Newsletter | July 16, 2026

07.16.26 -- Why Fit-For-Purpose Manufacturing Is Becoming The Defining Strategy In CGT

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Why Fit-For-Purpose Manufacturing Is Becoming The Defining Strategy In CGT

This first segment of Cell & Gene Live, “Distributed Manufacturing for CGT: Rent, Lease, or Buy in an Era of Overcapacity?,” experts Emily Moran, Founder, 3LB Consulting, LLC and Sugu Patro, Ph.D., Senior Vice President Global Process Development at Kite, a Gilead Company unpacked one of the biggest strategic questions facing CGT companies today: how to make smarter manufacturing decisions in an increasingly complex and overcapacity market. 

Digital Process Twin Cuts J&J Production Time And Costs

Virtual process modeling is helping to cut production time, reduce solvent use, and improve sustainability. Learn how digital twins enable faster scale‑up decisions and more efficient manufacturing.

End-To-End Process Scalability Of HEK 293 Media For High Titer AAV Production

Explore how controlled bioreactor environments enable optimization of critical process parameters and support robust, scalable AAV production from development through manufacturing.

The Importance Of Scalability In Viral Vectors

Diseases that lack a cure, or even treatment, may be addressed with new gene therapeutic classes. This potential has spurred new investments in the drug development and commercialization space.

EV Content vs. Function: Using Analytical Tools To Reveal The Connection

See how downstream processing affects CD73 expression and function on MSC-EVs through orthogonal analytical methods that connect vesicle content to biological activity and therapeutic potential.

Why CGT Programs Need A Different CRO Mindset

Advanced therapies need bioanalysis partners built for complexity, not scale. CGT expertise, specialized platforms, and flexible timelines ensure dosing and safety data traditional CROs can’t support.

Accelerating The Pipeline: Strategies For Reducing Time-To-Market In Life Sciences

Examine how emerging pharma manufacturers are compressing recipe digitalization from months to weeks, reducing human error, and accelerating time-to-market using automated template conversion.

Rethinking Peptones As First-Line Optimization Tools

Peptones enhance CHO cell growth, viability, and yield, offering a fast, low-risk way to improve bioprocess performance without major process changes.

Measuring AAV Vector Genome Titer Using Droplet Digital PCR Protocol

Achieve highly consistent and precise AAV vector genome titer measurements with this optimized ddPCR protocol. This method ensures accurate dosing and optimal cell therapy potency.

Prevent Batch Failures Before They Happen

Uncover a platform that reduces operator errors and batch failures through automation, real-time monitoring, and intelligent design to ensure greater process reliability and consistent outcomes in your workflow.

Cell Collection Basics For The Transplant And CGT Industries

Breakthroughs in CAR T-cell and stem cell therapies depend on mastering cellular collection. Understanding these fundamentals is vital for advancing treatment efficacy and patient outcomes.

Choosing The Most Effective Transfection Reagent For Your Needs

Choosing the right transfection reagent can be confusing. This guide delves into product names, their applications, and the importance of testing beyond labeled uses.

MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

Achieve High mAb And Complex Bispecific Titers - Asimov

Extraction Of Oligo Therapeutics For LC-MS Bioanalysis - Danaher Life Sciences

Single-Use Solutions: Filtration - Charter Medical

CGT Contract Development, Manufacturing, And Technology Solutions - FUJIFILM Biotechnologies

Cleanrooms For R&D And Testing Facilities - AES Cleanroom Technology

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