OUTSOURCING ARTICLES
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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.
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![GettyImages-1128195910-vial-white-powder-lyophilization]( "Four Reasons You Should Choose Lyophilization for Your Next Project")
Four Reasons You Should Choose Lyophilization for Your Next ProjectLyophilization ensures product stability, extends shelf life, supports sensitive formulations, and simplifies storage and transport, making it a critical choice for modern drug development projects.
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![path of exponential growth-GettyImages-2229192052]( "Trends In Oligo Scale-Up & Delivery & How They're Impacting Manufacturing")
Trends In Oligo Scale-Up & Delivery & How They're Impacting ManufacturingHere, a panel of experts at the RNA Leaders Conference gives a fantastic overview of where we are today and why, as one expert so nicely put it, “This is one of the most fun times to be an oligo scientist or chemist.”
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![Outsourcing-GettyImages-467648692]( "Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Trends For Advanced Therapies In 2025 And Beyond")
Contract Manufacturing Outsourcing Trends For Advanced Therapies In 2025 And BeyondContract manufacturing continues to emerge as the widely adopted model for bringing cell therapies, gene therapies, RNA therapeutics, and oligonucleotides to patients worldwide.
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![cars driving on a bridge-GettyImages-1167795076]( "The RNA Synthesis Spectrum: Between Solid-Phase Roots & A Hybrid Enzymatic Future")
The RNA Synthesis Spectrum: Between Solid-Phase Roots & A Hybrid Enzymatic FutureThere were two additional takeaways I had following my conversation with Kuchimanchi, each of which depicts where there still exists quite a bit of dynamism for an industry which can claim an “established” manufacturing paradigm.
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![PCR machine Thermocycler for DNA or RNA quantification-GettyImages-1227432556]( "A Flexible Mindset For Bridging Between Cell-Based Assay Groups")
A Flexible Mindset For Bridging Between Cell-Based Assay GroupsTransferring cell-based assays for biologics starts with defining operator and equipment parameters, positive and negative controls, and a sufficient dynamic range.
OUTSOURCING VIDEOS
Speaking of outsourcing, Akhilesh Bhambhani, Sr. Director, Biologics Drug Product Development at Ultragenyx Pharmaceuticals and Roberta Duncan, VP and mRNA Program Lead at Seqirus share what they’re manufacturing in house, what they’re outsourcing, and why in this segment from our recent CMC, Scale Up, & The Road To mRNA Regulatory Approval event.
Advancing RNA panelists Alex Aust, Qian Ruan, and Andy Geal share their thoughts on the ways in which outsourcing firms are approaching mRNA development today, as well as why outsourcing — as opposed to building a GMP facility — remains critical for (x)RNA biotechs today.
Developing a client-sponsored Target Product Profile (TPP) and Analytical Target Profile (ATP) is critical to move your drug product to clinic efficiently and meet acceptance criteria.
In this snippet, panelist Alex Aust (with the help of several live attendee commenters) tackles a particularly tricky question: Are our outsourcing partnerships producing high quality products today, and what are the most common root causes of batch failures?
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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![GettyImages-1459917555-lab-research-development-gene-genetic]( "Mastering mRNA Manufacturing: A Focus on Raw Materials & Supply Assurance")
Rapid advancements in mRNA-based therapeutic development have underscored the role of raw material quality and supply chain management in ensuring their successful production.
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![cooperation-iStock-1226854109]( "The M.O. Behind Choosing A CDMO: Three Considerations For New Drug Developers")
The greatest challenge in drug development can be finding a team capable of carrying a molecule through the complexities that lie between the research lab and the patient’s bedside. Discover three considerations that build a foundation for partnership.
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![GettyImages-1869998960 patient, doctor, clincial trial]( "Phase IIb Trial: Evaluating A Novel Treatment For Locally Advanced Or Metastatic Breast Cancer")
This case study highlights a successful Phase IIb clinical trial conducted by an Indian biotech company evaluating a novel treatment for Locally Advanced or Metastatic Breast Cancer.
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![GettyImages-1284529278-syringe-pre-filled-PFS]( "New Perspectives On Accelerating Genetic Nanomedicines Through The Regulatory Pathway")
Discover how regulatory bodies are adopting a risk-based approach to address the unique challenges of genetic nanomedicines, and stakeholder engagement is essential.
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![iStock-528606286-handshake-partnership-partner-agreement]( "Transitioning From Using RUO To cGMP Chemicals For Clinical Trials")
Learn about the common challenges and risks associated with accelerating your molecule's timeline from lab to clinic, along with important supply chain considerations for emerging biopharma companies.
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![Scientist, laboratory, microscope analysis-GettyImages-1530246394]( "Expression Analysis Of CTLA-4, PD-1, And PD-L1")
Advance personalized immunotherapy in NSCLC by leveraging qPCR-based analysis of CTLA-4, PD-1, and PD-L1 expression to identify predictive biomarkers and guide more effective treatment strategies.
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![GettyImages-1288118586 cell development]( "Expectations On The Pathway To GMP For Gene-Modified Cell Therapies")
Learn how a robust understanding of the RNP’s critical process parameters and CQAs is crucial for ensuring product consistency, enhancing patient safety, and maintaining regulatory compliance.
