All Advanced therapies manufacturing articles – Page 5
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ArticleDrug approval roundup – May/June 2024
This article highlights some of the key regulatory approvals granted in May and June in the EU and US so far this year, including for oligonucleotide and biologic therapies.
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WhitepaperOne HEK of a viral vector to develop
Viral vector manufacturing presents many challenges related to HEK cell line development, fluid transfer and product viability in the cold chain.
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ArticleModifier gene therapy - clinical development and manufacturing considerations
Expanding on his earlier podcast discussion with EPR, Dr Arun Upadhyay, Chief Scientific Officer and Head of Research & Development at Ocugen, discusses the company’s promising modifier gene therapy candidates for ophthalmic disorders.
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ArticleAdvancing targeted treatments for multiple myeloma
Edmond Chan, Senior Director, EMEA Therapeutic Area Lead, Haemato-Oncology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicines, offers insight into the promising evidence of cell therapies and biologic-based treatments for patients with multiple myeloma.
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ArticleFresh or frozen? Navigating the cryopreservation dilemma for CGT
Cell and gene therapy development grapples with a paradox: fresh starting material is often equated with higher-quality drug products, but cryopreservation is crucial for scale-up. In fact, every approved autologous cell-based therapy relies on freezing cells. Reconciling these truths can be key for the success of any commercial therapy based ...
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NewsOligonucleotide ALS therapy approved in EU
The European Commission (EC) has granted Biogen its third rare disease treatment approval in the European Union.
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ArticlePioneering AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease
Dr Maria Escolar, Chief Medical Officer, Forge Biologics, explores the advantages of the company’s novel AAV gene therapy for Krabbe disease, which could help to overcome some of the immune and safety challenges the gene therapy sector is facing.
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ReportPharma Horizons: Cell and Gene Therapy
This report is dedicated to exploring some of the latest innovations in the cell and gene therapy space, from development and quality control, through to manufacturing and clinical trials.
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NewsImproving stem cell transplantation success in high-risk blood cancers
The new medicine is expected to enable over 99 percent of people from a wide range of racial/ethnic groups to find a donor, research says.
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ArticleProgressing personalised cell therapies in oncology
Dr Imran Khan, PhD, Vice President, Medical Affairs, Hematology, Johnson & Johnson Innovative Medicine discusses the major benefits and current challenges of CAR-T cell therapies, as well as the potential of the company’s novel BCMA-targeted treatment for multiple myeloma.
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NewsCell therapy could help curb progression of heart failure
New clinical trial data demonstrates the potential for a stem cell treatment as a cardiac regenerative therapy.
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NewsAddressing drug delivery challenges of emerging drug modalities
The new company will work to develop solutions to overcome issues within new therapeutic modalities, in areas such as formulation, manufacturing and supply chain.
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WebinarPharmaceutical continuous manufacturing: what’s next for industry?
During this virtual panel, industry experts will discuss adoption of continuous manufacturing in the pharmaceutical industry.
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NewsChallenges and opportunities in the CGT supply chain
This article explores the unique logistics and supply chain challenges of cell and gene therapy development and the future potential of this innovative sector.
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News“Landmark” genetic blindness CRISPR trial outcomes released
A Phase I/II trial has shown that a CRISPR-based gene editing therapy can be safely delivered to the retina and provide clinically meaningful outcomes.
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NewsEnhancing medicine manufacturing through digitalisation
Under a new initiative, manufacturers could increase productivity via innovative technologies, enabling faster patient access to new medicines.
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NewsNovel haemophilia B gene therapy approved
Pfizer has attained its first approval for a gene therapy from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), which is indicated to treat the rare blood disorder haemophilia B.
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NewsCGT Catapult appoints new Non-Executive Directors
The new members of the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult’s board hold expertise across therapy development, digitalisation and leadership.
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ArticleEuropean Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 2024
European Pharmaceutical Review Issue 2 includes articles on cell and gene therapy, from supply chain and manufacturing to microbial testing.
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ArticleSupporting female leaders to advance cell and gene therapies
At the 2024 Advanced Therapies conference, panellists discussed the lack of women in leadership positions within the cell and gene therapy space and what could be contributing to this.


