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Bioprocessing with disposables to cut costs and increase process efficiency for biopharmaceuticals

Reference	IMI08345
Principal Investigator / Supervisor	Professor Mike Hoare
Co-Investigators / Co-Supervisors	Professor Nigel Titchener-Hooker
Institution	University College London
Department	Biochemical Engineering
Funding type	Research
Value (£)	326,396
Status	Completed
Type	Research Grant
Start date	05/01/1998
End date	31/05/2001
Duration	41 months

Abstract

The objective is to create biochemical engineering foundations for the wide use of disposable components for biopharmaceutical processes. The proposal derives from a requirement by UK biopharmaceutical companies for a more flexible means of production and from design and supply companies for information on which to base related commercial activities. The experimental studies will define the basic heat, momentum and mass transfer information for disposable fermenters and process vessels and the liquid handling systems needed to operate them. In parallel with this, cost comparisons of processes with conventional components and disposables will be made. The output will be generic information which will allow small companies to more easily enter manufacture.

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Committee	Closed Committee - Engineering & Biological Systems (EBS)
Research Topics	X – not assigned to a current Research Topic
Research Priority	X – Research Priority information not available
Research Initiative	Innovative Manufacturing Initiative (IMI) [1995]
Funding Scheme	X – not Funded via a specific Funding Scheme

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