Newsletter | February 25, 2025

02.25.25 -- Biotechs Should Go With An Uber, Not A Limo

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FEATURED EDITORIAL

Biotechs Should Go With An Uber, Not A Limo

Bob Discordia stayed under the radar until this year, when he launched EQUULUS Therapeutics with a precise outsourcing model. His approach? Take an Uber — and he suggests you do the same.

2024 Trends In FDA Observations For Sterile Drug Manufacturers

This data-driven analysis of the 2024 trends in FDA observations for sterile drug manufacturers includes a comparison to the 2023 trends. Which 21 CFR 211 sections surprise you most?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

How-To Master Tech Transfer: Strategies To Sidestep Common Pitfalls

Ensure a smooth and efficient technology transfer by following key strategies and avoiding common pitfalls to streamline your process and achieve consistent, error-free results.

Gene Therapy Natural History Studies: Benefits, Timing, And Execution

Reap the benefits of natural history studies, such as the collection of contextual data, dry runs of expected clinical study visits, test deployments, and test endpoint sensitivity.

Development Of A Downstream Processing Platform For AAV

There is a growing need for innovative solutions that reduce costs while maintaining high product quality. This poster presents investigations to derive an economic and scalable method for purification of AAV.

Biotech Banter: The Realities Of Manufacturing

Experts discuss automation, “platformization,” transitioning early-stage companies to commercialization, and supporting academics driving these innovations.

Unlocking The Potential Of Self-Administered Injectable Medicines

Explore how patients and health care providers perceive and consider using patient-administered medicines, specifically self-administered injectables and on-body delivery systems.

Know Your Product, Know Your Path: A Primer On Advanced Therapy Development

To prevent path-to-market setbacks, it is critical to develop a CMC strategy that proactively identifies scientific and compliance gaps, as well as mitigates risk.

The Future Of Allogeneic Cell Therapy: Hypoimmunogenic Donor Cells

Witness how TARGATT® gene editing and HLA-F technologies are revolutionizing hypoimmunogenic cell development for scalable allogeneic therapies.

From Data To Decisions: Accelerated mRNA Drug Development With Analytics

To stay ahead in the competitive landscape of mRNA development, adopt a comprehensive QC strategy today and begin conducting meaningful tests to ensure the quality of your test articles.

Lowering The Lipid Barrier To RNA-LNP Therapeutics

Industry experts discuss current and future trends, formulating successful lipid compositions and navigating the constantly evolving genomic medicine landscape.

A Next-Gen rAAV Production Platform That's Revolutionizing Manufacturing

See how a next-generation rAAV production platform delivers high yields and superior product quality across various serotypes and genome lengths through innovative process optimization.

Solving The AAV Scalability Challenge

Consider the effectiveness of a flexible, scalable AAV manufacturing platform that incorporates well-characterized bioreactors and advanced production systems to drive cell and gene development.

Partnering For Scalable Suspension Processes Tailored To AAV Therapies

Achieving optimized, scalable suspension processes for adeno-associated virus (AAV)-based therapeutics comes with a number of technical and business challenges.

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

BoB@JPM: Ran Zheng, Landmark Bio

Ran Zhang was hire number one at Landmark Bio back in 2021. Today, she's CEO of the 70+ employee cell and gene therapy manufacturer. The Business of Biotech caught up with her at the JP Morgan Healthcare Conference in San Francisco for a discussion on Landmark's role in addressing the ATMP patient access and cost reduction challenges. Listen now and subscribe so you never miss an episode!

SOLUTIONS

Expanding Cell & Gene Therapy Global Supply Chain Offerings

As cell and gene therapies continue to transform modern medicine, Cryoport Systems evolves its products and solutions to meet the needs of the industry and the patients it serves.

Advancing Innovative Plasmid DNA Manufacturing Solutions For CGT

Supporting 15+ commercial therapies worldwide, we equip scientists with advanced tools, personalized services, and regulatory support to drive genomic medicine and tackle unmet needs.

Understanding Options In Direct-To-Patient Clinical Supply

Learn how DTP clinical supply enables participants to receive treatments in the convenience and comfort of their own homes while reducing (or eliminating) the need to travel to a clinical site.

Small Scale Feasibility

With a simple quote and 10 mg of your research grade transgene plasmid, Viralgen can perform a small scale feasibility study, including downstream purification.

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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