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In this episode of our Sustainability in Action podcast series, we spotlight the Performance Products team—winners of the Huntsman Corporation's 2024 CEO Award for Manufacturing Excellence—for their innovative project, “Turning Straw Into Gold: Recycling Ethyleneamine (EA) Lights" Responding to evolving market dynamics, the team reengineered operations at two Ethyleneamines (EA) plants to reduce production of lower-value products and increase output of more profitable, in-demand materials. By creatively repurposing existing equipment and optimizing processes, they achieved significant ...

In our next episode, we’re joined by Jason Cole, a Senior Research Fellow at the Cambridge Crystallographic Data Center (CCDC). He shares his fascinating journey, starting from his childhood in Italy, where his love for science blossomed, all the way to his impressive career in computational chemistry and crystallography. We chat about what CCDC does in terms of gathering and sharing crystallographic data, the ups and downs of software development in this field, and why it’s so crucial to validate docking software. Jason also highlights the importance of data standards, the philanthropic ...

Take a deep dive into the world of light curing units with Dr. Rolando Nuñez in Episode 27 of the Bonding and Beer dental podcast. Is your light curing unit up to par? Does your curing unit have a high enough milliwatt output? Get your curing light questions answered and learn more about beam profile, collimation, wavelength, and intensity.Visit our website! It's the perfect place to submit questions, suggestions, and learn more about the show: https://info.bisco.com/bonding-and-beer-landing Follow us on Instagram to stay updated with everything Bonding and Beer!Check out the video version of...

This episode offers listeners a chance to become more knowledgeable on how they can audit preparedness, by using internal audits. We will discuss corrective action processes and share strategies for ensuring ongoing quality improvement.Our goal is to help empower these organization with information on how to maintain compliance and risk management. The ultimate intention is to show how this can ensure that clinical operations stay strong, aligned with the most current cGCP regulations, transparent, and robust.This episode will use FDA regulations, ICH guidelines, and GMP, quality, and ...

This episode defines current Good Clinical Practices (cGCPs) and explores their pivotal role in safeguarding trial participants and ensuring the integrity of data. It delves into the ethical considerations inherent in clinical research, emphasizing the significance of informed consent as a cornerstone of ethical practice. The discussion also highlights the critical importance of meticulous protocol design in establishing a solid foundation for robust clinical research. Furthermore, the episode navigates through the key concepts and aims to simplify the understanding of CGCPs for a broader ...

This episode explores the critical processes of risk management and quality assurance within the clinical research environment. It will focus on GMPs, premises, processes, products, and procedures, and how they impact quality. Beyond that, the episode discusses the physical space of equipment and how that impacts the final product.The episode details effective strategies for monitoring compliance, managing deviations from protocols, and implementing CAPA (Corrective and Preventative Action) measures. These measures play a pivotal role in upholding study integrity, enhancing data reliability, ...

This episode dives into the complex world of U.S. regulations for clinical trials. Examine the detailed provisions within U.S. regulations for clinical trials as we explain how FDA guidance documents, relevant sections of 21 CFR, and associated Q&A documents shape current clinical practices. We will also break down enforcement strategies, such as inspection protocols, providing practical examples of regulatory interpretations to ensure adherence to cGCP requirements.We'll discuss how the Bioresearch Monitoring Program (BiMo) oversees clinical trials through inspections and audits. This ...

This episode serves as a refreshing dive into the key aspects of documentation in clinical trials, making it much more than a dry overview. We'll journey through aspects of informed consent procedures, adverse event reporting, and the very best record-keeping practices.Ultimately, the intention of this exploration is to provide reliable guidance on how to maintain accurate audit trails. By the end, it will be much more clear that all documentation needs to not only meet regulatory standards but also should support continuous quality improvement.Throughout the episode, we'll illuminate the ...

In this illuminating episode, we explore the fascinating world of cryoluminescence, where freezing temperatures trigger the emission of light. Through engaging interviews with physical chemists and materials scientists, we investigate how the transition from liquid to solid state can release energy in the form of visible light. Our journey takes us through specialized low-temperature laboratories where researchers study this unique phenomenon in various substances, from simple solutions to complex organic compounds. We'll examine the fundamental mechanisms behind cryoluminescence and how ...

This is a dive into ICH guidelines, specifically E6(R2), which is a corner stone of current Good Clinical Practices, that shapes cGCP worldwide. We discuss the reasoning behind harmonization efforts and the way these standards are influencing national regulations.This also discusses that ICH Guidelines, particularly the E6 R2 guideline, is about ensuring that clinical trials are conducted ethically. There is a focus on patient safety throughout every step. Practical implications for multinational trials and compliance strategies will be covered throughout this podcast episode.

In this illuminating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of photoluminescence, where materials absorb and re-emit light in remarkable ways. Through engaging interviews with materials scientists and photonics experts, we explore how different substances can capture light energy and release it through processes like fluorescence and phosphorescence. Our journey takes us through advanced research laboratories where scientists study these light-matter interactions in everything from quantum dots to organic molecules. We'll examine the fundamental physics behind photoluminescence, ...

Delve into the expansive regulatory framework that governs clinical trials. Discover the critical roles played by key agencies such as the FDA, EMA, and WHO, and understand how ICH guidelines, like ICH E6(R2), fit into the overall picture. We'll also explore the history and evolution of these regulations, tracing their origins and how they've adapted over time. This episode will highlight the interconnectedness of these regulations, revealing how they form a global system dedicated to ethical conduct, participant safety, and the generation of high-quality data in clinical research.Journey ...

In this enlightening episode, we explore the fascinating world of mechanoluminescence, where mechanical forces create stunning light displays. Through engaging interviews with materials scientists and physicists, we investigate how different types of mechanical stress—from crushing and rubbing to deformation and fracture—can trigger light emission in various materials. Our journey takes us through advanced research laboratories where scientists are developing novel applications for these light-emitting phenomena, from structural health monitoring to innovative display technologies. We'll ...

Details and explains the enforcement mechanisms that regulatory agencies employ to make sure cGCP compliance. Also explained is the role that audit procedures, risk-based inspections, and corrective actions have.This includes the ways that all of the previous measures drive continuous improvement and to safe guard participant safety in clinical research. Discussions on good documentation practices will take place, the types of audits are performed, and the role they take in maintaining GCP compliance. Validation practices tie into many aspects of CGMP, and will be discussed in full detail.

In this illuminating episode, we explore the fascinating world of triboluminescence - the mysterious phenomenon where materials emit light when broken, crushed, or rubbed together. Through engaging interviews with materials scientists and physicists, we delve into the fundamental mechanisms behind this remarkable effect, from the separation of electrical charges to the release of stored energy. Our journey takes us through everyday examples like the blue flash when unwrapping a bandage in the dark or the sparks visible when crushing wintergreen candies. We'll examine how this phenomenon occurs...

his episode recaps the essential principles of current Good Clinical Practice (cGCP) and provides a comprehensive overview of the regulatory framework governing clinical trials. We emphasize the key ethical, legal, and operational standards that underpin this framework. A core focus is on how these concepts work to protect participants involved in research and simultaneously ensure the delivery of high-quality research outcomes. Ultimately, our mission is to provide listeners with a clear and jargon-free understanding of these important concepts.The discussion delves into key ethical ...

In this illuminating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of thermoluminescence, where stored energy is released as light through heating. Through engaging interviews with physicists and archaeologists, we explore how certain materials can trap energy from radiation and release it when heated, creating a unique light signature. Our journey takes us through specialized laboratories where scientists use this phenomenon for everything from radiation detection to dating ancient artifacts. We'll examine the fundamental physics behind thermoluminescence and how researchers are applying this ...

In this illuminating episode, we delve into the fascinating world of fractoluminescence, where the breaking of materials creates spectacular light displays. Through engaging interviews with materials scientists and engineers, we explore how the sudden release of energy during fracture events can generate visible light through various mechanisms. Our journey takes us through advanced research facilities where scientists study this phenomenon in different materials, from common crystals to specialized compounds. We'll examine the fundamental physics behind fractoluminescence, including the role ...