways and tailored to meet your research needs. Applications include precise evaluation of cell…
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During this newest episode of “The Conversational Flow”, Brian and Adam discuss cell sorting and the pivotal role it plays in molecular biology applications – enabling researchers to isolate specific cell populations from complex mixtures, as well as a number of other benefits. Our hosts dive into the importance of…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…