Newsletter | November 11, 2025

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

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Revolutionizing Viral Vector Production With Intensified Cell Culture

Intensified adherent cell culture offers a promising solution to the limitations of traditional suspension culture, with the potential to improve efficiency, reduce costs, and accelerate development.

Creating A Compliant And Scalable CGT Logistics Launch Plan

As cell and gene therapies advance to commercialization, biopharma companies face immense logistical hurdles. A customized, end-to-end strategy is crucial for ensuring product integrity and market success.

Delivering AAV Therapies Via Candidate Screening And Feasibility Studies

As developers begin their research, conducting early-phase studies with an experienced CDMO can help mitigate funding challenges and secure materials for clinical data generation.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

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

Chief Editor Louis 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.

Application Of CRISPR Technology In iPSC Gene Correction

The CRISPR-iPSC combination is becoming a core tool for precision medicine with advanced editing efficiency, differentiation control, and safety profiles.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Hidden Risks In Your Supply Chain: Regulatory Support Can Save Your CGT

Unvalidated shipping lanes and incomplete documentation can cause regulatory delays. Proactive qualification and risk assessments are vital for compliance and safeguarding product integrity.

Developing Scalable, Global Solutions For Cell & Gene Manufacturing

Cell and gene therapies offer transformative potential for treating complex diseases, but their manufacturing and global delivery face significant challenges.

Manufacturing Strategies To Industrialize Autologous Therapies

Discover how a systematic approach to autologous cell therapy manufacturing can reduce costs, improve reliability, and accelerate access to life-changing treatments.

Lentiviral Solutions: Fast Lane To The Clinic

Vector redesign and regulatory hurdles can add years to development timelines. A single-partner approach helps streamline the process, secures timelines, and ensures smooth tech transfer.

Managing Cell Therapy Investigational New Drug (IND) Timeline Risks

Managing timelines to IND is the top challenge in cell therapy, impacting funding, patent value, and patient access amid competitive, capital-constrained development environments.

The Advantages Of Off-The-Shelf GMP iPSCs With A DMF

Learn how off-the-shelf, GMP-grade iPSC lines with a Drug Master File (DMF) can accelerate cell therapy development, streamline regulatory approval, and reduce time and cost to clinic.

Evaluating BACS For T Cell Isolation In CAR-T Manufacturing

Consider how Buoyancy Activated Cell Sorting (BACS) can streamline T cell isolation, reduce costs, and enhance CAR T and TCR cell therapy manufacturing — access the full study to learn more.

RNA Nanoparticle: Formulation, Process, And Characterization

Delve into the current state-of-the-art in RNA nanoparticle formulation and examine the technologies and strategies used to optimize RNA delivery for preclinical and clinical development.

Modernizing Your Way To Success In Cell And Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Cell and gene therapy has evolved from a niche concept to a booming sector in just five years, with over 1,300 companies and growing momentum in innovation, investment, and regulatory approvals.

Flexible AAV Production With In-House Plasmids, Manufacturing Capacity

Explore the building blocks of plasmid manufacturing capability, highlighting how one approach supports AAV programs by helping manage production costs while maintaining high productivity.

SOLUTIONS

Cell Therapy Services: Process Development And cGMP Manufacturing

Now that you have the best donated cellular material, it is time to optimize your cell therapy process for cGMP manufacturing. We offer R&D services for Phase 1 through Commercial manufacturing.

Advanced iPSC Workflows: Accelerating Cell Therapy Development

Beyond offering our GMP-compliant iPS cells, we develop superior workflows for gene editing and differentiation to provide competitive platforms to our partners and accelerate their therapeutic programs.

Partnering With You From Preclinical Through Commercial Scale

Work with us from start to finish of your product or partner with us at any stage of your project — preclinical through commercial scale.

A New Horizon In AAV cGMP Gene Therapy Manufacturing

For cell expansion to occur, we use the world-leading cell line: Pro10™ by AskBio. Viralgen is the only company in the world with a license to manufacture for third parties.

Manufacturing GTP And GMP

Consider how a one-stop solution for your cell therapy needs can help ensure efficiency, cost-effectiveness, and faster patient treatment. Our Draw-to-Thaw® service streamlines the entire process.

Adenovirus Vector Lot Release Package

Our comprehensive Adenovirus Vector Lot Release Package ensures the quality and safety of Adenovirus Vector lots through a series of rigorous assays and tests.

OUTSOURCED PHARMA CAPABILITIES UPDATE

Find Your New CDMO At Outsourced Pharma Capabilities Update

CDMOs in biologics, cell and gene, and small molecule share their capabilities and available capapabilities. 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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