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The industrial case studies and the practical applications of HIC or
mixed-mode chromatography presented this year covered a broad
range of target molecules: monoclonal antibodies, therapeutic en-
zymes, virus like particles (VLP), and new antibody formats such as
antibody drug conjugates and bispecific antibodies. Guy de Roo from
Synthon, Nijmegen, NL, gave an excellent keynote lecture on antibo-
dy-drug-conjugates (ADC). New antibody formats were also covered
by the joint presentation of Jean-Francois Depoisier from NovImmu-
ne and our colleague Judith Vajda on the development of a DSP plat-
form process for a bispecific antibody.
A round table discussion of all members of the scientific committee
on Wednesday covered various aspects of HIC/RPC/MMC related
downstream processing, ranging from the acceptance and the future
of mixed-mode chromatography in the industry over the development
regarding disposable columns and the options for continuous
processing for HIC and mixed-mode. The last day of the conference
was dominated by presentations on novel stationary phases for HIC
and mixed-mode chromatography.
In keeping with tradition, the conference offered not only a high
class scientific program but also various opportunities to network
with colleagues. The rich Maltese history, the nice conference venue,
tasty meals, and an excursion to the famous old town of Valetta - a
UNESCO world heritage preparing for being European culture capital
in 2018 - combined with a dinner in the historic surrounding of M’dina
further contributed to making this conference an unforgettable event
for all participants.
Tosoh Bioscience is the sole sponsor of this conference series and
provides support for logistics and organization for the scientific com-
mittee. The 10th HIC/RPC Bioseparation Conference will be organized
by Tosoh Bioscience LLC and will take place in Arizona, USA in late
winter/early spring 2017.
The conference website
will keep you updated
Here’s what the attendees said about the conference:
“Good mix of academia and industry”
“Overall very good and well organized. HIC/RPC never disappoints”
“Good mixture of fundamentals, applied science, process development and
networking opportunities”
“This was my first time at the conference.
I truly enjoyed it. The topics were as diverse as the audience.
I definitely learned a lot.”
