The PPD Podcast Sun, 29 Mar 2026 21:13:00 -0400 https://ppdpodcast.buzzsprout.com en-us © 2026 The PPD Podcast yes 469b17d8-5f69-579b-80f1-9c71682fe196 PPD episodic false Interviews and insights with thought leaders from the PPD clinical research business of Thermo Fisher Scientific.

]]> Buzzsprout (https://www.buzzsprout.com) PPD https://storage.buzzsprout.com/9tpzcbozfhw76eioi0r7lygsagt1?.jpg The PPD Podcast From Lab to Launch by Qualio: Revolutionizing clinical trial outsourcing From Lab to Launch by Qualio: Revolutionizing clinical trial outsourcing Learn how FSP partnerships help sponsors scale expertise, maintain oversight, and improve clinical trial performance.

]]> Learn how FSP partnerships help sponsors scale expertise, maintain oversight, and improve clinical trial performance.

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-18782221 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 10:00:00 -0500 1464 full false Exploring Biomarker Testing in Clinical Research Exploring Biomarker Testing in Clinical Research In this podcast, PPD expert Cyrille Bonhomme discusses the development of vaccine assays and how to accelerate the timelines for development. He explores different types of assays available and the tools and specific expertise needed to develop high throughput and robust assays.

]]> In this podcast, PPD expert Cyrille Bonhomme discusses the development of vaccine assays and how to accelerate the timelines for development. He explores different types of assays available and the tools and specific expertise needed to develop high throughput and robust assays.

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-18591344 Thu, 29 Jan 2026 12:00:00 -0500 1028 full false The Importance of Monitoring Assay Performance and Maintenance The Importance of Monitoring Assay Performance and Maintenance In this podcast, Atul Chaudhari discuss the challenges and solutions in monitoring assay performance. He explores the benefits of qualification and validation when developing cell and virus neutralization assays for high throughput clinical testing and the best approach to maintain assay performance long-term without affecting the quality.

Speaker: Atul Chaudhari, Principal Scientist, PPD Clinical Research Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific

]]> In this podcast, Atul Chaudhari discuss the challenges and solutions in monitoring assay performance. He explores the benefits of qualification and validation when developing cell and virus neutralization assays for high throughput clinical testing and the best approach to maintain assay performance long-term without affecting the quality.

Speaker: Atul Chaudhari, Principal Scientist, PPD Clinical Research Services, Thermo Fisher Scientific

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-17558693 Thu, 24 Jul 2025 14:00:00 -0400 1106 full false Lupus Fireside Chat with Dr. Leonard Calabrese Lupus Fireside Chat with Dr. Leonard Calabrese PPD Buzzsprout-14912809 Thu, 18 Apr 2024 10:00:00 -0400 1930 full false Key considerations for biotechs using next-generation contract GMP/CMC Laboratories Key considerations for biotechs using next-generation contract GMP/CMC Laboratories Exponential growth in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries plus the unprecedented expansion of different pharmaceutical therapies make it critical for companies to partner with a strategic contract laboratory to help meet all their outsourcing needs. Learn how GMP and CMC labs can help fulfill biotechs' needs with the latest platforms, technologies and instruments in this podcast with PPD’s Cathy Liloila and Jie Ding.

Speakers:

  • Jie Ding - Senior Director, PPD® Laboratory Services, GMP Lab
  • Catherine Liloia - Senior Director, PPD® Laboratory Services, GMP Lab
]]> Exponential growth in the biotech and pharmaceutical industries plus the unprecedented expansion of different pharmaceutical therapies make it critical for companies to partner with a strategic contract laboratory to help meet all their outsourcing needs. Learn how GMP and CMC labs can help fulfill biotechs' needs with the latest platforms, technologies and instruments in this podcast with PPD’s Cathy Liloila and Jie Ding.

Speakers:

  • Jie Ding - Senior Director, PPD® Laboratory Services, GMP Lab
  • Catherine Liloia - Senior Director, PPD® Laboratory Services, GMP Lab
]]> PPD Buzzsprout-14147531 Thu, 14 Dec 2023 14:00:00 -0500 1022 full false The BioInsights Podcast The BioInsights Podcast PPD Buzzsprout-13032023 Tue, 13 Jun 2023 12:00:00 -0400 1500 full false Vaccine and Vaccine Assay Development Vaccine and Vaccine Assay Development In this podcast, PPD expert Cyrille Bonhomme discusses the development of vaccine assays and how to accelerate the timelines for development. He explores different types of assays available and the tools and specific expertise needed to develop high throughput and robust assays. 

Speaker: Cyrille Bonhomme, PhD, Director, PPD Laboratory Services, Vaccine Sciences Lab PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

]]> In this podcast, PPD expert Cyrille Bonhomme discusses the development of vaccine assays and how to accelerate the timelines for development. He explores different types of assays available and the tools and specific expertise needed to develop high throughput and robust assays. 

Speaker: Cyrille Bonhomme, PhD, Director, PPD Laboratory Services, Vaccine Sciences Lab PPD, Part of Thermo Fisher Scientific

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-11195940 Wed, 24 Aug 2022 09:00:00 -0400 1165 full false Bioanalytical Assays for Gene Therapy Programs Bioanalytical Assays for Gene Therapy Programs In this podcast, PPD expert Cathy Vrentas discusses how to leverage bioanalytical assays for gene therapy programs, key considerations in the development of these assays, and how the unique nature of gene therapies impact the development and maintenance of bioanalytical assays.

 

Speaker: Catherine (Cathy) Vrentas, senior research scientist, PPD® Laboratories bioanalytical lab

]]> In this podcast, PPD expert Cathy Vrentas discusses how to leverage bioanalytical assays for gene therapy programs, key considerations in the development of these assays, and how the unique nature of gene therapies impact the development and maintenance of bioanalytical assays.

 

Speaker: Catherine (Cathy) Vrentas, senior research scientist, PPD® Laboratories bioanalytical lab

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-10731452 Fri, 03 Jun 2022 09:00:00 -0400 849 full false Oncology Imperatives: Accelerating Startup in Early Phase Oncology Studies Oncology Imperatives: Accelerating Startup in Early Phase Oncology Studies Dave Frakes, LuAnne Novello and Joseph Brennan discuss the topic of accelerating startup in early phase oncology studies in this most recent PPD podcast. 

]]> Dave Frakes, LuAnne Novello and Joseph Brennan discuss the topic of accelerating startup in early phase oncology studies in this most recent PPD podcast. 

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-9513752 Mon, 08 Nov 2021 15:00:00 -0500 743 full false Improving Recruitment and Retention in Dermatology Improving Recruitment and Retention in Dermatology PPD Buzzsprout-8762396 Fri, 25 Jun 2021 09:00:00 -0400 854 full false Oncology Imperatives: Decentralized Clinical Trial Models Oncology Imperatives: Decentralized Clinical Trial Models Dave Frakes, Mariah Baltezegar, Simon Coggins and Tim Rich discuss decentralized trial models in oncology clinical trials.

]]> Dave Frakes, Mariah Baltezegar, Simon Coggins and Tim Rich discuss decentralized trial models in oncology clinical trials.

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-8533880 Mon, 17 May 2021 09:00:00 -0400 1011 full false Oncology Imperatives: Adaptive Trial Design Oncology Imperatives: Adaptive Trial Design PPD Buzzsprout-7948624 Thu, 18 Feb 2021 14:00:00 -0500 854 3 full false The Patient Pathway in CAR-T: Part I The Patient Pathway in CAR-T: Part I A discussion with Lymphoma Coalition CEO, Lorna Warwick, and PPD cell and gene therapy experts Dr. Panteli Theocharous and Ryan Michalek.

]]> A discussion with Lymphoma Coalition CEO, Lorna Warwick, and PPD cell and gene therapy experts Dr. Panteli Theocharous and Ryan Michalek.

]]> PPD Buzzsprout-6693662 Fri, 04 Dec 2020 13:00:00 -0500 771 full false PPD Laboratories: Bioassay Challenges PPD Laboratories: Bioassay Challenges A discussion of the latest bioassay tools and techniques and their impact on drug development. Host Randy Buckwalter is joined by experts Cathy Liloia and Becky Garshick of PPD Laboratories.

]]> A discussion of the latest bioassay tools and techniques and their impact on drug development. Host Randy Buckwalter is joined by experts Cathy Liloia and Becky Garshick of PPD Laboratories.

]]> PPD BioTech Buzzsprout-5787145 Wed, 07 Oct 2020 13:00:00 -0400 1046 1 full false