Your Definitive Life Science Resource Guide

Top 10 Life Science Resources

We’ve curated a selection of recently published expert insights, tips, case studies, and scientific and regulatory information, just for you.

1. Webinar:Best Practices to Reduce Animal Use in Toxicology Studies

   Explore the advantages and limitations of various methods for minimizing the number of research animals used in your toxicology studies, while maintaining robust, high-quality, and reproduceable findings. Watch it now.

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2. The Altascientist: Issue No. 39 Key Considerations for Nonclinical Dermal Studies—Advancing to Phase I

   Find out more about the nonclinical requirements for moving dermal studies into Phase I clinical trials, including formulation considerations, species selection, and ideal candidates for transdermal drug delivery systems. Read or listen now.



3. Webinar: CNS-Active Compounds—The Importance of Cognitive and Pharmacodynamic Testing During First-in-Human Trials

   Enjoy this comprehensive review of well-known cognitive and pharmacodynamic test batteries, including their applications and limitations in first-in-human studies. Watch the webinar.

4. eBook: Regulatory Comparisons for Starting First-in-Human Clinical Trials

   Delve into the different regulatory requirements, procedures, and timelines based on where you choose to conduct your studies—whether in Canada, the U.S., the UK, or the EU.​​​​​ Read the eBook.



5. Webinar: Nonclinical Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Gene Therapy Development

   Explore pre-existing immunity challenges, vector targets, biodistribution, and the role of PCR analysis in assessing therapy efficacy and safety, including case studies highlighting the delicate balance between innovation and regulatory compliance. Watch now.

6. Poster: Sensitive Quantitation of Antisense Oligonucleotides (ASOs)

   Hear about the complex workings of the novel finger-stick-derived capillary collection method, which has recently emerged as an alternative to traditional venipuncture. Watch the poster presentation.



7. Podcast: Successful Manufacturing of Clinical Trial Supply

   Join our formulation and pharmacy experts as they share insider secrets for overcoming clinical trial challenges and resolving issues that could impact your drug development program's timeline. View the podcast.

8. The Altascientist: Issue No. 38 Ensuring Successful Formulation and Drug Product Manufacture for Preclinical Testing

   Uncover the key factors in effective formulation development and manufacturing for safety assessments. Read or listen here.



9. Fact Sheet: Clinical Trial Site Selection and Management

   Learn how we ensure on-time and on-budget completion of your clinical trial projects, and leverage our extensive data and experience to place your study where it makes the most sense, either at one of our clinical sites or at a partner site (or both). ​​Read the fact sheet.

10. Video: Connecting the Dots—So You Don’t Have To

    Discover a simpler drug development journey—one solution seamlessly connecting to the next. Watch the video.

Recent Regulatory Updates:

• FDA: Guidance Draft – Data Integrity for In Vivo Bioavailability and Bioequivalence Studies
• FDA: Guidance Revision – Controlled Correspondence Related to Generic Drug Development
• FDA: Final Guidance – Clinical Pharmacology Considerations for Antibody-Drug Conjugates
• FDA: Guidance Draft – Early Alzheimer’s Disease: Developing Drugs for Treatment
• FDA: Final Guidance – Human Gene Therapy Products Incorporating Human Genome Editing