Systematically addressing the key steps and challenges along the biopharmaceutical production process, this two volume handbook provides key knowledge for medium to large scale producers of biopharmaceuticals. The volumes are divided into six major parts, on upstream technologies, protein recovery, process development, analytical technologies, quality control, and an outlook section that addresses new and emerging technologies, such as single-use processes and integrated process design. With contributions by some 40 experts from academia, as well as small and large biopharmaceutical companies, this unique handbook is full of valuable first-hand knowledge on how to produce biopharmaceuticals in a cost-effective and quality-controlled manner.

Dr. Ganapathy Subramanian is a biotechnology consultant with over 30 years experience in industry and academia, encompassing the application and development of processing, purification methodologies, and chromatographic systems for largescale use in environmental science, food science, perfumery, cosmetics, and pharmaceuticals. He has also taught extensively in the area of food and medical technology.

A chemistry graduate from Madras, India, Dr. Subramanian was awarded his doctorate, from the University of Glasgow, for work on natural products. His main research interests lie in the utilization of natural material separation processes and bioconversions.

Dr. Subramanian has written and edited a number of books and articles in the field of biotechnology. For the last 10 years, he has been organizing conferences promoting the integration and sharing of knowledge between academia and industry.