New books by Tim Sandle

New books

Blood, Plague and Smallpox: The story of the Elstree Laboratory  

Elstree is synonymous with the movie industry, but it also has another tale to tell – over 120 years as a life science innovator. A former farm, land across the reservoir built by French prisoners during the Napoleonic wars, became a series of laboratories under the Lister Institute of Preventative Medicine. The work was varied, but pathogen safety and nutrition came to dominate the researchers before the greatest success was achieved through a pivotal role in the global eradication of smallpox. From Lister sprung the Blood Products Laboratory, a global innovator in plasma products (including immunoglobulins and the world’s first factor VIII for the treatment of haemophilia).

The Lister Institute is no longer active in producing medicines and BPL has a new life as part of Kedrion BioPharma. Yet the legacy remains, and the three central elements are captured by this book’s title – Blood, Plague, and Smallpox.

The history of the site is an exciting story in itself – criminals sought out by Scotland Yard; dedicated workers contracting the very pathogens they are experimenting on; periodic political and biological threats to the site remaining open (from Margaret Thatcher to mad cow disease), this is not a dry history but one of twists, turns, survival and scientific excellence.

 

Avaiable from Amazon as:

 

Hardback (luxury edition) 

 

Ebook

 

Paperback 

Fading From Memory: Abandoned Buildings and Spaces in Britain and Ireland

Abandoned buildings and spaces create a special atmosphere. Some are crumbling relics, ready to be demolished; others are preserved monuments to yesteryear, capturing the best of human innovation in science and design. Each is a ruined beauty.

From Roman remains to the engineering ingenuity of Brunel (both father and son) to unkept gardens and urban graffiti, this book captures 111 inspiring images, showcasing the depth of detail that is possible with black and white photography.

The book is available from Amazon.

The images are accompanied by text discussing the historical or societal context, as well as an appreciation of the photographic image.

The text and photographs come from Tim Sandle, a science writer and journalist.

GMP Validation: A guide to international regulatory requirements

Within the pharmaceutical and healthcare sector, validation and qualification form an important part of the quality system. However, understanding the differences between different regulatory agencies and the recommendations of different standards can be a bewildering project. This book seeks to provide a map and a compass for navigating the choppy waters of international regulations.

GMP Validation provides a text for those who need to assess validation and ensure that validation is conducted according to current GMP. These include the validation manager and personnel engaged in validation activities; quality assurance; quality control; R&D; and production personnel. Some of the scientific aspects will also appeal to students, especially those working within or aspiring to enter the pharmaceutical sector. The book also serves as a good starting point for those who are tasked with auditing validation systems or items of equipment or processes.

This comprehensive handbook is comprised of 30 chapters which are divided into two parts. The first part is dedicated to the management process, with an emphasis upon appropriate formality and risk-based approaches. The second part focuses on case studies, providing an overview of different GMPs and standards for different areas of validation and qualification. The book concludes with four useful appendices providing templates to aid the reader.

Available from Euromed  

A list of other books by Tim Sandle can be found here.