142: How Microalgae Cuts Antibody Costs by 70% and Redefines Biomanufacturing with Muriel Bardor - Part 2

What if we could revolutionize biotechnology by slashing antibody production costs by 70%? In a world where traditional mammalian cell cultures struggle with scalability and cost-effectiveness, an unexpected hero emerges from the depths of our oceans - microalgae.

The use of microalgae in biotechnology is not just a novelty but a necessity, given the current demands for more efficient and cost-effective production methods. Muriel Bardor, co-founder, CEO and CSO of Alga Biologics, highlights a particularly startling statistic: microalgae can reduce the cost of antibody production by an impressive 70%. This innovation could revolutionize the biotechnology industry by making life-saving therapies more accessible.

Here are 3 key takeaways from this podcast episode:

• Quality and Safety Assurance: By collaborating with virology experts and using advanced techniques like mass spectrometry, they ensure that their processes are virus-free and free from host-cell protein contamination. The company is paving the way for future developments despite the challenges of not having standard ELISA kits commercially available.
• Regulation and Industry Perception: Launching such transformative technology inevitably entwines with regulatory landscapes. Muriel and her company have begun discussions with the French regulatory agency, drawing optimism from the fact that similar plant-based products, such as glucocerebrosidase, have already paved the way in the market. This indicates a growing acceptance within regulatory bodies of alternative bioprocessing platforms, inspiring hope for microalgae's future in antibody production.
• Future Vision: Muriel hopes to break conservative barriers within pharmaceutical companies and promote the adoption of microalgae production. This offers not only cost-effective solutions but also holds potential for new treatment options, like for neuroblastoma.

Check out the episode to hear Muriel's advice for aspiring scientists and the general public alike regarding the future of research and the well-being of our planet.

Connect with Muriel Bardor:

LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/muriel-bardor-47953024

Email: muriel.bardor@univ-rouen.fr

Alga Biologics: www.algabiologics.com

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