Newsletter | October 23, 2025

10.23.25 -- CGT Success Starts With The First Mile

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New Whitepaper: Insights into MSC-Based Therapies

Discover key advancements in MSC-based therapies with insights from Corning's Field Application Scientists. Explore methods for MSC isolation, production considerations, media options, cell expansion technologies, and cGMP manufacturing. Gain valuable learnings from collaborations with academic researchers, biotech, and pharmaceutical companies, featuring real-world case studies. Whether you're scaling for clinical applications or advancing research, this whitepaper provides actionable strategies to optimize MSC production and push the boundaries of therapeutic development.

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CGT Success Starts With The First Mile

The so-called "last mile" in cell therapy gets a lot of attention. What about the first mile, the journey cells take between the donor and the manufacturing site?

Using Next Generation Sequencing Methods For Virus Vector Identity Testing

Sequencing techniques play a crucial role in establishing the quality attributes of a variety of therapeutic products. Delve into what advantages NGS offers for obtaining accurate sequences.

Unlock Viral Vector Yield And Efficiency With Upstream Intensification

Streamline viral vector manufacturing with perfusion technologies that reduce costs and improve scalability. Discover how a tangential flow depth filtration system enhances yield and quality.

Starting With The End In Mind: Overcoming Challenges In CGT

Explore insights from international experts on the rapidly growing CGT field. What are the challenges being faced? What trends are being seen? What are the future directions for cell and gene therapy?

CD8+ Single Positive T Cell Differentiation From HiPSC Using Feeder-Free System

Learn about a feeder-free method to differentiate CD8+ single positive T cells from human induced pluripotent stem cells, which offers promising advancements for scalable and efficient cell therapies.

Analysis Of LNP Lipids With Evaporative Light Scattering Detection

Jump into this thorough analysis of lipids in LNP formulations using HPLC, a technique crucial for quality control in the production of mRNA vaccines and therapeutics.

Vial Adapter Considerations For Cell And Gene Therapy Applications

Review features that need to be considered to choose a vial adapter for cell and gene therapy drug products and a case study where vial adapter transfer devices have been used to extract lentiviruses.

Using Automated Spinoculation For CAR T Cell Lentiviral Transduction

There is a growing demand for closed and automated lentiviral transduction steps in CAR T cell therapy workflows. Get to know a potential solution to address this unmet need.

Computational Fluid Dynamic Characterization Of Vertical-Wheel Bioreactors

See how computational fluid dynamics (CFD) characterize and scale-up vertical-wheel bioreactors, optimizing hydrodynamic conditions for effective induced pluripotent stem cell (iPSC) culture.

How AI Is Streamlining Cell And Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Understand how AI, powered by quality data and real-time monitoring technologies, is accelerating production and bringing life-saving treatments to more patients worldwide.

Innovative Technologies To Accelerate Identification Of High-Quality Clones

Cell line development (CLD) is a process often filled with obstacles that can significantly hinder scientific progress. Watch and learn how to overcome common challenges.

Choosing The Most Effective Transfection Reagent For Your Needs

Choosing the right transfection reagent can be confusing. This guide explores product names, their applications, and the importance of testing beyond labeled uses.

Demonstration Of Scalability For A Novel Fixed Bed Reactor Platform

Designed to enable efficient scalability, a new FBR platform allows operators to use one technology, with a standardized workflow, for their process development, scale-up, and manufacturing processes.

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Webinar: Enhancing viral vector sterile filtration: process efficiency and GMP alignment

Sterile filtration is vital to viral vector manufacturing success—impacting yield, quality, and compliance. Join Cytiva to explore advances with Supor™ EKV and Supor™ Prime filters for AAV and lentivirus workflows. Learn how optimized filtration strategies boost recovery and streamline downstream operations, plus gain practical guidance on implementing PUPSIT in line with EU GMP Annex 1. Click here to learn more.

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

Cell Culture Media & Supplements - RoosterBio

A Comprehensive Upstream Platform For Gene Therapy Applications - Cytiva

Instrument For Automated Cell Processing In A Closed System - Miltenyi Biotec

Automated Production Line For Vial Filling And Crimping – A Case Study - 3P innovation

CellShot PFEP™ + Proliva™: Enhancing Post-EP Proliferation - Femtobiomed Inc.

EVENTS

Advancing the Future of Cell & Gene Therapy

This 11-12 November, Cell 2025 unites 1,000+ leading experts across the CGT value chain to solve key challenges, from scalable bioprocessing and regulatory hurdles to accelerating development timelines.

 

Gain practical strategies across cell culture, therapy development, and CGT manufacturing, and hear from world-renowned leaders Bobby Gaspar (CEO, Orchard Therapeutics), Christof Von Kalle, (Director & BIH Chair, Research Clinic Luxemburg), and Dame Molly Stevens (University of Oxford). Register Now

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