Newsletter | May 9, 2026

05.09.26 -- Cell & Gene Best Of April

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FROM THE EDITOR

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I'm happy to bring you April's most-clicked articles. Enjoy!

 

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APRIL'S BEST FEATURED EDITORIAL

Why A Cell Therapy CEO Waited Until Phase III To Outsource

Sometimes, you have to go it alone. For a while, at least. Biotech has widely followed the mantra: engage your CDMO early, and let those experts guide you into manufacturing. Matthieu de Kalbermatten, CEO of CellProthera, a regenerative cell-therapy developer, begs to differ.

Zymeworks Shares Its Design Rationale (And Wins) In Early-Phase ADC Trials

Zymeworks CMO Sabeen Mekan, MD, explores how scientific gains in ADC therapies have influenced first-in‑human trial design.

Rethinking ATMP Assurance When Sterility Timelines, Reality Misalign

The 14-day sterility window creates patient risks and logistical delays. Evaluate the challenges of adopting rapid alternatives to align safety protocols with modern manufacturing timelines.

APRIL'S BEST INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Optimizing Packaging Systems For Reliable Drug Substance Transport

Learn how to develop robust packaging systems and understand why a secure, reliable supply chain is fundamental for the safe transport of critical drug substances and finished products globally.

How AI Supports Data Recording And Quality

AI speeds early‑phase development by streamlining data review, enabling structured queries, accelerating PK/PD work, and revealing biomarker patterns — boosting efficiency with expert oversight.

Advanced Technology Platform For Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes

Demand for EVs is rising due to their therapeutic promise. Explore two scalable platforms that address production challenges to support EVs' expanding clinical and commercial applications.

APRIL'S BEST SOLUTIONS

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Safety-Related Attributes (CQA) In Bioproduction

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