Where Does Upstream End And Downstream Begin?

In this opening segment from the Bioprocess Online Live event, “Optimizing Process Development Through Upstream And Downstream Integration,” our panel of process development experts weighs in on where exactly to draw the line between upstream and downstream development. The short answer is…it depends. The separation between upstream and downstream is influenced by company size, product type, and even facility design. As panelist Mark Fitchmun says, “If you ask five people, you’re going to get seven opinions.” Wherever the line lies in an organization, the panelists agree: It’s important for both sides to understand what the other is doing.