Newsletter | November 3, 2025

11.03.25 -- A (Partial) Vindication For Wuxi AppTec … And Global Outsourcing

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mRNA-LNPs For Vaccine And Gene Therapy Indications

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Ensuring Compliance For Virtual And Hybrid Pharmaceutical Companies

Proactive, risk-based oversight must be established to manage outsourced GXP activities. This requires a robust QMS and comprehensive quality agreements to safeguard product quality and data integrity.

The Path To Self-Administration: Moving From PFS To Auto-Injector

Review advice to pharma companies on three key areas of auto-injector device development: patient-centered design, container and device considerations, and manufacturing partner selection.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

A (Partial) Vindication For Wuxi AppTec … And Global Outsourcing

Chief Editor Garguilo believes WuXi AppTec should take this as a dose of vindication. Even a partial victory. Supporters persuaded the Senate to NOT include WuXi in the BIOSECURE Act. Here’s an analysis of this current situation that can affect anyone outsourcing drug development and manufacturing.

Survey: 30% Of Biopharmas Cite Cost, Productivity As Top Priorities

Both focus areas aim at the same outcome, stronger economics and sustainable competitiveness, according to BioPlan Associates' 22nd Annual Biomanufacturing Report.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Leveraging Robust Immunogenicity Assessments To Mitigate Clinical Risks

By improving the granularity and interpretability of preclinical immunogenicity data, EpiScreen® 2.0 supports more confident lead selection and helps mitigate downstream clinical risks.

Lyophilization: Protecting And Preserving Biologics

Lyophilization allows for the stabilization and storage of complex molecules, extending their shelf-life and availability to patients and ensuring this vital industry's success.

Successful Completion Of The Project NaDiNa

Conducted alongside the Faculty of Medicine at Palacky University and supported by the Technology Agency of the Czech Republic, this project translates research into a viable medicinal product.

Consider 2 Factors To Choose A CDMO For Developing Injectable Medicines

Consider the following agile, expert CDMO services for injectable medicines, that combine technical excellence and near-term availability to accelerate development and manufacturing.

Achieving Better Biologics With AI And ML

For many bioprocessing applications, artificial intelligence and machine learning can be used in every development phase to support optimization and streamline repetitive, effort-intensive processes.

Accelerate Your Bispecific Antibody Development

Jin Lu, Ph.D., Senior Technical Support Manager, shares how novel expression tools can advance your early-stage bispecific antibody discovery programs toward clinical success.

Balancing Protein A Resin Cost, Performance, And Productivity

Optimized input parameters like DBC, flow rate, and resin durability are key to boosting productivity in downstream bioprocessing. Discover how to tailor resin choices to meet specific process requirements.

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Capabilities Update April 2025: Large Molecule Development

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Mammalian Expertise: Your Partner In Mammalian Cell Cultures

Among the constantly growing market of biopharmaceuticals, monoclonal antibodies derived from mammalian cell culture account for a share of approximately 50%.

Robotic Pharmaceutical Labeling Cell System: HERMA 211R HC

With the robot-assisted labeling cell 211R HC, HERMA shows how challenges in wrap-around labeling of label material can be solved more effectively. Discover the advantages of our HERMA 211R HC labeling solution.

Plant 5 — Dream Plant: Within Your Reach. Built For Your Success.

As pressure to accelerate timelines mounts, finding a CDMO committed to increasing capacity and optimizing processes is key for adding efficiency while maintaining high-quality standards.

Drug Characterization And Release Testing Services

Learn how leveraging the expertise and flexibility of a partner empowers you to ensure regulatory compliance from the outset, with thorough characterization starting at the earliest stages.

See How We Bring Biotech Innovation To Life!

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OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPACITY UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capacity Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capacities. See for yourself why this virtual event has become a wildly popular resource to identify options for your development and manufacturing needs.

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