CLINICAL TRIALS ARTICLES
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![Business support, teamwork-GettyImages-2267605245]( "The RNA Ties That Bind: 3 Takeaways From The OPT Congress")
The RNA Ties That Bind: 3 Takeaways From The OPT CongressHere, I unpack three takeaways I had from the OPT Congress, each of which I’d argue are indicative of the interconnectedness across the genetic medicines field.
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![Global health safety regulation-GettyImages-2245658628]( "How Informal FDA Feedback Is Quietly Driving RNA Capital Allocation")
How Informal FDA Feedback Is Quietly Driving RNA Capital AllocationSubtle FDA signals — especially in pre-IND talks — are quietly shaping RNA investment. Early regulatory feedback on CMC and comparability now drives how investors assess risk and allocate capital.
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![Investment in medical and pharma business GettyImages-1299804755]( "2026 RNA Investment Landscape: Recent Deals, IPOs, And Venture Trends")
2026 RNA Investment Landscape: Recent Deals, IPOs, And Venture TrendsAs RNA investing matures, capital is flowing toward delivery, durability, and regulatory credibility. This column breaks down the deals, IPO signals, and venture theses shaping RNA’s 2026 winners—and why.
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![Vector Retro Astronaut Team Exploring a Planet on a Jetpack-GettyImages-2186580479]( "A New Space Race: Reclaiming Efficiency In The mRNA Industry")
A New Space Race: Reclaiming Efficiency In The mRNA IndustryIt goes without saying that efficiency in drug development is tantamount — especially when it comes to getting much-needed clinical data. So, when I asked Allan Shaw about the ongoing trends he anticipates seeing more of in 2026, he immediately pointed to the increasing prominence of overseas development, particularly in nations like Australia and China.
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![Skyscraper under construction-GettyImages-1949243231]( "Money In The Bank: Why 2025's Setbacks Were The Foundation RNA Needed")
Money In The Bank: Why 2025's Setbacks Were The Foundation RNA NeededI saw 2025 as a year that was foundational for our efforts to learn more about the biology and function of our products. However, there were two developments in particular that, to me, encapsulated the trials, tribulations, and ultimately the success of an industry that is doing its damnedest to answer one of the biggest questions facing us: “Why RNA?”
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![Potter at work-GettyImages-1142834523]( "Beyond The Hype: How 2025's Successes & Realities Will Shape mRNA In 2026")
Beyond The Hype: How 2025's Successes & Realities Will Shape mRNA In 2026Here, in part two of this multi-part series, we hear from Melissa Bonner, CSO of nChroma Bio and Andy Geall, CDO of Replicate Biosciences, who call attention to several developments of the past year they’ve been watching and how they see these developments informing our conversations about and work with mRNA in 2026 and beyond.
CLINICAL TRIALS VIDEOS
In this segment, Russell Johnson, VP Formulation Research for RVAC Medicines, and Aalok Shah, Director of Formulation & Drug Delivery, Strand Therapeutics, discuss which ongoing industry efforts to improve LNPs and the RNA/mRNA cargo they're watching closely that could help the RNA industry move beyond hepatic delivery.
Among the more prevalent genetic conditions, Duchenne muscular dystrophy affects an estimated one in 3,500 male births worldwide. It's caused by mutations of the DMD gene, which regulates the production of a protein called dystrophin. Approved DMD treatments haven't demonstrated strong clinical outcomes, but James McArthur, Ph.D. and his team at PepGen are seeking to change that with a pipeline of disease-modifying peptide-conjugated oligonucleotide candidates derived from the company's Enhanced Delivery Oligonucleotide platform. The Business of Biotech caught up with Dr. McArthur at PepGen's Cambridge headquarters to learn more.
In this video, Russell Johnson, VP Formulation Research for RVAC Medicines, and Aalok Shah, Director of Formulation & Drug Delivery for Strand Therapeutics, outline several examples of foundational research that could provide insights into how we attain more specific cellular uptake of LNPs.
Hosted by Cell & Gene Collaborative Director Anna Rose Welch, ARW on RNA puts a creative spin on the emerging mRNA + RNA therapeutics industry. Here, in Episode 5, Welch dives into the separate — but strikingly similar — worlds of fly fishing and mRNA R&D. In particular, she explains how a fly fisherman’s strategies to catch a fish relate to the work of mRNA scientists as they strive to identify the most appropriate immunogenicity profiles for their mRNA vaccines or therapeutics.
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![Single-Vendor CDMOs Bring Speed And Cost Savings To The Table]( "The Bioanalysis CRO Selection Checklist Every Sponsor Should Use Before Signing An MSA")
Choosing a CRO requires more than proposals. Assess reliability, automation, GLP rigor, scientific engagement, pricing clarity, and capacity to find partners who deliver defensible data on real timelines.
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![GettyImages-1333253892-laboratory-scientist-regulatory-compliance]( "GLP Compliance In A Modern Lab: What Compliant Actually Requires In 2025")
GLP compliance isn’t binary. Real defensibility depends on rigorous QA, validated electronic systems, and operational maturity — not just a label.
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![CGT-cro-GettyImages-2256752073]( "What Sponsors Get Wrong When Selecting A CRO")
Gene therapy immunogenicity requires platforms, judgment, and regulatory fluency beyond ADA norms. Relying on biologics criteria creates gaps; CGT expertise ensures reliable, interpretable results.
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![cell-therapy-GettyImages-1494029118]( "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.
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![bioanalysis-CRO-GettyImages-2257695920]( "Transparent Pricing In Bioanalysis: A Feature, Not A Bonus")
Unclear CRO pricing leaves small biotechs vulnerable to budget swings. Transparent, itemized costs cut financial risk, sharpen planning, and build trust by setting expectations from the start.
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![cro-vendor-selection-GettyImages-1220794892]( "How Smaller Biotechs Are Rethinking CRO Relationships Post-Pandemic")
Smaller biotechs are rethinking CRO partnerships, valuing speed, scientific access, flexibility, and transparent pricing over scale — driven by pandemic lessons and a sharper focus on operational fit.
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![bioanalysis-GettyImages-2204603461]( "The Bioanalysis Report You Actually Get Back Fast")
Manual bioanalysis variability creates data noise. Automation replaces inconsistencies with repeatable processes that boost precision, support compliance, and deliver more reliable results.
