August 28th 2025
Circular RNA offers enhanced stability and protein expression, making it an intriguing next-generation alternative to mRNA.
August 26th 2025
In partnership with AstraZeneca, the company previously announced approval by FDA in January 2025 for the same indications.
The agreement expands researcher access to backbone modifications that boost stability and delivery of RNA therapeutics across diverse applications.
August 20th 2025
Orlynvah is the first new, branded product for the treatment of uncomplicated UTIs to be introduced in the US in more than 25 years.
Accurately targeted immunotherapies through reliable neoantigen recognition enable personalized medicine development.
Optimizing Drug Delivery for Modern Biologics
This article discusses potential opportunities to improve the patient experience through formulation and delivery device technologies.
FDA Explores Options to Expand Access to NonPrescription Drugs
Manufacturers seek clear path to develop safe-use approaches for more risky OTC therapies.
Choosing an Expression System
A Q&A with Alan Shaw of Vaxinnate. This article is part of a special section on expression systems.
Pointed Debate
Industry experts discuss the benefits and challenges of self-administration of injectable therapies.
Optimizing Adjuvant Filtration
A technical rountable featuring Sartorius Stedim Biotech, Pall Life Sciences, 3M Purification, Asahi Kasei Bioprocess, and Bio-Rad Laboratories.
Manufacturers Wrestle with Drug Abuse and Critical Shortages
Soaring opioid use creates challenges for new drug development and supply-chain control.
Scale-up of Human Mesenchymal Stem Cells on Microcarriers in Suspension in a Single-use Bioreactor
Demonstration of large-scale stem-cell scale-up.
Recombinant Albumin Facilitates Formulation Design of Stable Drug Products
Recombinant albumin can stabilize a drug product and assist in API release.
Communications Advances Present Challenges to Manufacturers
Social media use raises questions about applying old standards to new information technology.
FDA and Justice Department Address Drug Quality Concerns
More collaboration and expanded oversight aim to compel manufacturers to follow GMPs.
Auditing by the Numbers
Contract organizations must have highly organized teams and plans to accommodate today's audits.
Budget Crunch, Political Battles Shape Policy Agenda for Year
Pressure to approve new user fees opens the door to action on drug shortages, prices, and regulation.
Biosimilar development in a virtual biotech set-up - Part I
How does working in a virtual biotech environment affect biosimilar development? Anjan Selz outlines target and partner selection in this first of a two part article.
FDA Revamps to Meet New Challenges
Added responsibilities and outside concerns prompt overhaul of agency's structure.
Drug Shortages Create Crisis for Manufacturers, Regulators
Clamor mounts over compromised care and rising costs due to lack of crucial therapies.
Developing and Sustaining a Quality Culture
In a culture of quality, it is important that employees adopt this mindset, not because they have to, but because they understand the importance.
Contract Services Spending: Who's Spending What, and Where?
A survey provides insight into drug companies' plans for spending on outsourced services. This article contains bonus online material.
Global Health Challenges Spur Vaccine Development
Manufacturers fund research and reduce prices to tackle diseases around the world.
Manufacturers and FDA Gear Up for User-Fee Action
PDUFA renewal legislation sets stage for new policies affecting revenue, research, and oversight.
Following Our Own Instructions
Why SOPs are rarely followed, often cited, and in great need of follow-through.
Retrospection and Introspection at FDA
A report commissioned by FDA evaluates the QbD paradigm.
Developing an International Dialogue on Biologics Standards
US Pharmacopeia promotes horizontal standards and a product-class approach for quality attributes.
FDA Maps Strategy to Counter Supply-Chain Threats
Rising imports, overseas production spur collaboration and realignment of enforcement activities.
Impact of cGMP on Supply Chain
Incorporating regulatory requirements into the product life cycle is crucial.
Fermentation Process Technology Transfer for Production of a Recombinant Vaccine Component
The authors describe challenges faced in transfer and scale-up of a fermentation process.
FDA and Manufacturers Ponder Biosimilars Pathway
Follow-on versions of complex biologics require extensive expertise.
Safety Concerns and Shortages Challenge Pharma Manufacturing
Industry struggles to curb drug abuse, diversion, and disruptions in supply to ensure access to quality products.
The Potential Application of Hollow Fiber Bioreactors to Large-Scale Production
A hollow fiber matrix allows for efficient harvest of secreted proteins.
Quality by Design: The Case for Change (Part II)
A rigorous cost-benefit assessment can help to chart a cost-effective path forward.
Filling the Pharma Pipeline
FDA, NIH, and industry seek new strategies to spur drug development and promote access to therapies.