IFPAC 2011

ITS attended IFPAC in Jan 2011 to present a paper on protein synthesis and purification in packed columns.  The work brought together two separate applications from Genzyme (synthesis) and Pfizer (purification).  It showed how using process tomography scientists can monitor flow within a packed column. 

In the case of protein synthesis - which is a multi-step process - this provides a unique tool to determine process conditions and improve yield.  In the case of protein separation, the presentation showed how flow through a packed column can be monitored and progress of the protein on successive batches observed.  This can provide the basis for optimising the use of expensive media leading to significant cost savings based on direct measurements rather than changing media after a specified number of cycles.

In addition to ITS's paper, Ken Primrose, ITS CEO, was able to meet with a range of customers and new contacts in the pharmaceutical, chemicals and food sectors.