Vaccines & Biologics Center of Excellence
PPD has created a first-of-its-kind network of world-class laboratory services devoted solely to vaccines and biologics drug development.
The PPD Vaccines & Biologics Center of Excellence builds upon PPD’s scientific and biologics drug development expertise. The center integrates two decades of laboratory expertise in a single, comprehensive resource that can support vaccine and biologic development programs, from preclinical to post-approval. This translates to streamlined processes, greater control of samples, reduced specimen volume requirements, lower costs and more efficient processes.
With state-of-the-art facilities and instrumentation, the PPD Vaccines & Biologics Center of Excellence helps clients realize the highest scientific standards for their programs with a focus on cost efficiencies to speed the introduction of life-changing vaccines and biologics.
Our industry-leading capabilities ensure accurate, high-quality test results. We offer:
- More than 20 years of experience in providing a full range of laboratory services, including bioanalytical, global central labs, cGMP and vaccine testing
- Expedited end-to-end biologics development process
- Vast collection of commercial vaccine assays
- Advanced peripheral blood mononuclear cell (PBMC) global network
- World-class biorepository services
Broad Therapeutic and Research Experience
The PPD Vaccines & Biologics Center of Excellence provides a unique resource to aid in the development of vaccines, monoclonal antibodies, fusion proteins, protein drug conjugates and peptides. This breadth is matched by depth of therapeutic area knowledge and scientific expertise. Our team was instrumental in the development of the first cervical cancer vaccine and has significant experience in oncology, neurobiology and infectious diseases. Our scientific expertise includes:
- Central nervous system
- Infectious diseases
- Large molecules
- Oncology
Culture of Excellence
The center brings together a senior team with significant vaccines and biologics development experience. Team members are experts in their individual disciplines, and they are involved in establishing best practices for national and international regulatory organizations and recognized as thought leaders in their fields.
