Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): Lansky, David, Matthew RESEARCH & RELATED Other Project Information 1. * Are Human Subjects Involved? m Yes l No 1.a. If YES to Human Subjects Is the IRB review Pending? m Yes m No IRB Approval Date: Exemption Number: 1 2 3 4 5 6 Human Subject Assurance Number 2. * Are Vertebrate Animals Used? m Yes l No 2.a. If YES to Vertebrate Animals Is the IACUC review Pending? m Yes m No IACUC Approval Date: Animal Welfare Assurance Number 3. * Is proprietary/privileged information l Yes m No included in the application? 4.a.* Does this project have an actual or potential impact on m Yes l No the environment? 4.b. If yes, please explain: 4.c. If this project has an actual or potential impact on the environment, has an exemption been authorized or an environmental assessment (EA) or environmental impact statement (EIS) been performed? m Yes m No 4.d. If yes, please explain: 5.a.* Does this project involve activities outside the U.S. or m Yes l No partnership with International Collaborators? 5.b. If yes, identify countries: 5.c. Optional Explanation: 6. * Project Summary/Abstract 5705-Abstract.pdf Mime Type: application/pdf 7. * Project Narrative 3018-Narrative.pdf Mime Type: application/pdf 8. Bibliography & References Cited 736-Bibliography3.pdf Mime Type: application/pdf 9. Facilities & Other Resources 7986-Facilities.pdf Mime Type: application/pdf 10. Equipment Tracking Number: Other Information Page 5 OMB Number: 4040-0001 Expiration Date: 04/30/2008 Principal Investigator/Program Director (Last, first, middle): Lansky, David, Matthew Project Summary Abstract Cell culture bioassays are often laborious and imprecise even after substantial development efforts. These bioassays are used broadly in the biotechnology industry to measure protein or vaccine products in development and for lot release. Imprecise assays and slow assay development contribute to slow product development. Common practice in cell culture bioassay ignores statistical and regulatory guidance by failing to utilize proper randomization and not accounting for group effects (i.e.; as caused by multi-channel pipettes). In addition, lack of attention to location effects within the assays, combined with simplistic analyses of assay data, compromise the precision and efficiency of cell culture bioassays. Lansky Consulting LLC will develop a standardized approach to cell culture bioassay using laboratory robots followed by modern statistical analysis. This combination will address the need for randomization, location effects, serial dilution, grouped dilution, and multiple sources of variation in assay response. The work described in this proposal will demonstrate the

Public Health Relevance

Bioassays are critical measurement systems for both development and lot release of pharmaceutical protein and vaccine products. Easy access to high performance bioassays will enable faster and better informed development of biotechnology products. Improved bioassay technology will bring unique; important protein and vaccine products to market more quickly to address pressing medical needs.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Center for Research Resources (NCRR)
Type
Small Business Innovation Research Grants (SBIR) - Phase II (R44)
Project #
3R44RR021296-03S1
Application #
7613835
Study Section
Biodata Management and Analysis Study Section (BDMA)
Program Officer
Swain, Amy L
Project Start
2005-02-15
Project End
2012-02-28
Budget Start
2008-02-29
Budget End
2012-02-28
Support Year
3
Fiscal Year
2008
Total Cost
$28,088
Indirect Cost
Name
Precision Bioassay, Inc
Department
Type
DUNS #
140695771
City
Burlington
State
VT
Country
United States
Zip Code
05401
Buzas, Jeffrey S; Wager, Carrie G; Lansky, David M (2011) Split-plot designs for robotic serial dilution assays. Biometrics 67:1189-96
Grossberg, Sidney E; Kawade, Yoshimi; Grossberg, Leslie D (2009) The neutralization of interferons by antibody III. The constant antibody bioassay, a highly sensitive quantitative detector of low antibody levels. J Interferon Cytokine Res 29:93-104