Articles written by Alexander Fuchs
Fluid management and freeze thaw solutions for biosimilar production
The growing demand for biosimilars and significant increases in the biosimilar market call for innovative solutions for their fluid management and freeze thaw processes. This relates to steps like filling and filtration, freezing and thawing, a...
Plate freezing: best approach for freezing biopharmaceuticals
Plate freezing is a process where a product’s temperature is reduced by the means of contact with cold surfaces. Thus, a defining step in the freeze-thaw process for conservation. Things to know about plate freezing techniques Although pl...
7 trends in global vaccine development 2025
Five years after the COVID pandemic, there are multi-faceted trends in global vaccine development that are promising for patients. Vaccine manufacturing and development have been key to improving human health and combating diseases such as poli...
Vaccine manufacturing: Introduction to the process from development to large-scale production
Vaccine manufacturing is a complex journey, merging scientific breakthroughs with global necessity. From the identification of antigens to large-scale production and the use of cutting-edge solutions, this journey reflects the continuous pursui...
Sustainable Freezing in Biopharma: An Exploration of Natural Gas Usage
In the biopharmaceutical sector, the utilization of F-Gases, also known as fluorinated greenhouse gases, is on a decline. However, the need for cryopreservation of drug substances will remain. In order to contribute to a more environmentally frien...
Start Pharma 4.0: Examples to Advance Ultra-Cold Storage of Drug Substances
Pharma 4.0 is no longer a thing of the future. Industry 4.0 for biopharmaceutical manufacturing is here now. Innovative manufacturers are striving for operational excellence in as many areas of bioprocessing as possible. In return, they will bene...
Freezing and cold chain solutions for biologics – best practices
Freezing biologics is an almost unavoidable step in the process of preserving and storing them for an extended period of time. After all, biologics encompass a diverse range of therapeutic products derived from living organisms. They include mo...
Protein storage: How to increase protein stability?
With the rapid advancements in biotechnology and the growing importance of protein-based therapeutics, ensuring the stability of proteins during storage has become paramount. Proper storage conditions are crucial for maintaining the structural ...
An introduction to therapeutic proteins
Therapeutic proteins have become indispensable tools for treating a wide range of diseases and medical conditions. These biologically derived molecules offer targeted solutions that can provide significant benefits over traditional pharmaceutic...