Newsletter | March 26, 2026

03.26.26 -- FDA's 483 Playbook: What It Means And Misses For Pharma Outsourcing

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FOCUS ON OUTSOURCING

FDA's 483 Playbook: What It Means And Misses For Pharma Outsourcing

For those involved in outsourcing, the new FDA draft guidance regarding FDA Form 483 observations reshapes the accountability framework. The public comment period ends May 8.

The Crucial Role Of Apheresis In Cellular Therapies

Gain valuable insights into the importance of apheresis in sourcing high-quality cellular material, and learn how expertise, adherence to protocols, and skilled practitioners impact treatment success.

Unlocking Potential: A Deep Dive Into AAV Development And Manufacturing

When it comes to furthering AAV's potential in the wider biopharmaceutical pipeline, partnering with a CDMO that can foment an optimal analytical and manufacturing strategy is crucial.

The Science Of Collaboration: Building Smarter Cell Therapy Partnership

Successful cell therapy programs rely on evolving, science‑driven partnerships that integrate CMC strategy and translate complex research into scalable, compliant, clinically ready processes.

Practical USP <1665>/<665> Guide To E&L Risk Assessment

A practical USP <1665> and <665> framework helps manufacturers evaluate and manage extractables and leachables risk, supporting quality, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Scaling Cell And Gene Therapies: Crossing The Inflection Point

Progress in cell and gene therapy hinges on aligning therapeutic design with scalable, efficient manufacturing to improve accessibility, reliability, and real‑world feasibility across advanced modalities.

Modern Lentiviral Platforms For Scalable Cell Therapy

A new platform approach streamlines lentiviral vector design and manufacturing, boosting yield, lowering costs, and accelerating access to gene‑modified cell therapies worldwide.

Resistance And Chemical Inactivation Efficacy Of AAV And Other Parvoviruses

Minute Virus of Mice (MVM) is a more accurate surrogate for AAV2 inactivation. The high susceptibility of Porcine Parvovirus (PPV) may have led to an overestimation of disinfectant efficacy.

OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS

Viral Clearance Testing For Biologics, Vaccines & AAV Therapies - Minaris

Soy Peptone HSP-A10KF - Nu-Tek Biosciences

Cryopreservation Services - Cryoport Systems

Advanced iPSC Workflows: Accelerating Cell Therapy Development - Catalent

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