Newsletter | November 11, 2026

11.11.26 -- Confronting The Operational Burden Of mRNA Release

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Webinar: Understanding the Impact of IVT mRNA Impurities on Cellular Responses

Not all mRNA is created equal. But how much do impurities really impact therapeutic performance? Join Roche experts to explore how IVT mRNA impurities influence translation efficiency, reactogenicity, and cellular responses. Discover advanced analytical techniques for identifying critical impurities and learn how connecting purity profiles with biological functionality can strengthen quality control strategies for RNA-based therapeutics. Click here to learn more.

FEATURED EDITORIAL

Protecting The Platform: Trade Secret Protection For RNA Biotech Companies

As RNA therapeutics grow more complex and collaborative, trade secrets are becoming an increasingly important part of protecting valuable platform innovation.

The External Partners Delivering The Components Of RNA Therapies

Outsourcing the components for RNA-based therapy programs is challenging. The partners you select depend on the area of RNA development you pursue. The task for all RNA sponsors is to think deeply about assembling development and manufacturing ecosystems, starting at the earliest stages of research and company formation.

The 20-Method Hurdle: Confronting The Operational Burden Of mRNA Release

Though this Advancing RNA Live panel believes we’re still at too early a stage to begin reducing the number of methods we need for release, Sanofi’s Philippe Talaga, AbbVie’s Elaine Peters, and Tessera’s Ilya Shestopalov had a few ideas on what we can and should be doing today to set us up for more streamlined release panels in the future.  

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

6 Trends Continuing To Redefine Biologics Manufacturing In 2026

Smarter fill technologies, onshoring, and advanced automation are reshaping modern biologics manufacturing to improve overall efficiency, reduce operational risk, and protect value.

Engineered RNA Polymerases For Better Yield, Integrity, Capping, And dsRNA In IVT

Two engineered non-T7 polymerase lineages face T7 in head-to-head IVT testing across four transcript lengths. Find out how capping, dsRNA, and translatability compare, and which lineage needs its own promoter.

Optimizing Contamination Control: Strategy Planning And Execution

In a highly regulated environment, maintaining facility compliance is paramount. See how a robust contamination control strategy ensures compliance, product quality, and operational efficiency.

High-Performing Ionizable Lipids For Controlled Nucleic Acid Delivery

Ionizable lipids are central to effective mRNA delivery, directly influencing potency and biodistribution. Advancing delivery beyond the liver requires deeper structure-function insights.

Developing Robust mRNA Processes In A cGMP Environment

Evaluate current and emerging technologies to optimize mRNA manufacturing, especially when considering commercial production and the validation of processes in a cGMP environment.

Levers To Optimize The IVT Reaction For Increased mRNA Yield

Mastering IVT yield requires balancing magnesium and nucleotide ratios. Learn how specific buffers and pyrophosphatase optimize mRNA synthesis for scalable, high-quality therapeutic production.

Mapping The Future Of RNA Therapeutics Across Scales And Systems

As RNA innovation shifts toward scalable development, explore critical advances in delivery, manufacturing, analytics, and regulatory pathways driving broader therapeutic impact.

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