Newsletter | August 4, 2026

08.04.26 -- The Great CDMO Reset: How Sponsor Expectations Are Driving Change

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

From Plasmids To Cell-Free DNA For Advanced Gene Therapies

Switching from bacterial plasmids to cell-free circular ssDNA boosts gene-editing safety and precision, reduces toxicity, enables up to 75% knock-in efficiency, and improves primary cell viability.

Detection Of Adventitious Viruses Using Transcriptome NGS

NGS transcriptome methods offer a sensitive, animal-free alternative for detecting viruses in cell banks. Analyzing total mRNA transcripts enables precise identification and regulatory compliance.

USP Draft Chapters On CCS: What You Need To Know

Learn why it's important to stay aligned with evolving Annex 1 expectations to support sterility assurance, regulatory compliance, and patient safety across sterile drug manufacturing operations.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

The Great CDMO Reset: How Sponsor Expectations Are Driving Change

CDMO mergers and acquisitions and the addition of services has been a dominating trend in outsourcing; comprehensive offerings and scale are proclaimed indispensable to customers. Sufficient time has now elapsed so we can evaluate this era of more and those claims.  Chief Editor Louis Garguilo looks into the evidence, and comes up with some interesting developments.

Why Capacity, Automation, And Flexibility Are Reshaping CGT Manufacturing

Recent investments — mostly by CDMOs — are expanding manufacturing capacity to support the growing cell and gene therapy pipeline. We also discuss associated trends and impacts.

Why Curiosity May Matter More Than Experience In CMC Hiring

Would you like a shortcut to failure in regulatory CMC? Hire extensively based on what candidates already know. That’s a provocation underlying a number of conversations with senior leaders in regulatory CMC, and it feels especially relevant to outsourcing. With the correct attitude and leadership, learning (yes, on the job) may beat credentials for long-term success.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

POSTmark Autologous: The Case For Manufacturing Continuity

Bridging the gap between early cell therapy development and clinical manufacturing requires operational continuity. Standardizing automated equipment eliminates technology transfer friction.

Common Bottlenecks In Recombinant Protein Development

Early CMC and expression system decisions in recombinant protein development shape quality, cost, and manufacturability, while cross-functional collaboration helps avoid bottlenecks.

LNP-Mediated Cell Transfection In Bioreactors Across Workflows

Lipid nanoparticles are redefining immune cell engineering. Delve into new data that demonstrates the performance across multiple cell types and bioreactor systems, supporting their potential workflows.

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.

Faster, Cheaper Cell Therapy with At‑Line QC

Automated at‑line immunophenotyping QC streamlines cell therapy manufacturing, cutting turnaround time and cost while aligning with conventional methods and enabling scalable, reliable workflows.

Enhancing Gene Editing Outcomes And Safety For Clinical Translation

Assimilate how streamlined vector backbones can improve efficiency, consistency, and expression durability when reliability matters most.

Designing Cell Therapy Analytical Programs For Regulatory Success

Expedited cell therapy pathways demand early, reliable analytical development to ensure data, regulatory confidence, and smooth transitions from discovery through clinical stages without delays.

Challenges And Solution In The Poly (A) Control For Plasmid And mRNA

Poly(A) tail integrity is critical for mRNA stability and translation. Advanced strategies optimize plasmid design, transcription, and purification to ensure consistent poly(A) control for therapeutic success.

Path To IND: AAV Transient Transfection, Producer Cell Line Platforms

The streamlined AAV transient transfection platform de-risks your path to IND and reduces complexity and timeline for lengthy process and analytical development.

The Next Cancer Revolution Isn't Science – It's Manufacturing

Transitioning to distributed manufacturing can reduce costs, overcome infrastructure barriers, and expand access to advanced cell therapies for oncology patients worldwide.

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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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