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Bristol Myers Squibb is seeking approval of Breyanzi (lisocabtagene maraleucel) to treat relapsed or refractory marginal zone lymphoma, making this the fifth cancer type for which the cell therapy would be approved.

While no new mRNA-based projects will be eliminated, other uses of mRNA technology within HHS are not impacted by the announcement.

Increasing efficiency and quality through effective application of advanced technologies is becoming predominant.

Advanced technology platforms optimize the efficiencies and sustainability of single-use bioreactors, setting the scene for the next evolutionary step in biomanufacturing.

The new platform delivers CAR-T DNA and transposase directly in vivo, potentially lowering manufacturing complexity and expanding treatment access.

Under the licensing agreement, the proposed biosimilar candidate, PolyPB016, will be developed and manufactured by Polpharma Biologics and commercialized by Fresenius Kabi.

Phase III study findings emphasize donanemab-azbt's (brand name Kisunla) ability to slow the decline of patients exhibiting early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease.

At AAIC 2025, Roche presented new data from its Alzheimer’s disease research efforts across its diagnostics and pharmaceutical portfolios.

The acquisition highlights growing investor interest in gamma delta T-cell therapies and reflects increased monetization of biotech licensing agreements.

The biological reagents provider is moving to a 5000-square-foot site in Cambridge Technopark to accommodate the company’s growth.

If action is not taken within 60 days, the White House said it would “deploy every tool in our arsenal” to improve drug pricing practices for American patients.

Prasad’s short FDA tenure brought stricter review standards for gene and COVID vaccines, sparking biotech concern and political backlash.

Smart technology, personalized medicine, and the customization of CDMO relationships are helping manufacturers meet shifts in client demand.

While little information is known about this particular case, its possible implications are far-reaching.

The licensing agreement between the two companies gives Pfizer the rights to develop, manufacture, and commercialize 3SBio’s bispecific antibody, SSGJ-707, which is in clinical trials for the treatment of a variety of cancers.

Outsourcing is booming across all platforms, from fill/finish to cell therapies, as companies pursue efficiency, scale, and strategic flexibility.

Mirvetuximab soravtansine, brand name Elahere, is the first licensed treatment for women with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer in the UK in more than 10 years.

Speedier implementation of the Post-Approval Change Management Protocol is essential for it to have a positive effect on supply security, says Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel.

Following an overhaul at ACIP, the HHS secretary took the advice of the committee’s new members, saying he was acting on guidance that dated back to 1999.

In this episode of the Ask the Expert video series, Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, and Siegfried Schmitt, PhD, vice president, Technical at Parexel, discuss if and when identity testing is necessary to be performed on a final product when the API is sourced from a third party.

Manufacturing sites and a control site will work together in a hub-and-spoke model that has key differences from conventional manufacturing operations.

The agency has extended the review period for GSK’s biologics license application for belantamab mafodotin-blmf for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma.

The investment is part of CGT Catapult’s Cross-Catapult Investment Pilot and will accelerate the pre-clinical development of Spliceor’s trans-splicing gene therapy platform.

Three deaths attributed to acute liver failure appear to have occurred following regular treatment or investigational therapy.

Minimize contamination in cell therapy manufacturing with isolators, staff protocols, sterile materials, and validated suppliers for process integrity.

Genascence’s first-in-class gene therapy blocking interleukin 1, GNSC-001, will enter a Phase IIb/III study in 2026.

The company’s gene therapy, AAVB-039, for the treatment of Stargardt disease progresses to a Phase I/II clinical trial.