AMS Sandwich Celebrates 10th Anniversary

Blog - Analytical and Materials Science (AMS) Sandwich Team recently celebrated their 10th Anniversary in an event marking Discovery Park’s 10th Anniversary. AMS Sandwich was founded in 2012 at Discovery Park – Kent’s largest science and innovation park situated just outside of the historic town of Sandwich. The team, initially comprising a few members, was formed with the aim of plugging a gap identified in the ‘Materials Science’ area of pharmaceutical development.

05 December 2022
The next chapter in Nitrosamine Testing

Blog - Based on industry feedback following the recent requirements regarding risk assessments of marketed products, a significant amount of small molecule related APIs, possibly 30%+, have been shown to have the potential to form active related nitrosamines

01 December 2022
Presentation Slides - The Importance of Good Experimental Design for Extractable and Leachable Studies

Blog - AMS Science Lead Mike Ludlow explains the importance of good experimental design for extractable and leachable studies.

10 November 2022
A step-by-step guide to developing a robust assay in bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS

Blog - Read our guide ‘A step-by-step guide to developing a robust assay in bioanalysis using LC-MS/MS’ to learn about our proven approach to developing industry-leading LC-MS/MS bioassays.

22 September 2022
CRO Alliance Pharma’s Executive Team Grows by Four, Supporting Bioanalytical and CMC Testing Expansions

News - Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a global leader in bioanalytical, DMPK and CMC testing services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, has grown their leadership team by four, bringing onboard a new Chief Operating Officer (COO), Chief Commercial Officer (CCO), Chief Financial Officer (CFO), and Chief People Officer (CPO). These leaders will support continued global expansion, which includes Alliance’s recent acquisition of U.K.-based Drug Development Solutions (DDS) from LGC and new bioanalytical laboratory opening in Australia in November.

21 September 2022
What makes a good LC-MS/MS bioassay?

Blog - What makes a good LC-MS/MS bioassay? When selecting your LC-MS/MS method approach it is worth doing your homework. Pick an assay format that is best suited to your compound and consider factors such as matrix type, analyte structure, choice and availability of reagents, and the sensitivity and specificity you need.

01 September 2022
U.S. Alliance Pharma Expands Early Phase Bioanalytical Services Into Australia

News - Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a U.S. leader in small and large molecule bioanalytical services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, today closed on the purchase of Drug Development Solutions Business (DDS), a UK-based bioanalytical and material science testing contract research organization (CRO), from LGC. Ampersand Capital Partners, a healthcare private equity firm and KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) (NYSE:KKR) a leading global investment firm, will become equal shareholders in the combined company. This transaction expands bioanalytical, analytical material testing and laboratory capabilities internationally for the biopharma and pharma industry, including areas of cell and gene therapy, next-generation biologics, material sciences and protein characterization.

11 August 2022
U.S. Alliance Pharma Acquires UK-based LGC’s Drug Development Solutions Business (DDS)

News - Alliance Pharma (Alliance), a U.S. leader in small and large molecule bioanalytical services in the pharmaceutical and biopharmaceutical industry, today closed on the purchase of Drug Development Solutions Business (DDS), a UK-based bioanalytical and material science testing contract research organization (CRO), from LGC. Ampersand Capital Partners, a healthcare private equity firm and KKR & Co. Inc. (KKR) (NYSE:KKR) a leading global investment firm, will become equal shareholders in the combined company. This transaction expands bioanalytical, analytical material testing and laboratory capabilities internationally for the biopharma and pharma industry, including areas of cell and gene therapy, next-generation biologics, material sciences and protein characterization.

13 July 2022
Alliance Pharma agrees to acquire LGC’s Drug Development Solutions Business Unit

News - Alliance Pharma, a US-based Bioanalytical CRO and an Ampersand portfolio company, has agreed to acquire DDS, a UK-based Bioanalytical Business Unit of LGC. KKR will become an equal shareholder in the combined business alongside Ampersand Capital Partners. Backed by Ampersand and KKR, Alliance and DDS plan to expand the company’s geographic reach, broaden its laboratory capabilities and expand its service portfolio. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals and expected to be completed in Q2 2022.

17 May 2022
Introduction to Pharmacokinetics

Blog - An understanding of the characteristics of drug exposure following administration and how it relates to safety and efficacy is critical for progressing drug development (e.g. in decision making for drug candidates, design of dosing regimens and making predictions for future studies) as well as being a requirement for regulatory authorities. Pharmacokinetics (PK) analysis aims to evaluate quantitatively how a drug enters the body, what happens to the drug while in the body and ultimately, how it is removed. These processes are commonly referred to by the acronym ‘ADME’, which comprises absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion.

07 January 2022