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Real-time Cytotoxicity Assays in Human Whole Blood
Published on: November 7, 2014
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1Pharmaceutical Analytical Services, Huntingdon Life Sciences, Woolley Road, Alconbury, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire PE165HS, UK. hillh@ukorg.huntingdon.com
The Eric Reid Forum, a biennial event, fosters interactive discussions on practical bioanalytical challenges. This year
Area of Science:
- Bioanalytical Science
- Pharmacokinetics
- Drug Development
Background:
- The Eric Reid Forum, established over 30 years ago, is a biennial meeting focused on interactive discussions in bioanalysis.
- This year marked the 18th iteration of the Forum, featuring over 30 oral presentations and 20 posters.
Framework:
- The Forum emphasizes sharing practical issues, successes, failures, and problem-solving strategies in bioanalysis.
- Its on-campus format and social events encourage a convivial atmosphere for discussing complex challenges.
Implementation:
- Key themes included interpreting 'metabolites in safety testing' and quantifying biologicals (proteins, peptides) using LC-MS/MS.
- The use of dried blood spots was also a major focus, alongside case histories illustrating bioanalytical problem-solving.
Implications:
- The Forum facilitates the exchange of knowledge and best practices among bioanalysts.
- It addresses critical aspects of drug development, from safety testing to biomarker quantification.
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