Pausing during post-seminar networking are (l-r) Raybow USA Senior Analyst Jesse Ingham, PhD, Raybow USA President Matt Lauer, PhD, UNC Asheville Professor Herman Holt, PhD, Raybow USA Research Scientist Logan Breiner, PhD, and UNC Asheville Assistant Professor Pin Lyu.
Raybow’s Lauer Speaks at UNC Asheville Chemistry & Biochemistry Seminar
March 5, 2026
Matthew Lauer, PhD, President of Raybow USA, addressed students, academic staff and area professionals during University of North Carolina Asheville’s Spring Chemistry and Biochemistry Seminar Series on February 27. Lauer’s presentation, “Understanding Pharmaceutical CDMOs: Roles, Services, and Case Studies from Raybow USA,” highlighted ways that Contract Development and Manufacturing Organizations (CDMOs) increase discovery and production efficiencies in pharmaceutical and biotech applications.
Innovators use CDMOs to move their novel approaches from molecular discovery to the marketplace. Lauer’s talk provided insights into CDMO functions, including custom synthesis, route scouting, process development and scale-up, analytical method development and validation, stability studies, and manufacturing of pharmaceutical ingredients and specialty chemicals.
Lauer’s presentation used Raybow USA case studies as specific examples of CDMO capabilities. Diverse functions discussed included early-stage R&D, process research, custom synthesis, and seamless integration with global manufacturing resources.
“It is an honor to connect the next generation of professional chemists with current scientific applications and explorations. In addition to being technically trained, it’s important for chemistry students to understand possible employment tracks in the scientific industry,” Lauer explained.
Contact Raybow USAfor support with your integrated small-molecule CMC discovery, IND-enabling studies, and GMP manufacturing.
About Raybow USA
Founded in 1998 as PharmAgra Labs by Peter Newsome and Roger Frisbee, the Brevard, North Carolina, company became Raybow USA, a US branch of JiuZhou Pharma in 2019.
The facility is dedicated to cutting-edge Research & Development and Analytical services, offering preparation of clinical trial material, method validation, and small-scale specialty manufacturing for multiple markets. The FDA-inspected site boasts a cGMP laboratory and kilo lab.
About JiuZhou Pharma
Zhejiang JiuZhou Pharmaceutical Co., LTD. (stock code: 603456.SH), founded in 1998 and headquartered in Taizhou, Zhejiang, is a leading CDMO and generic drug manufacturer in China. The company has production and R&D bases in China, Germany, Japan, and the United States.
JiuZhou Pharma provides full-lifecycle contract development and manufacturing services to pharmaceutical companies worldwide. The one-stop CDMO service spans from preclinical research, process R&D for APIs, DPs, peptides, and drug conjugates, through all clinical phases to commercial production.
About UNC Asheville’s Chemistry & Biochemistry Department
University of North Carolina Asheville’s Chemistry & Biochemistry Department offers its students opportunities to create careers in research, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, environmental science, and education. Individuals can also enroll as non-degree-seeking students for professional development. Lab experiences and mentored research strengthen students’ preparation for graduate study, professional school, or entry into the scientific workforce.
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