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Biotechnology

Using living organisms or biological systems to create products or processes, such as medicines, crops, or materials.

Biopharmaceutical Manufacturing

The process of producing medicines using biological systems, often involving cells, proteins, or other living components.

National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

A U.S. government agency that promotes innovation and industrial competitiveness by advancing measurement science, standards, and technology.

Center of Excellence

A place or program that focuses on a particular area of study or activity, aiming to achieve high standards and innovation.

Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP)

A set of standards and regulations for the manufacturing, processing, packing, or holding of drugs to ensure quality and safety.

Quality by Design (QbD)

A systematic approach to drug development that starts with predefined objectives and emphasizes product and process understanding and process control.

Supply Chain Self-Sufficiency

The ability of a country to produce enough of a particular product, like medicine, to meet its own needs without relying heavily on imports.