Newsletter | August 20, 2025

08.20.25 -- 5 Takeaways From The MHRA mRNA Guidance

SPONSOR

Webinar: Real-Time Monitoring of Higher-Order Structure of RNAs by Temperature Dependent Chromatography and Spectroscopy

This RedShiftBio webinar presents a novel biophysical toolkit combining chromatography and microfluidic modulation spectroscopy to study higher order structure in complex RNAs like sgRNAs. Learn how temperature-course SEC, thermal ramping MMS, and orthogonal analyses reveal aggregation, conformational dynamics, thermodynamic profiles, and spectral markers—advancing RNA therapeutic screening and formulation by capturing structural changes under native conditions. Click here to learn more.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

5 Takeaways From The MHRA mRNA Guidance

Having read and reread the MHRA's guidance on personalized mRNA cancer immunotherapies, the following five takeaways will function somewhat as a mind-meld, combining a few of my own thoughts/takeaways with those of the MHRA.

Goldilocks & The Guidances: Finding "Just Right" For RNA Regulations

Do we need more specific regulatory guidance for every RNA modality and therapeutic approach? We asked and the Advancing RNA Live audience answered… Here, panelists Tiffany Lucas and Ulrike Jägle address the audience’s responses, as well as share their thoughts on just how prescriptive the future of regulatory guidance for RNA therapeutics approaches could/should be.

All Of Us Need To Be Rooting For The FDA

In light of FDA leadership changes and operational updates, FDA Matters' Steven Grossman asks us all to slow down and consider why we should be cheering on, not tearing down, the present-day FDA.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

The Future Of mRNA: Four Key Focuses For Industry

Compared to traditional protein-based therapies, mRNA drugs exhibit unique pharmacokinetic profiles and can be rapidly developed, making overcoming their challenges critical for the industry.

Intelligent Manufacturing Of mRNA Through Process Analytical Technologies

Learn how predictive models can monitor key CQAs, such as RNA concentration and nucleoside triphosphate consumption, and explore RBP and MIT’s vision for revolutionizing biomanufacturing.

Regulatory Frameworks For mRNA Therapeutics

The RNA therapeutics and vaccines market has experienced rapid growth, driven by advancements in siRNA and mRNA technologies. Explore how these advancements are being applied to cancer vaccines and innovative therapeutics.

Linear Scalability And Mixing Precision For Nanoparticle Formulation

Find out how you can achieve precise control and linear scalability in nanoparticle formulation with mixing technology that minimizes batch-to-batch variability and simplifies the scale-up process.

Harnessing Chemistry For Scalable Manufacturing Of Lipids

The widespread use of mRNA vaccines has accelerated the development of new LNP-based therapies. Discover how chemists are addressing challenges in lipid manufacturing and purification to bring these products to market.

Quality Assurance In IVT RNA Vaccine Development Using Electrophoresis

Discover advanced solutions for IVT RNA synthesis, focusing on enhancing fidelity in throughput, innovative technologies, and methodologies to optimize your RNA research and development processes.

Scaling Of Impingement Jets Mixing For LNP Drug Production

Learn about the intricacies of Impingement Jets Mixing (IJM) technology and its pivotal role in the scalable and reproducible production of Lipid Nanoparticles (LNPs) for drug delivery.

Partnering With SCC To Build A Biomanufacturing Certification Program

Read about a partnership with Spokane Community College to launch a biomanufacturing program that is building career pathways and community talent for Spokane’s growing life sciences sector.

Single-Step Purification Of A 21-mer Oligonucleotide

Explore how the oligonucleotide therapeutics market is advancing with scalable solutions for high-purity purification, supporting global production of life-changing RNA therapies.

SPONSOR

The 4th mRNA Process Development & CMC Summit returns to Boston (September 23-25) as the world’s only flagship forum dedicated to overcoming bottlenecks and helping mRNA therapeutic and vaccine developers deliver safer and more effective mRNA drugs to patients. Featuring insights from Sanofi, GSK, Moderna, AstraZeneca, CSL, BioNTech, CEPI, US Pharmacopeia, CureVac, Editas Medicines, and many more!