Thermo launches AAV production, digital PCR systems Thermo Fisher Scientific announced that it has launched two new products. The first product is an adeno-associated virus (AAV) production system, while the second is a digital polymerase chain reaction (dPCR) system.Read More
McMaster, Sartorius partner on improving biomanufacturing Sartorius Stedim Biotech and McMaster University, which is located in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada, plan to collaborate on an effort to improve advanced manufacturing processes for antibody and virus-based treatments for diseases like COVID-19 and cancer.Read More
Mirus Bio introduces viral vector manufacturing reagents Mirus Bio announced an expansion of its TransIT VirusGen platform that is compliant with good manufacturing practices viral vector manufacturing to support cell and gene therapy development, process activities, and commercial production.Read More
Voyager advances gene therapy platform for CNS diseases Voyager Therapeutics has launched new gene therapy programs for Huntington's disease, amyotrophic lateral sclerosis caused by mutation in the SOD1 gene, spinal muscular atrophy, and diseases linked to glucosylceramidase beta mutations, powered by its proprietary adeno-associated virus capsids.Read More
5 ways to improve the biomanufacturing workforce in regenerative medicine A national survey of regenerative medicine biomanufacturing has revealed gaps in the training of skilled technical workers. The group behind the survey has proposed five steps to improve workforce quality and recently published its recommendations in Stem Cells Translational Medicine.Read More
Cellares, Poseida partner on cell therapy manufacturing Poseida Therapeutics has joined Cellares' Early Access Partnership Program to accelerate cell therapy manufacturing. The collaboration is expected to provide insight into CAR T workflows as well as other technologies.Read More
Future of small-molecule drugs lies in oral formulations The way forward for small-molecule drug manufacturers is through orally administered products, according to Spiro Rombotis, president and CEO of Cyclacel, who recently spoke with ScienceBoard.net.Read More
Blackstone, Intellia, Cellex to launch company addressing limitations of cell therapies Blackstone Life Sciences has committed $250 million toward the launch of a new autologous and allogeneic universal chimeric antigen receptor T-cell therapy company. Also taking part in the launch are Intellia Therapeutics and Cellex Cell Professionals, the parent company of GEMoaB, a clinical-stage cell therapy company.Read More