Newsletter | April 9, 2026

04.09.26 -- AI Assesses Passion At CDMOs, But Humans Think Differently

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New data on process development strategies and tools

Join us on 19-21 May - From upstream to downstream for protein-based and gene therapy processes. Attend one session or twenty. Click to explore the full agenda.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

What Biotech Startups Need To Know About Sterile Fill Finish Services

Sterile fill–finish is a critical, tightly regulated stage for biotechs, demanding strong contamination control, smart CDMO selection, and awareness of capacity, scalability, and regulatory hurdles.

AI Implementation To Enhance Quality

Assimilate how solutions driven by artificial intelligence can enhance compliance, optimize workflows, and drive efficiency in biopharma operations.

From Bioassay Development To Linker-Payload Constructs

ADCs have emerged as a promising class of targeted cancer therapies. Explore linker-payload design elements, conjugation and characterization of ADCs, and the different bioassays used to screen ADCs.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

AI Assesses Passion At CDMOs, But Humans Think Differently

A "part two" on passion? Yes, this time employing AI Agents to do some noodling on the subject to supplement the great insight we got from our Advisory Board (made of sentient beings). We carefully define and dissect the idea of passion at CDMOs as a factor for drug sponsors.

Immobilized Enzymes Promise Alternative To Cyanogen Bromide's Toxicity

Proteases may be more expensive up front, but the benefits of cutting out a highly toxic substance quickly add up when disposal and environmental safety costs go down.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

How Utilities And Single-Use Systems Safeguard Sterile Injectables

Sterile manufacturing requires built‑in contamination control, using strong utilities, purified water, clean steam, controlled gases, pressure management, and qualified single‑use systems.

Water For Injection: Strategic Utility And The Case For Outsourcing

Water for Injection is a critical, highly regulated component of sterile drug manufacturing. Outsourcing its production offers faster timelines, reduced risk, and improved operational and cost efficiency.

Why ddPCR Is Becoming The Standard For Gene Therapy Biodistribution

ddPCR is becoming essential for biodistribution because it delivers precise, low‑copy quantification qPCR can’t reliably match. Sponsors need partners with ddPCR expertise for consistent data.

USP <665> Compliance Guidance

Experts address key USP <665> questions, including risk assessment, testing approaches, extractables and leachables, and practical challenges in implementing single‑use systems in manufacturing.

Operational Readiness Frameworks For Pharma And Biotech

Achieving top performance in life sciences requires a continuous journey from Operational Readiness (OR) to sustained Operational Excellence (OE), ensuring safe startup and long-term efficiency.

Shaping The Future Of Biologics Manufacturing

CEO Kenneth Bilenberg discusses building a CDMO's success on trust, reliability, and true partnership. The path focuses on agility to support biologics growth and the reshoring of U.S. manufacturing.

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 focused on translating research into a medicinal product.

Analytical Strategies To Address Common Development Challenges

Discover analytical strategies designed to address challenges occurring during development of new molecular formats such as chain assembly, multiple-MoAs, and diverse post-translational modifications.

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Webinar: Where Sourcing Meets Science: Performance Improvement and Cost Reduction through Innovative Collaboration

Cell culture media consistency plays a critical role in biotherapeutic production. In this webinar, Nu-Tek experts explore how animal-free peptones and yeast extracts support cell growth, viability, and titers while simplifying media development. Learn how Variability Reduction Programs help control raw material attributes, reduce variability, improve productivity, cost efficiency, and supply reliability across development and manufacturing. 
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SOLUTIONS

Path To First-In-Human

Unlike traditional CDMOs that stitch services together, we connect our capabilities to streamline biologics development through Path to First-in-Human.

Deep Scientific Expertise Across The Product Development Lifecycle

Our dedicated staff of product development scientists and technical service engineers provides deep industry expertise from early formulation through late-stage product and process optimization.

Biologics Discovery Service: From Target To Preclinical Candidates

Integrated antibody discovery services accelerate lead generation and optimization with advanced platforms, bioassays, and pharmacology for diverse biologics modalities.

Integrated ADC Offering: From Concept To Commercialization

Leveraging deep ADC expertise and experience, successfully develop high quality, commercially viable processes, spanning from pre-clinical development through commercial scale manufacturing.

Filtration Hardware

Learn in detail about a flexible cross flow filtration solution designed for sample concentration, diafiltration (buffer exchange), cell harvest, and clarification.

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