The Weekly Bioanalysis - An Official Podcast of KCAS
"The Weekly Bioanalysis" is a podcast dedicated to discussing Bioanalytical news, tools and services related to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical and Biomarker industries. Every month, KCAS will bring you another 60 minutes (or so) of friendly banter between our two finest Senior Scientific Advisors as they chat over coffee and discuss what they've learned about the Bioanalytical world the past couple of weeks.
"The Weekly Bioanalysis" is brought to you by KCAS.KCAS is a progressive growing contract research organization of well over 200 talented and dedicated individuals with growing operations in Kansas City, Doylestown, PA and Milan, Italy, where we are committed to serving our clients and improving health worldwide. Our experienced scientists provide stand-alone bioanalytical services to the Pharmaceutical, Biopharmaceutical, Animal Health and Medical Device industries.
Episodes
87 episodes
Evolution of SCIEX’s Partnership with Pharma in Drug Discovery & Development
In episode 87 of The Weekly Bioanalysis podcast, John Perkins and Dawn Dufield preview the upcoming WRIB conference, where KCAS Bio and Sciex will both have strong representation through scientific presentations, panels, and business d...
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Season 3
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Episode 9
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50:26
Immunogenicity Discussion w/ Special Guest Cheikh Kane – What is a Lean ADA?
During episode 86 of KCAS Bio's "The Weekly Bioanalysis" podcast, our hosts Dom and John are joined by Dr Cheikh Kane, the Vice President of Biopharma Services at KCAS Bio, to discuss immunogenicity. They first define Immunogenicity; what it is...
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Season 3
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Episode 8
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1:17:16
Patient-Centric Sampling: Beyond the Clinic and What it Means for Bioanalysis
Dom and John, the hosts of “The Weekly Bioanalysis”, recently returned from EBF in Barcelona where there was a session on Patient-centric Microsampling, which both of them founnd fascinating. This inspired both of them to decide it was high tim...
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Season 3
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Episode 7
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1:35:35
Small Molecule LC-MS Development and Evolving Approach to ADC Payloads
In episode 84 of “The Weekly Bioanalysis”, our special guest, Bryan Parmentier, joins Dom and John to discuss his background and current role at KCAS Bio, offering insights into the field of small molecule method development. He delves into the...
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Season 3
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Episode 6
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1:32:24
Recap of the European Bioanalysis Forum Open Symposium
The 2024 tradeshow and conference season is finally coming to a close for the pharmaceutical and biotech industry, and our road-weary traveling hosts, Dom and John have returned from their final event, the 2024 European Bioanalysis Forum (EBF) ...
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Season 3
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Episode 5
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1:17:51
Conference Season 2024: KCAS Bio’s Upcoming Exhibitions & Presentations
It’s conference season! This is a busy, busy time of the year for the entire industry, when everyone comes together from around the world to share, listen and discuss the changes and advancements taking place in the business and science of the ...
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Season 3
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Episode 4
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1:32:03
GLP-1 Analogue Bioanalysis: The Value of Complimentary Technologies
After such a great response to our recent episode on the topic, our hosts, Dom and John, revisit the topic of GLP-1 Analogue development and the role bioanalysis plays in this relatively new and popular topic. In the words of John, “Everyone el...
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Season 3
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Episode 3
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1:09:35
The Rapid Evolution of PCR Assays with Special Guest, Carrie Vyhlidal
Our hosts, Dom and John, are excited to welcome special guest, Carrie Vyhlidal, to discuss the topic of the 80th episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast – The Rapid Evolution of PCR Assays. PCR (or Polymerase Chain Reaction) is like a copyi...
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Season 3
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Episode 2
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1:22:46
One & Done Therapies: The Landscape of Gene Therapy for Conditions
The most recent episode of "The Weekly Bioanalysis" podcast is all about genes today! The topic was originally inspired by an article entitled "The Coming of Age of One-and-Done Therapies" which jumped out to both of our hosts, Dom and John, an...
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Season 3
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Episode 1
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1:20:09
Offering Global Services: Latest News from Lyon and Melbourne
Dom has been globe-trotting lately, and he has come back to report in on his adventures with John, as they discuss our global services here at KCAS Bio. They talk about the updates and the latest news from Lyon and the rollout of our collaborat...
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Season 2
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Episode 26
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1:22:04
Non-GLP Studies from Early PK to Readiness for GLP Tox Studies
Dom and John welcome special guests, Habibi Goudarzi and Rochelle Burke to episode #77 of "The Weekly Bioanalysis", where they discuss the progression of bioanalytical needs for non-GLP Studies, from Early PK to readiness for GLP Tox Studies. T...
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Season 2
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Episode 25
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1:30:42
GLP-1 Analogues: Blockbuster Drugs - Applications & Challenges
For episode #76 of "The Weekly Bioanalysis", Dom and John talk about the popular topic of GLP-1 Analogues - these series of recent blockbuster drugs with multiple applications, as well as some of their bioanalytical challenges. First, the guys ...
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Season 2
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Episode 24
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1:25:52
Rebranding KCAS Bio: Next Steps to an Integrated Future
CEO of KCAS Bio, John Bucksath, joins Dom and John for a special 75th episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast, and he is absolutely delighted to use the special episode to talk about the recent rebrand of KCAS to KCAS Bio! Mr Bucksath and o...
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Season 2
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Episode 23
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1:03:05
Addressing the Needs of Rare Diseases: Challenges & Trends
During this episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis”, Dom and John talk about addressing the needs of rare diseases - some challenges and industry trends they’ve watched take place, and they are joined by guest, Lindsay Rutherford, who has her own p...
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Season 2
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Episode 22
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1:13:14
The Parallel Evolution of the Bioanalytical Industry and KCAS
To kick off the first episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” in 2024, Dom and John unveil some fun new things happening at KCAS, by talking about the parallel evolution of the bioanalytical industry and KCAS. Our hosts go way back – almost to “squ...
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Season 2
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Episode 21
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1:10:40
Introduction to Scientific Advisor Team and Recap of 2023
For the final episode of “The Weekly Bioanalysis” in 2023, Dom and John invited KCAS’s scientific advisory team to join them, as we thought that as we are coming to the end of the year, it might be a good opportunity to introduce a few members ...
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Season 2
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Episode 20
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1:16:54
Drug Development and Where Bioanalytical Fits In
Dom and John have been doing this for a long time (for over 70 episodes now, to be exact), but they felt it might be a good idea to jump back to the very beginning and discuss the overarching concept of the Drug Development process and where it...
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Season 2
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Episode 19
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1:17:50
Looking Forward to the 2023 Autumn Conference Season
It is that time of year once again... the Fall Conference Season! Every industry has its own set of important trade shows and meetings, but for the Pharma, biotech and bioanalytical industries, these conferences are an opportunity for the plane...
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Season 2
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Episode 18
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1:08:46
The Evolving World of Antibody-Drug Conjugates and How KCAS Can Help
Starting off with a description of Antibody Drug Conjugates (or ADCs, for short), Dom and John dive into this field of the industry and discuss the ways these services have changed over time and even how they've changed recently. They review th...
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Season 2
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Episode 17
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1:20:46
Molecular Cell & Gene Therapy, with Special Guest Carrie Vyhlidal, PhD
Special guest Carrie Vyhlidal, PhD of KCAS joins John and Dom in the 68th episode of "The Weekly Bioanalysis" to discuss the ways molecular cell & gene therapy services has evolved and why their role will likely become more and more importa...
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Season 2
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Episode 16
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1:27:32
Evolution of PK Modalities & the Impact on Regulations
In the world of bioanalysis, pharmacokinetics is a key step in the process of measuring and identifying elements of the drug. It is a baseline for sample analysis, and in episode 67 of "The Weekly Bioanalysis", Dom and John discuss the history ...
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Season 2
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Episode 15
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1:05:42
Recent Advances in Hybrid LC-MS/MS (w/ guests Dawn Dufield and Barry Jones)
Special guests Dawn Duffield, PhD of KCAS and Barry Jones, PhD of Crinetics join John and Dom in the 66th episode of "The Weekly Bioanalysis" to discuss the ways Hybrid LC-MS/MS has advanced in recent years and how the technology has gone from ...
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Season 2
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Episode 14
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1:48:25
The Role Early Non-clinical Bioanalysis Plays in Your Project
Dom and John discuss the role early non-clinical bio analysis plays in your project, why it is important, how it has changed over the years, and what might be next for this growing part of the industry."The Weekly Bioanalysis" is a podc...
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Season 2
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Episode 13
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1:18:25
A Review of 2022's "Fierce 15" and What it Means for 2023
In what is becoming an annual tradition here on “The Weekly Bioanalysis” podcast, Dom and John take a bit of time to take a look back at 2022’s Fierce 15 (the annual selected list of impressively performing companies across the biotech world, h...
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Season 2
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Episode 12
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1:23:57
A Look Back at 2022 While Looking Ahead to 2023 at KCAS
It has been an extremely transformative year for KCAS in 2022. As we approach the beginning of 2023, Dom and John take a moment during episode #63 to look back at all the changes and evolutionary growth that has transpired around the organizati...
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Season 2
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Episode 11
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1:26:00