Newsletter | January 27, 2026

01.27.26 -- Trump's Big Pharma Deals Drive CDMO Investments

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

3 Key Bottlenecks In Cell Therapy Supply Chains

Ensure your cell therapy program is prepared for the future by learning how to effectively navigate sourcing, logistics, and manufacturing challenges with confidence.

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.

Partnering With Health Systems: Essential Tips For CGT Commercialization

Successful cell and gene therapy commercialization requires early, detailed manufacturer collaboration with health systems to ensure scalable operations and seamless patient access beyond the clinical trial.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Trump's Big Pharma Deals Drive CDMO Investments

It is a remarkable twist of industry manipulations, government suasion, and economics. J&J cut a Most Favored Nation deal with the Trump administration that includes lowering prices – via TrumpRx.com – building more in the U.S., and (here’s the twist) investing in the U.S.-based facilities of a Japanese-owned CDMO. Got all that? Chief Editor Louis Garguilo offers analysis.

Allogeneic Cell Therapy's Success Hinges On Perfecting The Platform

The industry remains far from realizing a manufacturing platform with a repeatable, standardized process that can support broad clinical and commercial deployment.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS CONTINUED

Conduct Early-Phase Studies To Improve Manufacturability, Mitigate Risk

While clinical efficacy is the critical benchmark for any drug program, ensuring manufacturability is also vital. An experienced CDMO can help you establish efficient and cost-effective production strategies.

Super Short Activated CAR-T Process

Experience the benefits of faster, more effective CAR-T cell production with this innovative three-day short-cycle process, designed to enhance patient treatment outcomes while reducing costs.

In Vivo RNA Tuning for Liver Gene Editing Efficiency

RNA sequence and guide modifications, delivery platform design, and dose optimization all contribute to gene editing outcomes, which offer a clearer path toward more potent mRNA-based therapeutics.

Rapid LVV Titering Determination

Explore how a platform compares data to traditional qPCR, p24 ELISA, and TU assays in measuring both physical and functional titers.

Lentiviral Vector Upstream Process

Scalable lentiviral vector production is moving beyond adherent systems. Learn how workflows enable linear scale-up in stirred-tank bioreactors for cost-effective gene therapy manufacturing.

Transcribing RNA With Higher Purity, Activity While Using Less Cap Analog

Improve RNA production with a next-generation T7 RNA polymerase designed to minimize dsRNA, boost expression, and lower capping costs for better therapeutic outcomes.

Continuously Improving Quality And Efficiency Of AAV Manufacturing

See insights into an AAV manufacturing platform designed to achieve short timelines and cost-effective scalability for producing clinical trial and commercial material in bioreactors up to 2000 L.

SOLUTIONS

Capabilities Update: Cell & Gene Therapy

A risk-based framework for identity testing of ancillary raw materials in gene therapy is presented, with emphasis on implementation based on product contact, material classification, and manufacturing stage.

Driving Speed And Scalability In Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing

With a robust track record of more than 7,500 GMP batches and proven platforms for multiple modalities, view how this company delivers speed and reliability to help cure patients faster.

End‑To‑End CDMO Solutions For Advanced Therapy Development

From development through manufacturing, specialized CDMO capabilities support the next generation of biological modalities.

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.

Scaling Cell Therapy Manufacturing For Clinical Success

Delve into cell and gene manufacturing capacity designed to support faster development and stronger readiness for therapeutic programs.

Extractables And Leachables Services: Health Inspired, Quality Driven

With our top-tier services, reliable expertise, and global network of laboratories, we provide unparalleled support to improve countless lives.

Phase-Appropriate, Tailored Process Development Support

In cell and gene therapies, your process is the product. Our team of experts develops, defines, and refines processes for maximum efficiency and scale.

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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