Newsletter | December 23, 2025

12.23.25 -- Why Do So Few Cell Therapies Make The Leap From Lab To GMP?

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FOCUS ON MANUFACTURING

Why Do So Few Cell Therapies Make The Leap From Lab To GMP?

Among other reasons, academic centers have access to sophisticated technology. In contrast, manufacturing suites must use established, validated methods.

A Risk-Based Approach To Plasmid DNA And mRNA Process Development

Balancing robust analytics and clinical readiness is key for early-phase pDNA and mRNA therapeutics amid structural complexity and regulatory challenges.

The Identification Of A MicroRNA With A Key Role In Parkinson's Disease

Learn more about the potential of microRNAs as therapeutic targets being investigated for a number of different disease states.

Viral Vector Manufacturing Using Tangential Flow Depth Filtration

Address the rising gene therapy demands with an innovative perfusion strategy that significantly boosts cell density and viral vector yields to pave the way for scalable, efficient manufacturing.

Enhancing Viral Vector Sterile Filtration: Process Efficiency And GMP Alignment

Explore filtration strategies that improve viral vector yield and quality, with insights on AAV and lentivirus workflows, plus practical guidance for implementing PUPSIT in line with requirements.

Why Single-Use? Single-Use Technology In Pharmaceutical Manufacturing

Delve into the role of single-use technology in advanced therapy manufacturing, why pharmaceutical manufacturers are switching to disposable technology, and more.

Use Of Roche Recombinant Trypsin For Cell Culture Applications

Review the use of a recombinant trypsin in cell culture applications, such as the detachment of adherent cells, in particular with cell lines used in vaccine production.

Use Cation Exchange Chromatography For High Yields In Vaccine Production

Uncover how to achieve high yields in vaccine production by using Cation Exchange Chromatography for purifying SARS-CoV-2 spike proteins. This method provides high purity and minimizes protein aggregates.

Maximizing MSC Yield And Quality: A Comparative Media Study

Maximize mesenchymal stem cell (MSC) expansion with a simplified culture process. New data demonstrates a high-performance, xeno-free media that eliminates the need for coatings or media exchanges.

Non-Viral And Large-Scale Delivery Of Gene Editing Tools

Look at an advanced electroporation platform that enables reliable, large-scale, non-viral delivery of complex gene editing tools like CRISPR/Cas9 for T-cell manufacturing.

Fast And Sensitive Mycoplasma Detection Workflow

Digital PCR enables fast, sensitive mycoplasma detection in cell-based products. Take in how this pharmacopeia-compliant workflow improves accuracy, reduces delays, and supports reliable decision-making.

Why Cell Washing Is The Hidden Bottleneck In Gene-Edited Cell Therapy

Scaling up life-saving gene-edited cell therapies means tackling production inefficiencies. Overcoming the time-consuming and risky cell washing step is crucial for clinical and commercial success.

A Biosafety Cabinet For Virology Studies And Disease Surveillance

Discover how Germfree tackled a unique challenge from the Public Health Agency of Canada by designing a custom Class III biosafety cabinet for advanced virology studies and disease surveillance.

Generation Of Stable CHO Cell Lines For Protein Production

By following the five steps of a specialized protocol, exceptional yields and stable cell lines can be achieved in CHO cells using antibiotic selection.

End-To-End Solutions For Biopharma Bottles

Until recently, only isolated solutions for working filling, freezing/thawing and transporting sensitive drug materials were available. Find out how we've addressed this problem with end-to-end bottle solutions.

 

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

An All-In-One Solution For Residual DNA Quantitation - Thermo Fisher Scientific

Stakeholder-Aligned Design For An Intuitive Manufacturing Process - Invetech

Flexible Liquid Nanoparticle (LNP) Systems - KNAUER

Breakthrough Gentle Cell Separations Technology - CARR Biosystems

Your New Control Center For Cell Therapy Process Development - PBS Biotech, Inc.

Megatrends For Bioproduction Media And Buffers - Nucleus Biologics

Pharmaceutical Cleanroom Components - AES Cleanroom Technology

Sterile Filtration: Filter Sizing For Process Optimization - Entegris, Inc.

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