Newsletter | September 23, 2025

09.23.25 -- Optimizing Lentiviral Vectors For Allogeneic CAR-T Manufacturing

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Webinar: Ensuring Compliance in Gene Therapy Trials for Neurological Disorders: IRB and IBC Perspectives

Gene therapy research for neurologic disorders presents distinct ethical, regulatory, and biosafety challenges, particularly with vulnerable populations. In this BRANY webinar, IRB and IBC experts, along with a medical ethicist and neurologist, share insights on nuanced consent, caregiver considerations, and oversight. Sponsors, CROs, investigators, and review boards will gain guidance to navigate these complex trials. Click here to learn more.

FOCUS ON MANUFACTURING

Optimizing Lentiviral Vectors For Allogeneic CAR-T Manufacturing

A group of graduate researchers explored VSV-G affinity chromatography as an alternative to the standard anion exchange chromatography or AEX.

Minimizing Residue Build-Up In Cleanrooms

Residues from cleaning agents can pose significant risks to cleanroom operations. Learn about residue management, measurement techniques, and best practices to ensure compliance and product safety.

Streamlined dPCR Workflow For Lentiviral Characterization

Discover a streamlined dPCR-based workflow for precise lentiviral vector quantification to support safer, more consistent cell and gene therapies through accurate genome titer, VCN, and RCL assessment.

Cell Culture Media Change Protocol

Keep your cells thriving. Learn the essential cell culture media change protocol, including frequency, steps, and tips for optimal cell growth. Discover best practices and avoid common pitfalls.

Cell And Gene Therapy Collections: The Need For Consistency

From donor variability to collection site inconsistencies, cell and gene therapy faces raw material challenges. Ensuring stable, high-quality leukopaks is vital for effective treatments.

Modernizing Your Way To Success In Cell And Gene Therapy Manufacturing

Cell and gene therapy has evolved from a niche concept to a booming sector in just five years, with over 1,300 companies and growing momentum in innovation, investment, and regulatory approvals.

Physiologix Serum Replacement Performance On T Cells

A serum replacement for promoting T cell growth and functionality in cell therapy development shows comparable or superior performance to traditional human serum supplements.

One HEK Of A Viral Vector To Develop

Here we explore the use of viral vectors in gene therapies, as well as factors that negatively affect them during manufacturing.

Syringe Filters That Extend The Life Of Your Instruments And Columns

This scientific brief reviews how high-performance syringe filters protect and extend the life of analytical HPLC and UHPLC instruments and columns.

Purifying Stem Cell-Derived Exosomes On A Scalable Platform

EV production scale increases require paired robust, scalable, and cost-effective downstream processes. Process parameters can be tailored to allow for maximum exosome recovery.

Design, Operation, And Automation In Aseptic Filling Systems

Learn about a modular and compact filling and closing system for flexibility in pharmaceutical manufacturing operations and automated processing of vials, syringes, and cartridges.

Why Standardizing Flow Cytometry Is The Key To Advancing CGT

Watch to learn about solutions to address challenges in standardizing flow cytometry and cell analysis solutions that support drug development at every stage.

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Webinar: Break the Cell Therapy Manufacturing Bottleneck with Day 0 Transduction, Day 3 Harvest

Cell therapies face manufacturing challenges due to slow, variable processes. This webinar with Dr. Carl June introduces Synecta™ T1 CDNPs, which accelerate T-cell activation, enable early transduction, and ensure high viability without extra cytokines. These nanoparticles mimic natural immune signals, simplify workflows, and work across donor and patient samples—offering scalable, flexible solutions to improve T-cell therapy production and clinical reach.

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

AAV Transfection System - Mirus Bio

A Cell Therapy Manufacturing Platform Made To Automate Key Steps - Cytiva

Navigate Cell Engineering Workflows With A Scalable Electroporation Platform - MaxCyte, Inc.

Clearoom Sealants: Bio-Seal - Germfree

A Scaled-Down Solution For Simple, Robust Upstream Intensification - Repligen

Vericheck ddPCR Empty-Full Capsid Kit - Bio-Rad Laboratories, Inc.

EVENTS

Advancing the Future of Cell & Gene Therapy

This 11-12 November, Cell 2025 unites 1,000+ leading experts across the CGT value chain to solve key challenges, from scalable bioprocessing and regulatory hurdles to accelerating development timelines.

 

Gain practical strategies across cell culture, therapy development, and CGT manufacturing, and hear from world-renowned leaders Bobby Gaspar (CEO, Orchard Therapeutics), Christof Von Kalle, (Director & BIH Chair, Research Clinic Luxemburg), and Dame Molly Stevens (University of Oxford). Register Now

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