Regulations and Compliance

  1. Inside The Phased, Risk-Based Approach For CGT Materials 4/1/2026

    In this segment of Cell & Gene Live, Anthony Blaszczyk, Ph.D., Senior Scientist at the U.S. Pharmacopeia, and Basak Clements, Ph.D., Founder and Senior Advisor at biomatria, were joined by Cell & Gene Chief Editor Erin Harris to discuss the efforts that are underway to close the gap in particulate guidance for cell and gene therapy by developing new best practices and fostering cross-industry collaboration, recognizing that particulates remain a complex, unsolved challenge.

  2. MilliporeSigma Bio-Expo Live February 2025: Upstream Bioprocessing 3/18/2025

    Review the benefits of implementing a closed and sterile sampling system, such as NovaSeptum®, to improve sampling procedures and meet regulatory expectations.

  3. Assessing Residuals In Processing And Fill/Finish For iPSCs 4/15/2025

    In this segment of Cell & Gene Live, Optimizing Storage Solutions for iPSCs, our expert panelists, Pratik Jaluria, Ph.D., SVP Technical Development Strategy at BlueRock Therapeutics, Bruno Marques, Ph.D. VP, Process and Product Development at Century Therapeutics, and Kate Rochlin, Ph.D., COO at IN8bio explain why detecting and quantifying trace levels of cryoprotectants and excipients in cell therapy products involves a risk-based approach, starting with theoretical worst-case calculations based on formulation concentrations and patient exposure limits.

  4. Lower Variability For Viral Titer Determination 1/11/2023

    Learn about the benefits of ddPCR for ensuring precise and reproducible viral titers in the development of effective adeno-associated virus AAV-based gene therapies.

  5. Regulatory Challenges And Future Outlook For iPSC Therapies 5/23/2025

    In this part of our discussion during the Cell & Gene Live, Unlocking the Potential of iPSC Therapies in Regenerative Medicine, Julie Allickson, Ph.D., Chief Technology Officer at Mayo Clinic's Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics and Erin Kimbrel, Ph.D., Head of Cell & Gene Therapy Research at Astellas discussed key regulatory challenges for iPSC-based therapies, including donor cell sourcing, genetic modification risks, and long-term safety concerns like tumorigenicity.

  6. How The FDA's 2024 Draft Guidances Will Influence CGT Regulation In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) share why the FDA’s 2024 draft guidance documents are expected to shape regulatory standards for cell and gene therapy in 2025, with topics ranging from safety testing of allogeneic cells to manufacturing practices and the use of human and animal-derived materials.

  7. Congruence And Divergence In Global Regulatory Approvals 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) explain how regulatory standards for cell and gene therapy approvals are largely consistent across regions, with North America typically leading in approvals, followed by Europe and then Asia.

  8. How The New Administration Could Shape FDA Oversight, Compliance, And Guidance In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) share why the new administration may influence the regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapy, particularly regarding enforcement actions against unproven stem cell products and challenges to FDA authority at the state level.

  9. Focal Points for 2024: Dr. Verdun and Dr. Marks Talk Regulatory Challenges for Cell-Based Therapies 1/30/2024

    Dr. Verdun and Dr. Marks provide detailed feedback on the regulatory challenges facing cell therapy and explain the Agency’s most important focal points for 2024, patient accessibility, and more.

  10. Key Regulatory Challenges, Innovations, And Opportunities For CGT In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) detail how the regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapy in 2025 will continue to be shaped by advancements in science and manufacturing and evolving regulatory guidance.