Newsletter | May 28, 2026

05.28.26 -- Dr. Peter Marks On Why Gene Therapy May Need A New Regulatory Playbook

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Release, redefined: QC testing across in vivo and ex vivo CAR-T

CAR-T therapies use both ex vivo and emerging in vivo approaches with lentiviral vectors to enhance patient access and treatment impact. This upcoming webinar will highlight how QC testing strategies for drug product evolve across both in vivo and ex vivo paradigms —focusing on identity, potency, sterility, and safety assays while introducing a new operating framework for fast, consistent ex vivo CAR-T release testing. Register Now.

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Dr. Peter Marks On Why Gene Therapy May Need A New Regulatory Playbook

At the 2026 @Philly Cell and Gene Therapy Annual Conference, Dr. Peter Marks highlighted how gene therapy science is surging ahead and called for smarter regulatory evolution to unlock treatments for thousands of rare disease patients.

Establishing A Versatile Platform To Intensify LVV Manufacturing

Accelerate access to high-quality, cost-effective lentiviral vectors with this intensified TFDF-based manufacturing platform, delivering multi-fold yield improvements and scalable, space-efficient production.

Quality Agreements, Tech Transfer & Risk Management In CGT

Early quality, strong tech transfer, solid data discipline, and risk‑based decisions help accelerate advanced therapy programs and ensure compliance, scalability, and regulatory confidence.

Controlling Raw-Material Complexity In Cell Culture Media Design

Explore how variability reduction programs improve biomanufacturing by controlling raw‑material complexity, optimizing critical attributes, and boosting productivity through data‑driven partnerships.

Overcoming Challenges 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.

Viral Vectors: The Backbone Of Cell And Gene Therapy

Viral vectors are the indispensable backbone of genetic medicine. Review the fundamental trade-offs and manufacturing strategies for large-scale production of AAV and lentiviral delivery systems.

Shifting Development Paradigms With Emerging Tech Tools

Discover the emerging tools and technology platforms that are transforming drug development, enabling faster discovery, improved scalability, and greater precision across data-driven manufacturing processes.

A Hybrid Approach For Optimizing Transient Protein Expression In CHO Cells

What's the best protein expression format? When choosing between protein expression formats such as transient versus stable pools, considerations include speed, cost, titre, and product quality.

Building A Path To A Successful AAV Product

See state‑of‑the‑art analytical methods for AAV characterization, key quality attributes to monitor, and approaches for measuring infectivity and full‑to‑empty capsid ratios.

Collaborate With A Partner To Bring Your Rare Disease Therapy To Clinic

Choosing the CDMO best suited to manufacture your rare disease therapy can be challenging. Ideally, a CDMO will prioritize your goals while working to ensure quality and regulatory success.

The Crucial Role Of Apheresis In Cellular Therapies

Gain valuable insights into the critical role of apheresis in sourcing high-quality cellular material for therapies, and how expertise, protocols, and skilled practitioners can impact patient outcomes.

From Variability To Validation – GMP Bioassay Success Through Partnership

Turn your inconsistent bioassays into GMP-validated, high-reliability platforms — just like this company that helped a biopharma partner cut failure rates from ~25% to <1%.

Eliminating Barriers To In Vivo And Ex Vivo CAR-T Delivery

Learn how lentiviral vector processes evolve for in vivo and ex vivo CAR‑T, covering yield, purity, scalability, and shifting regulatory demands for safe, consistent systemic delivery.

Scale‑Up Challenges In Adenovirus GMP Manufacturing

Structured process development enables scalable GMP adenovirus manufacturing with optimized performance, yield, and control at large scale.

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The 6th mRNA Based Therapeutics Summit returns to Boston as the leading forum accelerating mRNA discoveries into scalable, clinically validated therapies. Amid rapid deal making and progress across in vivo CAR T, gene editing, and cancer immunotherapy, 300+ leaders from pharma, biotech, and regulators unite. With three scientific tracks plus new AI driven design and next gen delivery focus days, this flagship event drives innovation, partnerships, and pipeline acceleration.

OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS

Overcoming Development And Manufacturing Challenges - AGC Biologics

Simplify Your mRNA Workflow From The Start - 4basebio

Speed, Precision, Impact: The CRO Revolutionizing Bioanalysis - Dash Bio

End-To-End Solutions And Capabilities For Cell & Gene Therapies - Lonza

Your All-In AAV, All-The-Time CDMO - Viralgen

Viral Vector Development And Manufacturing Services - Thermo Fisher Scientific

mbDNA And Custom Circles In Gene Editing - Touchlight

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