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NIIMBL-BioPhorum Buffer Stock Blending System in IChemE Global Awards Finals
The NIIMBL and Biophorum Operations Group’s technology project, “NIIMBL-BioPhorum Buffer Stock Blending System”, has been shortlisted in both the 'Biochemical Engineering' and 'Industry Project' categories in this year’s IChemE Global Awards.
Kevin Gibson, a Senior Process Engineer with PM Group, is part of the initiative and was involved in the award submission.
The project was initiated as a response to biopharmaceutical buffer management challenges. A global team including biomanufacturers, supply and engineering partners collaborated on a new approach to buffer preparation. It resulted in the design, build and testing of a full-scale, cGMP manufacturing ready, on-demand buffer manufacturing system called the NIIMBL-BioPhorum Buffer Stock Blending System.
The collaborative approach represents a first of its kind in terms of the open-source availability of technology, data and documentation intended to democratise the technology, accelerating the adoption of this key piece of manufacturing innovation.
“This advanced concept for buffer supply will enable the fast and efficient manufacture of biopharmaceuticals,"
Kevin Gibson, Senior Process Engineer, PM Group.
The winner of the Biochemical Engineering and Industry Project categories will be announced in October. The very best of luck to the project team!
Read more about the IChemE Global Awards 2021 here.
Sign up here for the Industry Project Award Webinar on 6th October.
Sign up here for the Biochemical Engineering Award Webinar on 8th October.