Newsletter | August 12, 2026

08.12.26 -- Tariffs, FDA Chaos, And BioSecure: How CDMOs Should Operate

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Building Robust Potency Assays with In-Cell Western™ Assay Protein Expression Readouts
Developing reliable potency assays is critical for advancing cell and gene therapies from research through manufacturing. This webinar explores how the In-Cell Western™ Assay enables quantitative, cell-based protein analysis to support robust potency assay development. Discover strategies for selecting biological readouts, optimizing controls and normalization, and creating reproducible assays that strengthen product characterization, process development, and quality control. Click here to learn more.

FOCUS ON REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE

Distributed Manufacturing May Open New Doors For Well-Prepared CGT Sponsors

Although CGT developers have more manufacturing options than ever, choosing the right strategy remains complex. Aligning production models with both clinical and commercial goals is increasingly critical, particularly as proposed FDA distributed manufacturing guidelines could soon enable sponsors to streamline multi-site operations under one quality system.

Tariffs, FDA Chaos, And BioSecure: How CDMOs Should Operate

Tariffs, FDA workforce cuts, and a stalled BioSecure Act are reshaping CDMO strategy. Get the full policy breakdown to stress-test your supply chain planning now.

Engineering Controls For Compounding: USP Rules And Equipment Selection

Aligning compounding operations with USP <797> and <800> requires an integrated control strategy. Explore key criteria for cleanroom equipment selection. 

3 Strategies To Protect Quality, Ensure Compliance, And Drive Performance

Discover strategies to calibrate testing scope to risk, optimize execution workflows, and reduce operational burdens without compromising quality standards or safety compliance.

Glove Integrity Testing: Changes In EU GMP Annex 1

EU GMP Annex 1 now defines clear expectations for glove integrity testing. Examine how reliability, efficiency, and equipment usability are becoming essential factors for maintaining compliance.

From Molecule To Market: Proven Solutions From R&D To Manufacturing

Gain insight into a connected approach to pharmaceutical development that links R&D, manufacturing, and supply chain operations to improve visibility, speed, and quality.

The Missing Coordination Layer For Laboratory Systems

Improve workflow coordination across lab systems with better visibility, automated decision logic, audit-ready traceability, and repeatable processes that help teams move work more efficiently.

How Remote Pharmacy Monitoring Improves Trial Compliance

Read how leading IDS pharmacies are using remote monitoring workflows and digital accountability systems to improve accuracy, reduce site burden, and maintain audit readiness.

USP <788> Revisions And Why Packaging Matters More Than Ever

Prepare for the upcoming USP <788> revisions by strengthening your particulate control strategy to support regulatory compliance, product quality, and patient safety across injectable drug products.

Everything You Need To Know About NGS

Next-generation sequencing technologies and workflow automation are accelerating genomic research. Understand the key differences between sequencing methods and uncover strategies to boost efficiency.

Who Is Responsible When AI Helps Write The Consent Form?

AI is reshaping consent materials, but accuracy, oversight, and transparency remain essential. As guidance evolves, organizations must balance innovation with accountability to protect participants.

Inside The Cleanroom: Training Beyond The Checkbox

Effective cleanroom management requires moving beyond checkbox compliance. Learn how to empower your workforce by connecting individual roles to broader contamination control goals and behaviors.

Cleanroom Conceptual Design Paradigm: Converting Spaces For GMP Operations

Explore essential conceptual design principles for transforming alternative spaces into efficient, regulatory-aligned cleanroom environments for your critical processes.

Complexing RNPs: Have You Established Your Clinical Acceptance Criteria?

Ensuring consistency and quality at every manufacturing stage is critical for CRISPR-Cas gene editing. To achieve this, the FDA recommends establishing well-defined acceptance criteria for RNP formation.

A Timeline Of U.S. Actions To Reduce Animal Models In Research

Policy and scientific validation have aligned to shift drug development beyond animal models. New regulations and technologies are making human‑relevant methods the standard for preclinical research.

REGULATORY & COMPLIANCE SOLUTIONS

Reliable Results For Nucleic Acid Analysis - Agilent Technologies

Modernizing Regulated Product Development And Manufacturing - MasterControl, Inc.

Recipe Importer Tool: From Paper-Based Records To Digital Recipes - Emerson

Why Lab Operations Need More Than Disconnected Tools - Revvity Signals Software, Inc.

Safety-Related Attributes (CQA) In Bioproduction - ACROBiosystems

EMPQ In New Facilities: An Industry-Harmonized Approach - BioPhorum

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