Enhancing drug bioavailability: strategies from Ardena’s experts

 

Ardena’s Drug Product team, led by Vincent Levet (Director, Formulation Development and Production) and Timothy Pas (Group Leader, Formulation Development and Production), has recently published a comprehensive article in Drug Development & Delivery. This technical piece focuses on innovative strategies to tackle solubility and bioavailability challenges in poorly soluble drugs—key hurdles in drug development.

Highlighting advanced techniques like Amorphous Solid Dispersions (ASDs), Lipid-Based Formulations, Nanosuspensions, and Cyclodextrin Complexes, the article delves into how these approaches can optimize drug delivery, enhance therapeutic outcomes, and ultimately shorten the time-to-market. By providing in-depth insights into each formulation strategy, the team showcases how these innovations not only address solubility issues but also offer practical solutions for improving overall drug performance.

To explore more about these cutting-edge techniques and their potential impact on the pharmaceutical industry, read the full article here. A huge congratulation to the Ardena team for their innovative contribution to drug development!

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Pivot Park Captains' Dinner

10 years ago, Pivot Park opened its doors to the world. Thanks to your commitment, support and confidence, we have been able to grow it into the successful and innovative biopharmaceutical campus it is today.

Now it’s time to celebrate!

We are therefore delighted to invite you – along with all your fellow CEOs at Pivot Park – to a special night out featuring inspiring art, a wonderful dinner and lots of opportunities to network and exchange ideas.

Erwin Wurm | Am I a House?

For the first time, the artist shows a cross-section of his work, from Narrow Furniture to One Minute Sculptures, within the walls of a historic building. Villa Constance, a former home that today houses Museum Jan Cunen, is not only a location but also part of the conversation. Because what exactly is a house?

#100YEARSPHARMAFUTURE

The development of medicines in Oss began one hundred years ago. It was then that the foundations were laid for what would become a flourishing pharmaceutical sector in the Netherlands, leading to groundbreaking discoveries such as insulin and the anti-conception pill.

Today, the entire chain is still represented in Oss, from early-stage research to the commercial scale production of medicines. Working in Oss, we focus on the health of people all over the world. Employees at dozens of companies large and small put their heart and soul into new medicines, products and services that will improve lives worldwide. Together, our strength lies in our combination of broad knowledge about the development of medicines and a thorough understanding of the requirements of high-quality production.

This shared past and common values stimulate strong bonds among everyone who works in pharmaceuticals in Oss. We build on qualities, expertise and networks that go back decades. And with a wide variety of pharmaceutical companies, suppliers and scientific institutions all located nearby, we offer an attractive business climate and an excellent basis for international collaboration.

We are proud to work together to create a better and healthier future for all, a collaboration that in turn fuels growing employment: today, most pharmaceutical jobs in the Netherlands are in Oss. Here we connect talent and companies and stimulate entrepreneurship, while our expert employees are our most important asset. Their drive ensures that Oss has an influence on health all over the world.

Pharma in Oss offers endless opportunities to startups and talent in a city and region that is a joy to live and work in. We are committed to collaboration and sustainable and successful entrepreneurship. Oss’s pharmaceutical companies are intrinsically competitive while also being committed to quality and safety. This, plus their focus on new health solutions and contemporary technology, makes us a leader in our pursuit of a better life for people worldwide.