Newsletter | November 18, 2025

11.18.25 -- Makary Talks Faster Drug Reviews, 'Continuous Trials,' DTC Ads

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Advanced iPSC Workflows: Accelerating Cell Therapy Development

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) are a powerful foundation for next-generation therapies, but their true potential depends on advanced, reliable workflows that enable consistency, safety, and scalability. By combining robust quality standards with innovative workflow design, iPSC-based programs can achieve greater reproducibility, reduce development risks, and accelerate timelines. Read more on how Catalent’s approach focuses on building optimized processes for gene editing.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Optimizing AAV8 Capsid Purification With Oversized GOI

Enhance AAV gene therapy quality and regulatory compliance with our advanced AEX-based purification platform, achieving >90% full capsid purity — even for oversized AAV8 vectors.

Part One: Challenges In LVV Purification And Quantitation

Scientists discuss the issues with current titer measurement methods, describe the Virus Counter Plus platform, and present highlights of a recent study conducted in collaboration with Sartorius.

Accelerating Gene Therapy Development For NEDAMSS

Discover how one family's race against time led to the creation of a groundbreaking gene therapy for their daughter, just 14 months after her ultra-rare disease diagnosis.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Makary Talks Faster Drug Reviews, 'Continuous Trials,' DTC Ads

Part one of a two-part series on FDA Commissioner Martin Makary, M.D.'s comments at the Gailen Forum in New York City on October 30, 2025.

The Moral Economics Of Precision Medicine

The most complex and expensive drugs to develop often target terrible diseases that affect only a small number of people and will never reach blockbuster status.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Exploring An Integrated Solution For AAV Vector Clinical Production

Every choice is critical in AAV vector production. Experts share how to make the right choices, from the process and cell line, to off-the-shelf plasmids and qualified analytical methods.

Overcome Scale-Up Hurdles For Adenovirus-Based Vaccine Manufacturing

Learn about the development and effective scale-up of a robust process for manufacturing adenovirus vectors and the obstacles that were encountered and successfully overcome.

Opportunities To Accelerate Allogeneic Cell Therapy

Consider the potential of allogeneic cell therapies to combine the efficacy of personalized medicine with the scalability, accessibility, and uniformity of traditional off-the-shelf therapeutics.

Key CMC Step For Cell Therapy IND Success

Ensure cell therapy products are consistently manufactured with safety, quality, and potency, supporting regulatory approval and successful clinical development.

Meeting AI Compliance In Life Sciences: 5 Critical Requirements

Life sciences manufacturers face growing pressure to adopt AI while staying compliant. Review five key areas to evaluate AI tools and how to simplify adoption with regulatory assurance.

Insights Into GMP Manufacturing Of RNA-LNP Drug Products

Explore the following considerations for manufacturing RNA-LNP drug products surrounding process and analytical development, automation, environmental monitoring, and strategic collaborations.

Why Embrace Diversity, Equity, And Inclusion In The CDMO/Biopharma Sector?

Recognizing and integrating diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) is essential for fostering innovation, improving team performance, and ensuring long-term competitiveness in a global market.

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

Better understand 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.

Taking A Look At AAV Production Using HEK293 In A Perfusion Process

A unique, scalable, and cost-effective approach to generating AAV viral vectors leverages a high-performing cell line, optimized reagents, and purpose-built technology.

Spotlight On Excell-Ence: Project Management Team

Experience = the difference a dedicated, expert project management team can make in ensuring the success and smooth execution of your cell therapy programs.

Bioanalytical Solutions: Discovery PK To Post-Marketing Surveillance

Here, we describe how SGS's Hudson facility can enhance your drug development process by providing cutting-edge bioanalytical testing solutions and seamless global support.

SOLUTIONS

Comprehensive, Integrated BioServices

With decades of expertise in logistics and a scalable global infrastructure, we leverage purpose-built facilities and advanced technology to serve as the trusted partner for your BioServices needs.

Powering Gene Therapy Progress With High-Performance Lentiviral Vectors

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

Translating Groundbreaking Research Into Life-Changing Therapies

Our flexible partnership models empower you to scale efficiently and confidently — whether advancing a single molecule or managing a complex portfolio of therapeutic candidates.

Unlocking Healthier Futures With Cell And Gene Therapy

Leveraging a partner with expertise and integrated, end-to-end solutions can help overcome obstacles to increase patient access and ensure the safe distribution of your advanced therapy product.

Advancing Innovative Plasmid DNA Manufacturing Solutions For CGT

Supporting over 15 commercial therapy programs globally, we empower scientists with cutting-edge tools, personalized services, and regulatory support.

Gene Therapy, Oncolytic Viruses, Viral Vaccines CDMO Services

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

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 capabilities. 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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