Manufacturing Hurdles With Viral Vectors

With a wide range of viral vector-based drugs already approved, viral vectors are expected to remain the primary delivery mechanism for the foreseeable future. However, as the demand for viral vectors increases, addressing the challenges related to their manufacture and scale-up is critical. In this segment, Dave Maheu, VP, Head of Process & Analytical Development at Candel Therapeutics and Curran Simpson, Chief Operating Officer at REGENXBIO share what they consider to be the most difficult challenges in vector development and manufacturing currently.