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    Top Scientific Resources of 2021

    With the year coming to an end, we rounded-up some of our most insightful scientific resources from 2021. Check out what you may have missed, discover more about our areas of expertise, and learn how we can help you accelerate your drug development program.

    Preclinical
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    The Altascientist: Planning your Preclinical Assessment for a Successful Regulatory Submission
    A thorough review of IND requirements and preclinical program considerations, including a guide to help you estimate small molecule and biologic timelines.
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    The Altascientist: Safety Pharmacology Guidelines and Practices – A Review
    How to reduce the use of test animals, save time, and ensure quality data. Read More
     
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    Podcast: Consultant Series ― A chat with Dr. John Atkinson, Founder of Atkinson Toxicology Consulting
    Dr. Atkinson’s journey in the drug development industry, his experience as the former president of the American College of Toxicology, what to look for in a CRO partner, and much more. Listen Now
    Clinical
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    The Altascientist: Planning your First-in-Human Trial
    A thorough review of the first-in-human clinical trial process, including planning and conduct. Read More
     
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    Blog: Ethnobridging Supports Global Clinical Development
    Historical background on ethnobridging and how it developed into a mainstream strategy. Learn More
     
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    Webinar: The Brain on Drugs: The Strategic Use of Cognitive Measures and Biomarkers in Early-Phase CNS Drug Studies 
    Key clinical and bioanalytical considerations when it comes to pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics data specific to biologics. Watch Now
    Manufacturing
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    E-Book: Liquid-Filled Capsules: Getting Your Drug to the Clinic – FAST
    How liquid-filled, hard-shell capsules can help accelerate drug development programs and entry into clinical trials. Read More
     
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    The Altascientist: Terminal Sterilization of Pharmaceutical Products
    Why regulatory agencies, such as the FDA and EMA, prefer terminal sterilization over aseptic processing. Learn More
     
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    Webinar: Overcoming the Challenges of Manufacturing and Clinical Trials
    An overview of our pharmacy and manufacturing services, including a recent case study. Watch Now
    Bioanalytical
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    Webinar: Patient Centricity and the Evolving Role of Microsampling
    An in-depth bioanalytical and clinical exploration of microsampling technology and its significance in supporting patient-centric healthcare initiatives, along with case studies to demonstrate.  Watch Now
     
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    Insert: Flow Cytometry Solutions to Support your Preclinical and Clinical Studies
    An overview of our flow cytometry services, on-site equipment, flow markers, and NHP panels to support your preclinical and clinical studies. Read More
     
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    Infographic: The Key To Selecting The Right Bioanalytical Platform For Your Molecule
    How to expedite your research goals by proactively selecting the best pathway for your unique molecule. Learn More
    Research
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    Quick Chat: A Seamless Experience, Thanks to Expert Scientific Project Management
    An inside look at Altasciences' Scientific Project Management team, our company culture, and how we assign project and program managers. Watch Now
     
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    Webinar: Demystifying the CTA Process in Canada
    Benefits of conducting FIH trials in Canada for biopharmaceutical companies. Watch Now
     
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    Interview: Five Things to Know About Scientific Affairs
    Catherine Dussault, Director of Scientific Affairs, discusses how her team is able to design and conduct the most appropriate study for each unique development program. Read More

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    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining drug development solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated, synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

    Are You Looking for Help with Scientific Publications?

     

    Scientific Publication Writing — Let Us Help!

    Altasciences’ scientific experts can provide you with strategic guidance and quality writing for your next scientific publication. Our solution includes writing for a wide range of therapeutic areas, for your preclinical to clinical research — as part of a full‑service program completed at our facilities or as a stand-alone offering.
     
    Benefit from: 

    • Strategic publication guidance and content development for manuscripts, posters, and abstracts
    • Expert review and editing of your pre-written publications
    • And more!

    Let’s get started!

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    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining drug development solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

    Start Your Clinical Trials Sooner

     

    Our clinical trial experts set your drug development program up for success by proactively preparing and performing each critical moving part while others are underway. As a single source for early phase drug development solutions, we integrate and synchronize key CRO/CDMO activities, such as clinic-ready manufacturing, bioanalysis, clinical study conduct, and regulatory review, so that you’re always ready for the next step.

    Check out how we do this and experience the difference.  

    Clinical Trial: Faster, easier, proactive

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    Clinical Sample Kit Management

     

    From trial sites to our labs, Altasciences’ Material Management Team has over 25 years of experience supporting clinical trials around the globe. We make it easy with efficient collection, preparation and shipment of clinical samples.

    Each kit is adapted to your specific study needs, and allows for the storage and shipping of different matrices, such as plasma, urine, serum, and whole blood.

    Download our fact sheet to learn more about our capability or
    send us an e-mail and we will connect you with an expert within 24 hours.

    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

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    We Deliver Your Projects On-Time.

     

    On-Time Delivery

    Over the last 12 months, our project management team has played a key role in achieving a 99% on-time delivery success rate on your primary KPIs.

    Altasciences’ high-quality project management is key to the success of your drug development programs, and is an integral part of our service offering. Our project management team has extensive expertise in managing studies for a wide range of therapeutic areas in small and large molecules, and will oversee every aspect of your study.

    Partner with us to ensure seamless and timely communication for the successful completion of your project.

    Contact us

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    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

    Navigating SEND with Altasciences

     

    If you are struggling with getting SEND data, Altasciences can help. Our personable and accessible SEND team is ready and able to answer your questions throughout your SEND process.

    As an active member of the CDISC SEND Consortium and Pharmaceutical User Software Exchange (PhUSE) nonclinical working groups, Altasciences contributes to the development of SEND standards and remains at the forefront of these evolving requirements.

    Contact a SEND expert today and start saving time.

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    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

    Expertise to Support the Approval of your 505(b)(2) or Hybrid Drug Submissions

     

    A generic molecule with a different route of administration, format, strength, or indication from the original reference product requires re-approval for market authorization, partly based on data from the original medicine, and partly on data from new clinical trials on the modified version.

    Consult The Altascientist for a review of the requirements for such approval, including a case study outlining three key studies we conducted for a 505(b)(2):

    three key studies we conducted for a 505(b)(2)

    Altasciences ensures a seamless process for your 505(b)(2) or Hybrid medicine submissions, with integrated manufacturing, bioanalysis and comprehensive research support services that can expedite your clinical trials.

    Speak with our experts.

    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

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    Fast and Reliable Data for Your First-in-Human Trials

     

    Data gathered during first-in-human (FIH) trials is critical to making go/no-go decisions in drug development. At Altasciences, we provide you with: 

    • Timely sample analysis and scheduling flexibility
    • Rapid turnaround of PK/PD analysis between cohorts (within 48 to 72 hours)
    • Excellent communication and information sharing between clinic and lab  
    • Early proof-of-concept signals

    Our focus on early phase research, our integrated preclinical, clinical, manufacturing, and laboratory operations ensure data is shared with full transparency. PK analysis is built into your program schedule from the start, and dosage adjustments can be accommodated for safe and quick
    decision-making.

    Partner with us to get quality data you can rely on, fast.

    Contact us

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    Altasciences transforms the traditional outsourcing paradigm by simplifying and streamlining solutions, whether for a single study or multiple programs, to offer an integrated/synchronized approach to CRO and CDMO services from lead candidate selection to clinical proof of concept, and beyond.

    Five Things you Need to Know about Scientific Affairs

     

    Q&A with Catherine Dussault, Director of Scientific Affairs

    Successful early phase drug development studies are grounded in a strong scientific rationale, and a deep understanding of regulatory requirements. Altasciences’ Scientific Affairs (SA) team combines these critical knowledge bases to support sponsors in designing and conducting the most appropriate studies for their unique development program.
    Catherine Dussault, 
    Director, Scientific Affairs,
    Altasciences

    Read the five things you need to know

    Catherine Dussault is the Director of Altasciences’ Scientific Affairs team. She has been with Altasciences since 2004; and is a senior scientific leader with a deep knowledge of regulatory framework for various drug development clinical research programs. Catherine has overseen over 2,000 clinical trials, including Phase I and II, FIH, bioequivalence, 505(b)(2), drug-drug interactions, QTc, and proof of concept, in both healthy normal and special patient populations. She has extensive experience in multiple therapeutic areas, such as central nervous system, GI tract and metabolism, cardiovascular, genito-urinary system and sex hormones, antineoplastic and immunomodulating, and anti-infective agents.  

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