Newsletter | June 18, 2026

06.18.26 -- Inside AstraZeneca's Fully Electrified Cell Therapy Facility

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Webinar: Smarter DNA, Healthier Cells: Circular Single Stranded DNA in Gene Editing

Explore how non-viral gene editing is advancing HSPC therapies with Touchlight’s mbDNA™ platform. This webinar highlights progress in achieving efficient HDR-based gene insertion while preserving stem cell viability and function. Attendees will learn how mbDNA compares with viral vectors and supports scalable, precise gene engineering workflows for inherited blood disorders using emerging CRISPR and LNP-based delivery strategies. Click here to learn more.

FOCUS ON MANUFACTURING

Inside AstraZeneca's Fully Electrified Cell Therapy Facility

The company won an ISPE FOYA for its Rockville, Maryland, manufacturing site that boasts 100% uptime and flexible capacity to produce thousands of batches annually.

Why Single-Use? Single-Use Technology In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Learn about the role of single-use technology in advanced therapy manufacturing, why pharmaceutical manufacturers are switching to disposable technology, and more.

Optimize Your Workflow With Single-Use Chromatography

Explore how low-volume purification can be done more efficiently in GMP settings with a live system demo and customer insights on optimizing workflows with single-use chromatography.

Conquering Challenges In Viral Vector Production

Scaling gene therapy demands precision and actionable data. Discover how integrated technologies like ultracentrifugation and mass spectrometry enhance AAV yield, purity, and characterization.

Streamlining Mesenchymal Stem Cell (MSC) Expansion

A new functionally-closed cell expansion system featuring a hollow-fiber membrane and customizable protocols is streamlining the production of stem cells for regenerative medicine.

Enabling High Recovery MSC Harvest, Wash, And Concentration

This study demonstrates how a low-shear, closed-system centrifuge achieved over 90% MSC recovery and minimized viability loss, supporting scalable cell therapy manufacturing.

Biosafety Testing And Quality Control Requirements For Lentiviral Vectors

Review the foundational manufacturing principles of LV vectors alongside essential testing frameworks, focusing specifically on replication-competent virus and infectious titer assays.

Navigating CMC Regulation For Plasmid DNA In Gene Therapy

Uncover how evolving regulatory pathways and CMC innovation are shaping the future of gene therapy and viral vector production, plus what these mean for selecting a CDMO partner.

Efficient, Large-Scale Virus-Like Particle Manufacturing For Gene Editing

Flow electroporation streamlines VLP manufacturing for gene editing applications. This technical data highlights scalable production methods that maintain consistent editing potency.

Key Considerations When Selecting A Laboratory Incubator

Choosing the right incubator requires more than reading specs. Check out these tips for evaluating performance metrics, contamination control, and real-world functionality to make confident equipment decisions.

Cleanroom Conceptual Design Paradigm: Converting Spaces For GMP Operations

Gain insight into the nuances of cleanroom conceptual design for GMP operations and see how an integrated approach can ensure regulatory compliance, functionality, and environmental performance.

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Webinar: Residual DNA testing across biotherapeutics: dPCR workflows and a CDMO perspective

Residual host cell DNA testing is a critical quality attribute for biologics, vaccines, and advanced therapies. In this webinar, QIAGEN and KBI Biopharma explore how digital PCR (dPCR) improves accuracy, reproducibility, and workflow efficiency across multiple expression systems. Learn implementation best practices, compare dPCR with qPCR, and discover extraction-free approaches for faster monitoring and lot release. Click here to learn more.

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

Filter Paper Grades Guide - Cytiva

Isolator For Fill/Finish Applications - AST

Simplifying Cell Harvest With Single-Use Centrifuge Bags - Entegris, Inc.

Clean Blood And Tissue DNA Kit - INTEGRA Biosciences

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