Newsletter | July 20, 2026

07.20.26 -- Mapping Early-Phase Supply Chain Bottlenecks That Doom Pipelines

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CDMO Of The Year: Cell & Gene Therapy

The CDMO Leadership Awards are based on feedback from biopharma sponsor companies and independently analyzed by Tufts Center for the Study of Drug Development. MilliporeSigma is proud to announce their distinction as 2026’s Cell & Gene Therapy CDMO of the year, and best in class distinctions for: Biologics – Technology Use and Cell & Gene Therapy - Analytical Services, Overall Staff, Project Management,  Cultural Fit, Technology Use. More.

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Mapping Early-Phase Supply Chain Bottlenecks That Doom Pipelines

Many sponsors miscast preclinical development as an unglamorous step between discovery and the clinic. Here's how the consequences may lead to irrevocable losses.

Consistency Engineered For Animal‑Free Bioprocessing

Animal‑free soy‑based materials provide consistent molecular weight profiles, stable mineral levels, and controlled manufacturing to ensure reliable, reproducible bioprocessing performance.

The Cornerstones Of Cell Therapy Excellence

Cell therapy success relies on integrated analytics, process development, quality, and manufacturing, using risk management and DoE strategies to ensure scalable, compliant, cost-effective delivery.

A User‑Focused Approach To Life Science Innovation

Explore how thoughtful engineering and user‑focused design can transform everyday lab tools into more intuitive solutions, as well as how small innovations can remove persistent workflow challenges.

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.

Efficient Late-Stage Development Of Biologics

Reducing biologics manufacturing costs requires strategic late-stage process development, yield optimization, scale-up, and raw material substitution—all while maintaining product quality and regulatory compliance.

Put Your AAV On The Fast-Track To The Clinic

Review an innovative method to fast-tracking AAVs through a platform approach that easily scales as the project progresses to late-stage GMP production and to market.

How To Choose The Right CDMO

Advanced therapy manufacturing requires deep biological expertise. Choosing a partner with translational experience and a robust CMC strategy is vital to navigating complex regulatory reviews.

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Bioprocessing Summit

Elevate your expertise, embrace innovation, and connect with the global leaders transforming bioprocessing for the digital age. The Bioprocessing Summit unites a global community of scientists, engineers, and executives driving innovation and digitalization across process development, scale-up, quality, and analytics for biologics, antibodies, cell and gene, RNA, and oligonucleotide therapies. Join us August 10-13 in Boston to explore how technology, data, and AI are reshaping every stage of the bioprocessing journey. Learn more at BioprocessingSummit.com 

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Accelerate Your Next In Vivo CAR-T Program - Lonza

LEG14-Mediated TCR Knock-In For T-Cell Engineering - ElevateBio

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

Cell And Gene Therapy CDMO Services - Miltenyi Bioindustry

Digital Solutions To Solve Manufacturing And Tech Transfer Challenges - Emerson

Mammalian Services - 3PBIOVIAN

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