Newsletter | April 3, 2025

04.03.25 -- Lessons In Automation With Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Christopher Choi, Ph.D.

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Lessons In Automation With Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center's Christopher Choi, Ph.D.

On Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Erin Harris interviews Dr. Christopher Choi of Roswell Park Comprehensive Cancer Center about the upcoming cell and gene therapy hub in Buffalo, NY, set to open in 2025. They delve into the transformative role of automation and digital technologies in CGT manufacturing. Dr. Choi also shares practical advice for emerging CGT biotechs navigating manufacturing challenges during early product development.

Viral Vector Manufacturing: A Case For Adherent Cell Culture

Review the importance of alternative approaches to viral vector production and the benefits of intensified adherent cell culture for improving efficiency, reducing costs, and accelerating development.

The Hidden Costs Of Cutting Corners

Developers often aim to cut expenses during development. Discover the long-term outcomes of cost-effective measures like using RUO leukopaks compared to investing in high-quality GMP-grade vectors.

A Focus On Cell Therapy: CAR-T, CAR-NK, And Beyond

As the landscape of CAR T-cell therapies evolves, these treatments are becoming more precise in targeting cancer cells and overcoming production challenges, and are poised to revolutionize oncology.

Best Practices To Adapt And Improve Quality Control Programs For CGTs

Cell and gene therapies require adaptive and advanced assays for characterization and safety assessments, and assays historically used for biologics must diversify to accommodate them.

Harnessing mRNA As A Readout To Develop Robust Biopotency Assays

Discover a new potency bioassay using RT-qPCR to assess relative transcription activity, and learn more about the advantages and limitations of transcriptional assays versus reporter gene assays.

Avoiding The Pitfalls Of LNPs And Complex Formulations

Explore the necessary components of a smooth tech transfer for LNP-based drugs, including the variables that impact LNP formulation and the outsourcing strategies needed to avoid common pitfalls.

Intelligent mRNA Manufacturing Through Process Analytical Technologies

Learn how predictive models can monitor key CQAs, such as RNA concentration and nucleoside triphosphate consumption, and explore RBP and MIT’s vision for revolutionizing biomanufacturing.

Solving Key Gene Therapy Logistics Challenges With Advanced Technology

Discover how cutting-edge logistics innovations are redefining gene therapy transportation to ensure safety, efficiency, and sustainability.

A Robust And Scalable Suspension Platform For AAV Manufacturing

Review the demands for AAV manufacturing using a suspension process and the DOE-based strategy used to achieve a scalable process both in terms production and quality of AAV purified.

OUTSOURCING SOLUTIONS

Specialized Scientific Expertise In Biologics From 2 Centers Of Excellence - SGS

Outsourcing: A Way To Help Your Team Overcome Challenges - Ascend & ABL Inc.

POSTmark CAR-T - Landmark Bio

There's No Substitute For Deep Analytical Experience - Advanced Medicine Partners

Process Development - ElevateBio

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