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Thierry Van Nieuwenhove comments on the future of Pharma Manufacturing

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Thierry Van Nieuwenhove comments on the future of Pharma Manufacturing

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In this article by Manufacturing Chemist, Thierry Van Nieuwenhove, CEO of Quotient Sciences, discusses the future of pharma manufacturing.

Ahead of the upcoming DCAT, Dr. Kevin Robinson caught up with pharmaceutical industry experts to discuss how they’re innovating for resilience and sustainability in 2025 and beyond.

Thierry Van Nieuwenhove, CEO of Quotient Sciences recognizes that sustainability and resilience are critical to the future of pharmaceutical development supply chains.

Continue reading the full article on Manufacturing Chemist.

 

First-in-human safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pilot food-effect study of the candidate antimalarial compound MMV367

Article , First-in-Human , Clinical Pharmacology

First-in-human safety, tolerability, pharmacokinetics and pilot food-effect study of the candidate antimalarial compound MMV367

12 March 2024
Overview

This first-in-human study enrolled 47 healthy male and female participants. Part 1 was a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled study in which four sequential fasted cohorts received MMV367 single ascending doses (100, 300, 750 and 1500 mg) orplacebo (six active, two placebo per cohort). 

Part 2 was a randomised, open-label crossover (fed-fasted) pilot food-effect study of MMV367 440 mg (n = 8). 

In Part 3 MMV367 400 mg was administered once daily for 3 days in a single cohort (six active, two placebo).

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Date
12 March 2024

CMC Strategies to Manage the Risks Associated with Accelerated Submission Pathways: Boston, MA

CMC Strategies to Manage the Risks Associated with Accelerated Submission Pathways: Boston, MA

Boston, MA 02210, United States | 30 April 2025
Overview

Join us for our seminar in Boston: CMC Strategies to Manage the Risks Associated with Accelerated Submission Pathways 

About

There has been a growing need for the development of new treatments to address rare diseases, which often have limited or even no viable treatment options available. Since the signing of the Orphan Drug Act into law in the United States in 1983, the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has given special consideration to companies, providing “Fast Track status,” awarding research grants, and providing other incentives when certain criteria are met. These offer advantages to streamline the development of new therapies to treat rare diseases, and similar standards also exist in the United Kingdom and the European Union. The acceleration of the clinical program reduces overall drug development timelines, which can bring CMC challenges along the way.

In this seminar, Brad Rowe & Bob Cornog  will delve into how global agencies have implemented accelerated regulatory pathways to develop novel therapies to treat serious diseases. They will discuss navigating the pathways for accelerated submission and exploring the regulatory framework as it relates to orphan drugs for rare diseases. They will also discuss CMC strategies to manage the risks associated with accelerated submission pathways, up to and including the scale-up and commercial manufacturing of drug products. 

Key Takeaways  

  • Navigating accelerated approval pathways – regulatory framework
  • Challenges and solutions at different stages of drug development to manage CMC risks
  • First-in-Human to Proof-of-Concept – acceleration to patient data (Parallel tracking CMC strategies i.e., fit for phase and patient-centric dosage forms Progressing rapidly into human volunteer trials. Customizing manufacture and supply of drug products into patient studies)
  • Proof-of-Concept to commercial launch – requirements and needs
  • Use of innovative solutions to overcome the challenges – in silico i.e. M&S and ASAP, also covering TP and GCTS and niche commercial manufacturing strategies 
Date/TimeLocation
Wednesday, April 30, 2025
Registration: 4:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Seminar: 4:30 PM – 5:00 PM
Networking Reception: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM   
Legal Sea Foods – Harborside
270 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210

Space is limited, so please register early.  

*We reserve the right, at our sole discretion, to deny registration or remove any individual who is not a confirmed current or potential client/partner of Quotient Sciences.

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Location
Legal Sea Foods - Harborside
270 Northern Ave
Boston, MA 02210, United States

Natalie McCan - Senior Director of Business Development

Natalie McCan

Natalie McCan

Senior Director of Business Development

About

Natalie McCan, Senior Director of Business Development, brings 25 years of experience from the life sciences and pharma industries to her role at Quotient Sciences. Based on the West Coast, USA, Natalie is part of our Translational Pharmaceutics business development team.

Throughout her career, Natalie has maintained a strong focus on establishing new business accounts, managing strategic relationships with key accounts, and driving long-term revenue growth with large pharma as well as small to medium-sized biotechs. She has a diverse background across the entire drug development process, including preclinical and clinical phases through commercialization, manufacturing, supply chain management, home health, diagnostics, and market access within healthcare systems.

Natalie's experience includes prior roles with CRO and CDMO companies including Emmes, Caliper Life Sciences, Pharmaron, and Cambrex, as well as with Quotient Sciences nine years ago in a business development role focused on Synthesis-to-Clinic integrated ADME programs.

Natalie holds a degree in Kinesiology from San Francisco State University.

Expertise & focus areas

Dr. Dolly Jacob - Director, Integrated Development Services

Dolly Jacob

Dr. Dolly Jacob

Director, Integrated Development Services

About

Dr. Dolly Jacob has over 20 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry, spanning from preclinical formulation development, through early clinical formulation development into late-stage product development. In her role as Director, Integrated Development Services, Early Development she is responsible for providing scientific and technical support to business development team for early drug product development strategies and implementation. Since joining Quotient Sciences in 2015, Dolly has led and supported development teams and global Translational Pharmaceutics programs.

Dolly has an interest in enabling technologies for bioavailability enhancement and innovative strategies to develop formulations for challenging molecules and clinical indications.

Previously Dolly has worked for 3M Healthcare, Astra Zeneca and Cipla Ltd. Dolly’s experience and expertise spans a wide range of dosage forms and drug delivery systems, including oral products, modified release, sterile parenteral, topical and solubility enhancing technologies.

Dolly holds a PhD in Pharmaceutical Sciences from De Montfort University, UK and Bachelor and Master Pharmacy degrees from Universities in India. 

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Bioavailability of ACM-001.1 (S-Pindolol Benzoate) in Healthy Volunteers

Article , Pharmacokinetics , Pharmacodynamics

Pharmacokinetics, Pharmacodynamics and Bioavailability of ACM-001.1 (S-Pindolol Benzoate) in Healthy Volunteers

13 December 2023
Overview

A Phase 2a clinical trial demonstrated that S-pindolol can reverse weight loss and improve fat-free mass in patients with cancer-related weight loss. 

A comparative phase I bioavailability study of S-pindolol and racemic pindolol was performed to support the development of S-pindolol in cancer cachexia.

This two-part study assessed the comparative bioavailability and pharmacokinetics of single doses of S-pindolol benzoate (ACM-001.1) or pindolol (Part 1) and the steady-state pharmacokinetics and pharmacodynamics of multiple doses of ACM001.1 and pindolol (Part 2) in healthy volunteers (NCT06028321). ACM-001.1 5, 10 and 15mg and pindolol 15, 20 and 30mg were 
tested. 

 

 

 

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13 December 2023

Quotient Sciences Recognized as a Winner of 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards

Awards & Recognition

Quotient Sciences Recognized as a Winner of 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards

Quotient Sciences Wins 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards

Quotient Sciences has been recognized as a 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards winner in the category of Small Molecule Dosage Form – Global. The company is also a finalist for a champion award in the same category, with the award ceremony presented in March. The CDMO Leadership Awards recognize the best contract development and manufacturing organizations (CDMOs) across global and regional categories, with some changes implemented for 2025. 

“For the 14th annual Outsourced Pharma CDMO Leadership Awards, we’ve added innovation to the way we select award winners, and excitement to how we will reveal those winners. The innovation comes with new award categories and enhanced scoring methodology.” said Louis Garguilo, Chief Editor, Outsourced Pharma, about the changes to this year’s awards. 

More than 210 CDMOs were evaluated by customers from global pharma and biotech companies based on their work with providers on an outsourced project within the past 24 months. Sponsors provide their ratings of contract development and manufacturing organizations based on their recent projects, and feedback is reviewed to determine leading CDMOs in each category. New for 2025 are categories based on outsourcing need, in the areas of: Biologics, Cell & Gene Therapy, Small Molecule API, and Small Molecule Dosage Form.

“We are thrilled to introduce our 2025 CDMO Leadership Awards finalists to the Outsourcing community, and honored to offer such an important tool for drug sponsors in selecting their best-fit partner to help bring life-saving therapies to market,” said Outsourced Pharma Chief Editor Louis Garguilo. “The new categories and enhanced scoring methodology that went into this year’s appraisal bring an improved experience for drug sponsors using the resource as well as an ever-so-coveted distinction for the CDMOs. The unveiling of the award champions during our celebration in March will be an exciting new addition to the festivities.” 

See the full list of nominees and winners presented by Outsourced Pharma and Life Science Leader

Quotient Sciences Capability Expo in Reading, UK: Advancing Drug Development and Clinical Manufacturing

Quotient Sciences Capability Expo in Reading, UK: Advancing Drug Development and Clinical Manufacturing

Reading, United Kingdom | 25 March 2025
Overview

Join us at the Quotient Sciences Capability Expo at our Reading facility, a leading centre for early development and clinical manufacturing. 

This exclusive event provides a unique opportunity to explore our facility, engage with industry experts, and gain insights into how we accelerate molecules from early development to clinical supply.  Through presentations, discussions, and networking we will showcase innovations in drug development on key topics, including:

  • CMC strategies to support early-phase development
  • Optimising clinical manufacturing for accelerated drug development pathways
  • Amorphous solid dispersion technology screening, from bench to clinic

The event will also be followed by a networking reception where you can connect with industry experts and peers.

Take the opportunity to engage with our leadership and scientific team, including:


Why attend?

  • Gain insights into innovative early development and clinical manufacturing strategies
  • Engage with industry leaders and Quotient Sciences experts
  • Explore our state-of-the-art facility and see our capabilities firsthand
  • Expand your network within the drug development community

We look forward to welcoming you to our Reading facility for this exciting event!

Date/AgendaLocation

Tuesday, March 25, 2025 

Welcome and refreshments: 11.00am - 11.15am  

Case study insights/ presentations & questions: 11.15am - 2.00pm  

Site tour of equipment & Networking/ break tea & coffee: 2.00pm - 2.45pm  

Round up of day/ further round table discussions: 2.45pm - 4.00pm  

Drinks & Networking at Oakford Social Club: 4.00pm - 7pm

(Transport included to Oakford Social Club.)  

Quotient Sciences Reading Site & Drinks & Snacks Oakford Social Club, Boulton Rd, Reading RG2 0NH 

 

 

 

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Location
Quotient Sciences Reading Site & Oakford Social Club
Boulton Rd, RG2 0NH
Reading, United Kingdom
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