Newsletter | June 30, 2026

06.30.26 -- The BIOSECURE Act Debate: Why The Industry Still Can't Agree On WuXi

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CDMO Of The Year: Cell & Gene Therapy

The CDMO Leadership Awards are based on feedback from biopharma sponsor companies and independently analyzed by Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. MilliporeSigma is proud to announce their distinction as 2026’s Cell & Gene Therapy CDMO of the year, and best in class distinctions for: Biologics – Technology Use and Cell & Gene Therapy - Analytical Services, Overall Staff, Project Management, Cultural Fit, Technology Use. More.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

AAV Capsid Analysis With Single Particle Mass Photometry

Accurate AAV capsid ratios are critical to gene therapy efficacy. See how mass photometry delivers faster, lower-cost E/F analysis with single-particle resolution.

Removing Cost Barriers To Scalable AAV Manufacturing

Alternative AAV manufacturing approaches can dramatically reduce cost per dose, improve scalability, and increase yields across serotypes, enabling broader patient access to gene therapies.

Current Challenges In The Plasmid DNA Manufacturing Process

PolyA tail stability shapes mRNA potency, consistency, and manufacturability. Addressing integrity early reduces variability, simplifies workflows, and supports reliable clinical scale‑out.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The BIOSECURE Act Debate: Why The Industry Still Can’t Agree On WuXi

Through more than a dozen editorials starting in February of 2024, Chief Editor Louis Garguilo has disagreed a most reliable, trusted, and thus utilized global CDMO deserves to be brandished as off-limits to U.S. drug sponsors. Here we are again: WuXi AppTec is included in the Pentagon’s new list of companies said to have ties to the Chinese government and military. Here is Garguilo's update.

Beyond the Hype: The Operational Reality Of Aseptic Automation

Let's debunk the misconception that robotics, gloveless systems, or fully closed isolators automatically result in Annex 1 compliance for cell and gene therapies.

Trust, But Verify: Why CDMO Arrangements Outweigh Relationships

Manda Pasarkar, Global Regulatory Affairs, CMC Head, Sanofi, has overseen global, multi-billion-dollar portfolios of products from early development to commercialization. She spoke with Chief Editor Louis Garguilo on her outsourcing strategy and philosophy.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Compressing Tech Transfer Timelines Through Digital CMC Standardization

Digital CMC platforms address tech transfer inefficiencies by unifying process knowledge, reducing compliance risk, and significantly compressing CDMO onboarding timelines.

Expanding The Capabilities Of Targeted Integration

See the demonstration of precise, site‑specific integration of a 50 kb multi‑gene construct into human iPSCs, overcoming size limits of traditional genome‑engineering approaches.

Validate Cryopreservation As A Defined Input, Not A Variable

Treating cryopreservation as a validated, controlled input improves consistency, quality, and patient outcomes by reducing variability across cell therapy manufacturing, storage, and distribution.

How To Choose Your Bioanalysis CRO

Choosing a CRO requires more than proposals. Assess reliability, automation, GLP rigor, scientific engagement, pricing clarity, and capacity to find partners who deliver defensible data on real timelines.

Complexing RNPs: Have You Established Your Clinical Acceptance Criteria?

Ensuring consistency and quality at every manufacturing stage is critical for CRISPR-Cas gene editing. To achieve this, the FDA recommends establishing well-defined acceptance criteria for RNP formation.

Laminar And Turbulent Mixing Techniques For LNP Formulations Scale Up

Explore the critical factors in scaling up lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulation, comparing the advantages and limitations of both laminar (microfluidic) and turbulent (tee and jet) mixing technologies.

Optimized Transient Transfection Platform: AAV Program From Gene To GMP

Achieve faster AAV gene therapy progress by adopting a unified platform for manufacturing. Accelerate your program to GMP readiness with up to 9x higher titers and robust, high-quality full capsid yields.

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Next-Gen Analytical Services

Optimizing Cell Culture Performance With High-Yield Soy Peptones

Streamlining CRISPR-Cas9 Gene Editing

Accelerating Cell Therapy Innovations From Lab To Market

Analytical Testing Capabilities

A Concept-To-Commercial Gene Therapy CDMO

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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