Newsletter | May 20, 2025

05.20.25 -- 'Fractional Hiring' At Your CDMO. Okay With You?

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

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.

Phase-Appropriate Approaches To Manufacturing And Testing

Accelerate the development of high-quality biopharmaceuticals by implementing phase-appropriate, risk-based manufacturing and testing strategies that ensure timely progression.

A Scalable And Robust Lentiviral Platform For GMP Manufacturing

 With the increasing number of clinical applications and interest in the field, robust, scalable, and cost-effective platforms for GMP manufacturing of high-quality lentiviral vectors are urgently needed.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

'Fractional Hiring' At Your CDMO. Okay With You?

We need a flexible hiring marketplace – a new ecosystem – to generate increased awareness by professionals and students of positions in the biopharma industry. “It’s no longer about simply posting full-time jobs,” says Chris Frew, Founder/CEO of BioBuzz Networks. But is "fractional hiring" the answer?

A Checklist For Mechanism-Based Potency Testing In Cell Therapy

New research concludes that potency cannot be decoupled from a product's mechanism of action because surrogate markers fail to capture functional relevance.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Enabling The Outcome Through Enhancing Patient Accessibility

To ensure that the transformative potential of cell and gene therapy reaches every patient in need, we must prioritize equitable access and overcome the remaining barriers to widespread delivery.

Powering Cell Therapy Access: Louisville, Kentucky's Unique Position

Discover why this area is poised to become a leading hub for cell and gene therapy, as highlighted by CCS and industry experts at the 6th Annual Supply Chain Summit.

A New Paradigm In T-Cell Lymphoma Treatment: CD5 CAR-NK

T-cell lymphomas are a complex and increasingly prevalent group of cancers with poor survival outcomes and limited effective treatments, underscoring an urgent need for innovative therapies.

Maximizing rAAV Production Efficiency: Introducing Pro10 Cell Line

This HEK293-derived, animal component-free suspension cell line forms the foundation of a scalable, robust platform process that accelerates AAV manufacturing.

Key Regulatory Considerations For The Next Wave Of Gene Therapies

The evolving field of viral vector production, driven by advances in gene and cell therapies, is facing increasing regulatory scrutiny and analytical demands.

Quality Over Quantity: Where Is The Trade Off?

Our study aims to compare two widely used transfection reagents to our standard process, evaluating their impact on final product quantity and quality as part of our ongoing platform innovation efforts.

A Proven AAV Platform To Drive Down Program Costs And Maximize Speed

Begin your relationship with an experienced AAV manufacturer early in the development journey to ensure that your adeno-associated virus (AAV) therapy reaches patients as soon as possible.

Navigating Challenges In Progressing Breakthrough RNA Therapeutics

RNA therapeutics hold immense promise for precision treatment, but their development faces challenges. A CDMO with adaptable platforms and flexible timelines can help reduce time and costs.

SOLUTIONS

Discover Vector Bliss: From Concept To Clinic To Commercialization

Accelerate your gene therapy pipeline with our cost-effective, high-quality lentiviral vectors, optimized for clinical and commercial success.

Pharmaceutical Change Control Software

Automate and streamline document control and change control processes, but also all other quality processes, including audit management, training control, CAPA, and nonconformance management.

Advancing Vaccines From Preclinical Development To Commercial Supply

Partner with us to leverage our global expertise in development and optimization of cGMP scalable processes, the knowledge base of our global network of experts and leading-edge technologies.

Validated Non-Proprietary Assay (NPA) List

Our extensive portfolio includes a wide range of validated, off-the-shelf assays designed to support various research applications, ensuring flexibility and efficiency in your projects.

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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