In the ever-changing world of pharmaceutical research and development, the search for novel therapeutics hinges on the efficient utilization of biological samples. Without good quality samples with maintained integrity, there can be no accurate or reproducible data to be scrutinized by governing bodies such as the Food and Drug administration (FDA). As a leading provider […]
Meet the expert: Michael Sheldon, PhD, on the importance of Biobanking and how the GIAB can elevate your research and lead to meaningful breakthroughs
In this discussion, Product Marketing Manager, Haris Choudhery, PhD met with Senior Director of Scientific Affairs, Michael Sheldon, PhD, to discuss the advantages of outsourcing biobanking as well as the benefits of working with a Global Integrated Analytical Biorepository (GIAB). Q1: Can you tell us a bit about yourself and your role at Sampled? I […]
7 Key Benefits to Outsourcing Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Services
Next-generation sequencing (NGS) has transformed the field of genomics by allowing scientists to rapidly sequence genomes and transcriptomes at a much lower cost than previous technologies. NGS has become a powerful tool for understanding the genetic basis of diseases and biological processes and is utilized by small academic groups to large pharmaceutical companies. It involves […]
The Impact of PBMC Isolation Precision on Study Outcomes
Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are a fundamental component of many important fields of study, such as immunology, and are central to modern treatment strategies like CAR T-cell therapy1,2. These cells are also used for drug screening, diagnostics, and biomarker discovery, however, variations in PBMC isolation and processing can significantly impede research efforts. Almost all […]
Meet the expert: The Importance of Automated PBMC isolation
In this discussion, Product Marketing Manager, Haris Choudhery, PhD met with Cellular Services expert Jennifer Moore, PhD, to discuss the importance of correctly automating peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs). Haris Choudhery (HC): Talk us through why it’s so important to get PBMC isolation done correctly and what downstream applications it leads to Jennifer Moore (JM): […]
The Critical Role of Pre-Analytical Work in Ensuring Data Integrity in Clinical Trials and Longitudinal Studies
The quality and consistency of pre-analytical processes are crucial for data integrity, ultimately determining the success of clinical trials and longitudinal studies. Given the significant time and financial investments in these studies1,2, maintaining high-quality and consistent samples is essential to avoid compromised sample integrity, resulting in inaccurate data and invalid or inconclusive study outcomes. However, […]
