CRANBURY, N.J.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--BioPharm International®, a digital resource of technical articles, technology reports, regulatory and business columns, and expert commentary surrounding biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology and bioprocessing, will host a live webcast titled “From Small-Scale Stem Cell Production to Large-Scale hiPSC-Based Drug Development: The Flexibility of Stirred-Tank Bioreactors” on Monday, Sept. 16, at 9 a.m. EDT, 2 p.m. British Summer Time and 3 p.m. Central European Summer Time.
“Stirred-tank bioreactors are gaining more prevalence in the world of industrial production,” said Michael J. Hennessy Jr., president of MJH Life Sciences™, parent company of BioPharm International®. “In this live educational webcast, experts will explore stirred-tank bioreactors and the benefits of using them.”
The webcast includes the following speakers:
- Ankita Desai, bioprocess field application specialist, Eppendorf North America.
- Dr. Farbod Famili, Ph.D., senior application scientist, Ncardia.
- Dr. Arie Reijerkerk, head of services and innovation, Ncardia.
This webcast will discuss stirred-tank bioreactors and the importance in the industrial production of pharmaceutical products, biofuels and food. It will begin with a review of the basic principles of stirred-tank bioreactors and the factors that must be considered before and during the process. An expert discussion will follow and provide insight into how the advent of human-induced pluripotent stem cell (hiPSC) technology has substantially expanded the availability of human cells for drug discovery. Ncardia will also present a case study of large-scale manufacturing development and its hiPSC-based drug screening platform, DiscoverHIT.
To learn more and register, click here.
About BioPharm International®
BioPharm International® integrates the science and business of biopharmaceutical research, development and manufacturing. BioPharm International is a multimedia peer-reviewed resource on technical solutions to help biopharmaceutical professionals succeed in their work. This digital platform features peer-reviewed papers, technical articles, technology reports, regulatory and business columns, and expert commentary surrounding biopharmaceuticals, biotechnology, bioprocessing and all topics related to pharma manufacturing. BioPharm International® is a brand of MJH Life Sciences™, the largest privately held, independent, full-service medical media company in the U.S.
