Chemical R&D: The ethical dilemma
Neil Howarth Finding a balance between progress and ethical considerations. Working in chemical development, I often find myself facing a challenging dilemma: how can we advance science and innovation without causing harm…
Prioritising API Manufacture in the National Health Strategy
Krispin Ronson API Production in the UK Should Be a Key Area of Its National Health Strategy It is my view that the deliberate incorporation of API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) manufacturing into…
Combining AI with Chemical Research in the UK
As a chemical scientist who works on UK chemical research, I am both intrigued and proud of the new opportunities that artificial intelligence (AI) will offer our industry. This is…
The Critical Role of Contract Chemical Manufacturers in Accelerating Drug Development
As someone in the field of chemical development, I’ve experienced firsthand the way that contract chemical manufacturers have revolutionised the world of medicine. They are not only indispensable, but critical,…
Contract Chemical Manufacturing: A Lynchpin of Innovation
As a longtime veteran deeply embedded in the pharma industry, I have been able to witness first-hand how the industry has evolved and transformed. But, behind all of this, there…
Understanding Chemical Reaction Mechanisms
Chemistry, the study of matter, is a fascinating, complicated thing. The physics of change, lies at the heart of this field. Learning the mechanics of such reactions is key to…
API Manufacturing in the Age of Personalised Medicine
Explore the evolving landscape of API manufacturing in the age of personalized medicine.
Chemical Manufacturing UK: Collaboration & Clusters
In the UK’s industrial landscape, the chemical manufacturing sector stands out for its innovation, diversity, and economic contribution. Yet, in an era defined by rapid technological advancements and global competition,…
Why Chemical Process R&D is the Crucible of Innovation in Material Science
At the confluence of creativity and scientific rigour lies chemical process research and development (R&D), a field that is as much an art as it is a science. It is…