WHERE ARE WE NOW?
“ ...microsampling is quietly vibrant and the future is looking bright. ”
MICROSAMPLING TOMORROW
I believe we are in a strong position as an industry where research companies, regulators and suppliers are all actively discussing the future, but also engaged in maximizing the potential of the current technology to the betterment of research programmes. I know the work of the European Bioanalytical Forum (EBF) and their current research work into microsampling, through an industry consortium, will be most significant to the continued acceptance and application of microsampling.
Currently, microsampling is quietly vibrant and the future is looking bright. As an industry we have moved into an exciting time in bioanalytical research as we utilize the gains in sensitivity, from our wide variety of analytical platforms, to change the way we conduct our in vivo research, supported by some really innovative developments in sample collection and handling.
I urge anyone who wants to know more about the current state of microsampling or to find out more about any of the techniques I have mentioned above to visit the NC3R’s microsampling website –
https://www.nc3rs.org.uk/microsampling
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About the author
Tim Sangster is a well travelled bioanalytical chemist, having worked in Scotland, Italy, England, America and finally back to Scotland to head up the Bioanalysis and Immunology Department for Charles River, Edinburgh, 6 years ago. During his travels he has gained experience in both CROs and Pharma supporting drug development from a bioanalytical perspective from discovery through to market. Currently Tim’s main scientific focus is in the use of microsampling to reduce and refine toxicology study designs as well as applying it to other application areas, and also the use of LC–MS in the analysis of macromolecules.
www.bioanalysis-zone.com
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