Rita C. Peters is the former editorial director of BioPharm International, Pharmaceutical Technology, and Pharmaceutical Technology Europe.
The Next Chapter
The mission continues. Let science be the guide.
FDA Inspections Back on Track?
Congress questions FDA on plans to catch up and move forward with facility inspections as pandemic travel restrictions ease.
Avoiding Delays on the Road to Normalcy
Vaccines define the path to putting pandemic restrictions and pain in the rear-view mirror.
A “We are the World” Vaccination Effort?
Bio/pharmaceutical manufacturers have made a good first step toward global vaccination through pledging doses at no- to low-profit rates.
Moving Into the Next Phase
As face masks start to come off, bio/pharma’s COVID-19 battle goes on.
Avoiding Unforced Errors in the Bio/Pharma Industry
Smart, accurate, science-based messaging is needed to advance bio/pharma science.
Fighting Through This Slow Season of Change
Bio/pharma works hard today to change the calendar to tomorrow.
A Hopeful but Dangerous Phase
A complicated vaccination rollout and mixed messages may derail the pandemic endgame
Talent-Driven Market for Laboratory Technicians
Demand for specific advanced laboratory skills creates a positive employment market.
Biopharma Gets Back to “New Normal” Business
After a hectic 2020, biopharma looks to deliver on COVID-19 vaccines and move other promising therapies forward.
Compensation Does Not Necessarily Align with Job Satisfaction
Essential bio/pharma employees show hard work and dedication can pay off, for patients.
Ensuring Vaccine Supply Meets Need
Shutting down the COVID-19 pandemic requires a global, selfless effort.
Biopharma, People, Perseverance, and Hope
After a difficult year, biopharma science delivers promising results.
Pandemic-fighting Drugs in Shortage, Again
Resolving drug shortages starts with identifying the source of the problem.
The (Dis)Information Pandemic
Misleading messages contribute to eroding trust in public health agencies
Biopharma Gears Up Pandemic Response
Amid high expectations for a COVID-19 vaccine, biopharma readies production capacity, weighs external pressures.
It’s Time to Listen to Science
Time sure flies, except when you are waiting for something to happen.
Navigating Uncharted Waters
Data and science must guide FDA in making pressure-filled COVID-19 vaccine and therapy approval decisions.
Are We All In This Together?
Achieving herd immunity will require testing, data, a vaccine, and public support.
How Fast Is Too Fast?
Will moving at “warp speed” to develop a vaccine impact efficacy or safety?
Is There a “New Normal” for Drug Quality?
With some FDA inspections on hold, will the US drug supply maintain its quality standards?
Seeking Early Answers to Formulation Questions
Contract service organizations can offer biopharma companies early insight into dangers that may hinder a drug’s later development.
More Capacity and Technology Translate to More Options
Technology and capacity investments create opportunities in the cell and gene therapy arena for CDMOs and biopharma alike.
The Call for a Rapid Response
Bio/pharma researchers mobilize to diagnose and treat patients in pandemic threat.
Faster, Better Bioprocessing in 2020
Achieving effective manufacturing processes and sufficient capacity remains a top priority across a diversified biologic drug pipeline.
Can Policy Keep Pace with Science and Discoveries?
The promise of new therapies is tempered by the need for affordability, safety, and ethics.
Choices for Climbing the Biopharma Career Ladder
With a positive employment market, some biopharma professionals explore options for career advancement.
Warning Letters Signal Steps to Compliance
Warning letters tell the tale of missteps by drug companies and offer a path to compliance for quality teams that monitor these enforcement actions.
Fighting the Good Fight
Nearly four decades after the first diagnosis, the fight to treat HIV/AIDs continues.
Breaking the Drug Shortage Cycle
FDA report says drug shortages are underappreciated and patients pay a price.