Who are we?
Agenda 1 is a business spun out from the analytical laboratories of Nektar Therapeutics (UK) Ltd – (a.k.a. Bradford Particle Design Ltd). We are based on the Listerhills Science Park near Bradford University and comprise a team of scientists experienced in employing analytical techniques to support the development and launch of new products. Agenda 1 have systems and equipment validated for delivery to cGMP quality standards, and the team are experienced at working to that quality level.

Who do we work for?
Our partners are primarily drawn from the pharmaceutical industry, but include any organisation with a need for high quality data to support research and development, or for operational purposes. This has included:

• Virtual and start up companies developing new pharmaceutical products
• Companies looking to introduce break-through changes to their industries and requiring robust scientific data to support their research, marketing, IP, or launch activities
• Companies working within regulated industries (e.g. food, medical device, pharmaceutical) that need to ensure they are meeting regulatory standards.

How do we work with our partners?
Our preferred role is as a team member within a given project, often working alongside development scientists or engineers with challenging project goals. We are most comfortable when required to swiftly provide accurate and appropriate data to determine the next steps in a development program or data for a Design of Experiments program. However, we are also happy to work as a contractor on routine work, or provide consultancy support in key areas.

We help clients by measuring, and developing methods to measure:

1. The fundamental physical characteristics of their materials
• Particle size and size distribution, Specific Surface area / porosity and bulk density
• Using Sympatec particle sizer and , Micromeritics Tri-star, Tapped volumeter
• Crystalline vs Amorphous state, polymorph identification, metals/heavy metals
• XRD, XRF, DSC, TGA, XRF, ICP-MS/EOS, DVS
• Dissolution of their material in different media
• Erweka dissolution equipment
2. The effects their processes have had on their materials
• Residual solvent level measurement
• Head Space GC
• Design of Experiment support
• JMP Software
3. The underlying quality of their materials and facilities
• Material Assays and Facility Cleaning Verification
• HPLC, FT/IR, Karl Fischer
• Stability studies
• 25oC/60% RH and 40oC/75% RH stability cabinets
• Microbiology Services
• Bio burden measurement and Environmental Monitoring through a fully equipped microbiology lab.