Jesse Harris, Author at ACD/Labs

The Curse of Dead Data in Analytical Chemistry

Jesse Harris Oct 26, 2023

This Halloween, we will explore how data “dies” and why you can’t bring it back to life. Not only that, but we will discover the secret of how you can keep your analytical data alive… forever!

How AstraZeneca is Managing their Extractables and Leachables Data

Jesse Harris Oct 5, 2023

Getting Control of Extractables and Leachables Data Many medicines come in a container, whether a bottle, blister pack, syringe, or inhaler. We rarely think about these container-closure systems, but what if they adversely interacted with our medicines or slowly released a toxic contaminant? Extractables and leachables (E&L) is a specialization within pharmaceutical development that studies...

Advancing Chemistry Education with ChemSketch

Jesse Harris Sep 7, 2023

Drawing structures is one of the foundational skills in chemistry. See how ChemSketch supports better chemistry education.

Building the Future of Chemistry Education: How Universities Support Better Science

Jesse Harris Jul 27, 2023

Software and data are rapidly changing the field of chemistry. Has academia kept up? In most cases, the answer is “no”. A look at why chemistry education needs to scientific software.

Enabling Green Chemistry—6 Ways Scientific Software Support Sustainability

Jesse Harris Apr 21, 2023

Chemistry is a major source of many environmental problems. See how chemistry software can help scientists apply green chemistry principles.

How AbbVie Took Control of their Process Chemistry Data Management

Jesse Harris Mar 22, 2023

Learn how AbbVie overcame the challenge of managing thier process chemistry data management with the help of Luminata.

How to Avoid False Positives and False Negatives in Analytical Chemistry

Jesse Harris Mar 19, 2023

Is there anything that analytical chemists hate more than false positives and false negatives? While it is impossible to eliminate error completely, it is possible to control it. Understanding the relationship between false positives and negatives allows us to optimize our experimental design. We discuss more in this blog post.

What are Forced Degradation Studies? An Introduction to Pharmaceutical Stress Testing

Jesse Harris Apr 18, 2022

While pharmaceutical stress testing is challenging, it is necessary for protecting patient health and meeting regulatory requirements. Thorough stress testing paired with strategic data management is the best way to maintain quality pharmaceuticals. In this blog, Jesse Harris discusses the use of Luminata to simplify pharmaceutical stress testing.

Your Data Deserves Better than Excel—7 Ways Spreadsheets Hold Back Pharmaceutical Innovation

Jesse Harris Nov 4, 2021

Our team of chemists recently reported a detailed analysis of Excel’s core weaknesses when used in pharmaceutical development as compared to ACD/Labs Luminata, as well as ELNs, CDSs, and LIMSs. Here are seven of Excel’s most pressing shortcomings that were identified in the paper.

Bringing Chemical Intelligence to Biopharmaceutical Research

Jesse Harris Sep 30, 2021

The rapid increase in biopharmaceutical approvals and sales indicates their tremendous opportunities in the coming years. Innovative software solutions play an essential role in unlocking that potential. Learn more about how ACD/Labs brings chemical intelligence to biopharmaceutical research in this blog post.

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