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Cosmas-Damian and IDentity advise on the formulation and evaluation of drug products and vaccines.
- preformulation studies
- controlled release systems
- polymer matrices and polymer microspheres
- transmucosal delivery of challenging drugs
- nasal drug delivery
- nose-to-brain drug delivery
- drug targeting using colloidal carriers
- biomedical applications of nanotechnology
- gene delivery
- the use of gamma scintigraphy for the evaluation of drug dosage forms
- lipid vehicles for improved drug administration, in particular emulsion systems and vitamin E
- absorption windows in the gastrointestinal tract
- gastroretention
- colonic targeting
- particle size analysis /surface analysis
Cosmas-Damian and IDentity play a role in advising those who wish to start up companies , in particular individuals who wish to spin-out companies from the academic sector. SSD has a mentoring role and sits on the scientific advisory boards of various small companies. Book Review
IP Management
The company also plays an important role in protecting intellectual property. SSD and LI advises clients, and especially University groups on patenting matters and strategies for the exploitation of inventions though licence arrangements. He is also very active in patent litigation. and acts as an expert witness for companies in the UK, Europe , North America and Japan.
Investment
SSD advises merchant banks and venture capital companies on investment opportunities. He also assists companies with the recruitment of key staff.
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