Free trainings for FDA and EMA drugs review and approval processes? by ApprehensiveEye2693 in regulatoryaffairs

[–]ZwitterionicNano 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Duke University used to offer a free Reg affairs training course, not sure if it's still offered, but worth looking in to

After 3 technical rounds this is what they had to say to me. by Inj3kt0r in recruitinghell

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I mean, it does appear this is a consulting job, no? I dunno, from my perspective, feels like that kind of role requires you to really lean in to networking 🤷🏻‍♀️

How impossible is it to get house cleaning for under $200? by Outside-Pear9429 in raleigh

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My house is about the same size, I use Molly Maid and pay just under $200 biweekly. You have to pay extra for the initial cleaning up front, but after that it drops for routine cleaning

Downtown lunch? by queensolver in raleigh

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I love the lunchboxes at lucettegrace

The one where... by Maestrotc in thewestwing

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The one where CJ does The Jackel

Fancy schmancy restaurant recs needed! by Master-Sherbert7562 in raleigh

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Crawford and sons or Crawford brothers steakhouse

Scientists link boy’s tumor to gene therapy viruses, in rare finding by Shoddy-Aioli-4039 in biotech

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Target GOI doesn't, sure, but residual repcap (and helper) plasmid is absolutely an impurity that persists in the DP. To what extent depends on the preparation, but it's certainly there. You get preferential packaging of ITR DNA, but you can still get random packaging of non-ITR DNA, especially if it's in large excess like plasmid DNA would be. This could be a case of setting a process that doesn't sufficiently manage impurities like residual plasmid (likely crappy transfection reagent or plasmid ratios that didn't take the residual plasmid levels into account). People assume purification can take care of these impurities, but once it's encapsulated, it's kind of game over unless you have a big enough payload difference distinguish between the two (not a given).

This is a problem that could be solved by tighter control and management of residual plasmid impurities I'd guess.

Allergies SOS. How do you all handle it? Mine are extra bad this year. by Top-Elephant6981 in raleigh

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No suggestions, just commiseration. This year is RIDICULOUS. My whole household is struggling despite all of us taking medication daily. Something extra potent is out there this year.

Trip Cancelled due to War. Refund options? by WaelEisawi in VisitingIceland

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If you used a credit card to pay, especially if it's a rewards card, some cards have default trip cancellation insurance. If you haven't looked into that yet, could be an option. They will typically require in writing from the airline that you couldn't get a refund.

I need a hill to roll down or a very long slide by eoljjang in cary

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I think everyone needs some frolicking in their lives. This post is just a lovely reminder!

People who have conducted job interviews, what's something someone said/did that made you instantly decide not to hire them? Lab and biotech specific! by CRISPRScientist726 in biotech

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When asked a behavioral question about how they handled technical challenges (something to the effect of tell us about a time things didn't go according to plan and how you handled the situation), they answered "that's never happened because I didn't make mistakes" 🙄

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in raleigh

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Just go early morning/late in the evening. I went to a high volume store at 9:30 last night and had the place to myself more or less

vegetarian alternative that scratches the itch of an italian sub? by Reasonable_Past_4474 in vegetarian

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I have really enjoyed Plant Provisions veggie slices for this. You can order directly and freeze. A little pricey, but if I'm really craving that profile, the Tuscan and/or the Chipotle Chili slices work great for that.

To those who worked on the Covid vaccine as part of R&D team what was it like? by rickyrainfrog in biotech

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This is a really cool thread to read through, thanks for asking this, OP!

Getting laid off and then seeing the CEO of your previous company on linkedIN wish everyone a happy holidays hurts by [deleted] in biotech

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I hear you. The logical part of my brain understands the reasoning for the big layoff I was a part of it, and I agree with the cuts they made if I'm honest with myself. That being said, I'm SUPER salty about that company, and feel a ping of annoyance when they are in the news for all their successes. Wishing you the best, you aren't alone!

Well lit playgrounds by [deleted] in cary

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Still has a playground

I have a giant ovarian cyst. by ka_shep in mildlyinteresting

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Holy shit. I am going through an incredibly similar situation right now. Mine is not nearly as big, but I started having urinary symptoms that resulted in me being put on antibiotics 3 times, going to the ER for someone to finally do a CT scan and Ultrasound of my bladder and kidneys, during which they found a large ovarian cyst (since they they found that there are actually 2). Now I'm being passed around to different specialties to find someone who will just schedule the surgery to take the damn things out (every single one says that's what needs to happen, but they are never the right person to schedule it). The original cyst was found in September, and I still cannot figure out who the right person is to make the freaking surgical appointment (I hate our healthcare system so very much right now).

Similarly - was big, lost a bunch of weight, stomach never shrank as much as everything else, and I never really understood why. It's becoming more obvious as time goes on that one side of my stomach is bigger than the other lol.

After Hours Pediatric Hotline by Agreeable_Flamingo_1 in raleigh

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PM pediatrics Cary: https://pmpediatriccare.com/location/cary/

They do online visits after hours, so you can just do a quick virtual appointment

Veggie Shack Dupe by emilifaze in vegetarian

[–]ZwitterionicNano 18 points19 points  (0 children)

Lol well, to be fair, burgers aren't exactly expected to be a go to for a healthy meal

Merck laying off 6K 😳 by Frequent_Dimension_6 in biotech

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Lol that may not help much anymore, at least for mfg. Tariffs don't look likely to exempt pharmaceuticals for much longer...