Newsletter | January 29, 2026

01.29.26 -- Advancing Off-The-Shelf CRISPR CAR-T Therapies With Rachel Haurwitz

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Advancing Off-The-Shelf CRISPR CAR-T Therapies With Rachel Haurwitz

On episode 120 of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Host Erin Harris is joined by Rachel Haurwitz, CEO of Caribou Biosciences, to discuss the company’s progress in developing CRISPR-edited, off-the-shelf CAR-T therapies for hematologic malignancies.

Master Spectral Flow Cytometry: Foundational Concepts And Techniques

Learn how spectral flow cytometry enhances flexibility and resolution in high-parameter experiments. Gain practical insights on panel design, fluorochrome selection, and control strategies.

Advancements In Small Volumes Drug Freezing Techniques

Assess the benefits of different freezing techniques for small batches and their ability to meet the specific requirements and characteristics of various drug substances.

Use Process Analytical Technology To Enhance Real-Time Release Capabilities

Real-time release and digital quality management, powered by PAT, are driving efficiency and compliance, reshaping how manufacturers achieve speed, consistency, and competitive advantage.

Strategies For Optimizing Safety Measures For rAAV Therapies

Review common process-related impurities found in recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) vectors and explore the analytical testing methods used for these residuals.

Key Considerations For Automating A Cell Therapy Manufacturing Program

Delve into the dynamic transition towards automation in cell and gene therapy manufacturing as well as the challenges it presents to start ups with industry experts in this webinar.

Single-Use Centrifuge Boosts Viral Titer Collection From HEK293 Cell Culture

Clarifying HEK293 cell culture and collecting viral titer is labor-intensive and costly. How does the UFMini single-use centrifuge significantly reduce filtration needs and enhance the amount of viral titer collected?

Method For hiPSC Aggregate Expansion In Stirred-Tank Bioreactors

Learn about a bioreactor-based Human Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (hiPSC) expansion workflow that challenges cell availability and process scalability for potential to improve cell therapy applications.

The Importance Of Design, Operation, And Automation In Aseptic Filling Systems

Explore the features of this modular and compact filling and closing system designed for flexibility in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations with automated processing of vials, syringes, and cartridges.

Prevent Batch Failures Before They Happen

Walk through how this platform reduces operator errors and batch failures through automation, real-time monitoring, and intelligent design to ensure greater process reliability and consistent outcomes in your workflow.

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

LV Edge System - Asimov

Scale AAV Production Utilizing The Only Transfection Complex Stabilizer - Mirus Bio

Streamline Viral Vector And Vaccine Development - Thermo Fisher Scientific

4HEK Medium For High AAV Titers Across Multiple HEK293 Cell Lines - MilliporeSigma

A Revolutionary Consumable Empowering High-Throughput Organ-Chip Studies - Emulate

Productive Pipetting From 1 To 384 Channels - INTEGRA Biosciences

Unlock The Power Of Precision With Recombinant Cytokines - Lonza

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