91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ to Discuss Accelerated Biopharmaceutical Development at WCBP Conference
Mr. Merges’ presentation, on Tuesday, Jan. 24, at 1:30 p.m., is entitled “Benefits to Strategic Outsourcing,†and will discuss the underlying nature of growth in the biologics development market, which has led to bioassays being the most outsourced service by biomanufacturers, and the service expected to witness the highest future demand. The presentation will outline the principles, options and drivers for parties to create outsourcing partnerships, as well as demonstrating how such strategies can be effective through a case study.
Mr. Merges joined 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ in 2011 as Director of 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ Biologics Analytical Services, focusing on the transfer, development, validation, and performance of bioassays, immunoassays, microbiological assays, and viral clearance assays. Prior to that, he was Associate Director of Bioservices for Lonza Biologics, and has also held positions at the University of Maryland’s Institute of Human Virology, the National Cancer Institute and Johns Hopkins University, where he conducted viral immunology research. He obtained his bachelor’s degree in microbiology from the Pennsylvania State University, and his master’s degree in microbiology/virology from Hood College.
For more information on the Conference, visit: http://www.casss.org/page/WCBP1700 and to arrange a meeting with Mr. Merges at the event, contact Richard Kerns at NEPR – [email protected].
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About 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ
91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is the leading global provider of advanced delivery technologies and development solutions for drugs, biologics and consumer health products. With over 90 years serving the industry, 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ has proven expertise in bringing more customer products to market faster, enhancing product performance and ensuring reliable clinical and commercial product supply. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ employs approximately 9,500 people, including over 1,400 scientists, at more than 30 facilities across five continents, and in fiscal 2016 generated $1.85 billion in annual revenue. 91Ï㽶ÊÓƵ is headquartered in Somerset, New Jersey. For more information, visit www.catalent.com