Newsletter | April 14, 2026

04.14.26 -- A Woman Relegated To The Manufacturing Night Shift

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INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Digging Into Manufacturing Priorities For Viral Vectors

Addressing the complexities of viral vector manufacturing through strategic internalization, advanced technologies, and regulatory excellence is crucial for the future of gene therapies.

mRNA Therapeutic Development Through Enhanced IVT Capping Efficiency

See how this RNA polymerase supports the production of high-performance synthetic mRNA, paving the way for next-generation mRNA therapies.

Enhancing AAV Production Performance And Economics

Enzymatically produced dbDNA offers safer, faster, and more scalable AAV manufacturing by reducing costs, improving full capsid yields, and enabling high‑fidelity, bacteria‑free DNA production.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

A Woman Relegated To The Manufacturing Night Shift

After graduating with a biology degree from Howard University and entering the pharma industry, Stephanie Wimberly found herself the only woman — the only black woman — in a manufacturing facility in Maryland. A supervisor made it clear he didn’t want her on his team; she was reassigned to the night shift at her facility. “I had a family to support, and night shift, or abuse, was not what I signed up for,” she says. “But I didn’t have many options.” Here is how she persevered, and prospered.

The Industrialization Of Advanced Modalities

Three reports – on the oligonucleotide CDMO market; mRNA synthesis and manufacturing; and the bioconjugation space - demonstrate where our outsourcing industry is headed, and the important role of CDMOs to get us there. Ostensibly quite different market slices, these reports present us with the industrialization of our most advanced modalities.

Navigating GMP Biosafety Challenges In ATMP Manufacturing

BioPhorum's survey findings reveal a wide variation in how biosafety is managed within GMP environments for viral-based ATMPs, underscoring the need for harmonized guidance.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Automating mRNA Manufacturing For A Sustainable Future

Explore how digital solutions help streamline mRNA manufacturing by reducing costs, improving efficiency, and supporting sustainability by creating paperless processes for emerging therapeutics.

Balancing Early-Stage Needs With Future Success

Streamlining the tech transfer process is a key variable in shortening development timelines and controlling costs, maximizing a molecule's potential for late-stage success.

Complexities And Pitfalls Associated With cGMP Tissue Sourcing

Review the elements of a complex process, prone to misconceptions and pitfalls, to find the “right human tissue” that will yield the desired cell quality and quantity and pass BLA approval.

Pharma's Guide To Navigating Complex Impurity Compliance And Profiling

Evolving regulations require proactive impurity control using trace‑level detection, solid risk assessment, advanced analytics, and ongoing monitoring to prevent compliance issues.

Redefining The Analytical Frameworks Surrounding Capsid Characterization

Modern AAV manufacturing demands precise capsid characterization to distinguish empty, partial, and full particles, as regulators now require rigorous purity and potency control for clinical safety.

Designing Cell Therapy Analytical Programs For Regulatory Success

Expedited cell therapy pathways demand reliable analytical development to ensure robust data, regulatory confidence, and smooth transitions from discovery through clinical stages.

Capital Constraints In CDMO & Pharma M&A

Capital constraints are reshaping CDMO and pharma strategies, driving selective M&A, prioritizing partnerships, and enforcing financial discipline amid tighter investment conditions.

From Outsourced To In-House: Establishing On-Site Lab Services

Laboratory testing services for biopharmaceutical development often are outsourced, but insourcing offers sponsors greater control and stability by combining provider expertise with sponsor infrastructure.

Container Closure Integrity (CCI): A Holistic Approach

A holistic approach to CCI shifts focus from end-product testing to built-in quality across the lifecycle. Learn how science- and risk-based strategies can strengthen sterility assurance.

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This adherent platform has been used to manufacture more than 450 Phase 1 and 2 clinical batches, spanning over 17 years and covering a variety of serotypes and indications.

Improving Leukopak Quality Through Standardized Cryopreservation

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Our gene therapy viral vector process development and manufacturing capabilities are designed to confidently and rapidly progress your products from gene to market.

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