Bridging Polymer Science and Biotechnology Applications with Single-Use Technologies

摘要

Implementation of single-use technology in the biotechnology industry is increasing every year. One major interest has been understanding the interaction of extractables with protein and cells for applications ranging from cell banking to biopharmaceutical manufacturing. In October 2015, the Engineering Conference International (ECI) organization hosted a conference in Leesburg, VA, to explore how the science of plastic applies to bioprocessing. The "Single-Use Technologies: Bridging Polymer Scienceto Biotechnology Applications" meeting brought together experts from different fields to share issues, understanding, and solutions. About 100 attendees representing end users, academia, and suppliers (e.g, resin, film and single-use components fabricators) participated in scientific and collaborative discussions regarding the use of disposables for different functional areas. Those discussions led to appreciation for each other's challenges and requirements. Representatives from other industries (e.g., food processing) also attended and participated in open communication. Attendees discovered clear similarities among industries as well as lessons learned in the food industry that can be leveraged for the biopharmaceutical industry.