Today was the first day of the work experience program. I went to Lindy Biosciences, a development-stage protein therapeutic formulations company, located in the Research Triangle Park. This company is a two year old start up with novel Microglassification^TM technology.
While Microglassification is a very long and complex word, their technology involves dehydrating proteins into a stable bead shaped solid. Proteins normally contain a large quantality of water which increases their weight. Microglassification removes much of this water resulting in a fine power.
Normally during drug delivery large amounts of proteins require delivery through an IV; however, Microglassification allows solid protein “balls” to be injected with a needle subcutaneously (under the skin). This would allow patients to receive medicine as a quick shot instead of a long IV treatment.
After only two years, Lindy Biosciences have an impressive list of clients, containing some of the top pharmaceutical companies. I can’t wait to continue my internship and get to help in their lab tomorrow.
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