"Machines & Medicine": the new podcast from Syntegon covering all important pharmaceutical topics

The new podcast "Machines & Medicine" by Syntegon has been developed as an international format for the exchange on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes.

Every six to eight weeks, the host Dr. Laura Moody, Director of Product Management Pharma North America at Syntegon, speaks with experts from the pharmaceutical industry.

Among the guests of the Syntegon Podcast, Mathias Romacker, Kymanox Executive Advisor and PDA Board Member, discussed in episode 4 the challenges in the manufacturing of parenteral pharmaceuticals.

– Exciting conversations about trends in the pharmaceutical industry
– Six episodes available on Spotify and YouTube: from Annex 1 to sustainability
– Many more exciting topics and guests from the industry planned for 2024

The pharmaceutical industry faces more regulations and challenges than any other. Manufacturers must meet the highest quality and efficacy standards on one hand. On the other hand, high flexibility and rapid market introduction of newly developed medicines are expected. To make these complex topics accessible in an easy-to-understand format, Syntegon has launched the new podcast series "Machines & Medicine." Every six to eight weeks, Dr. Laura Moody, Director of Product Management Pharma North America, discusses current industry challenges with experts from pharmaceutical companies. In the approximately 30-minute episodes, the host and her guests provide insightful and engaging insights into the topics and trends driving the pharmaceutical industry.

Informative, educational, and relaxed

"Machines & Medicine" was developed as an international, English-language format for exchange on pharmaceutical manufacturing processes. The first six episodes cover Annex 1, sustainability, nutraceuticals, the production of parenteral pharmaceuticals, robotics, and isolators. "We started with a focus on pharmaceutical equipment but do not limit ourselves to that. The informative and relaxed atmosphere encourages discussions about everything related to the pharma industry. And a little laughter is allowed," explains Laura Moody. Each episode explores a carefully selected topic, followed by a short quiz round. "This year, I learned something new from each of my guests. For me, that's the biggest highlight: continuous learning."

Many new topics planned for 2024

The "Machines & Medicine" podcast is available on Spotify and YouTube. In 2024, Syntegon will continue the series, covering topics such as plant planning, continuous manufacturing, materials science, and raw material properties. Listeners will also get to know more leading industry figures who share their broad expertise. "I'm looking forward to recording the next episodes and learning even more exciting details about pharmaceutical manufacturing," says Laura Moody.