Outsourcing

The Phase IIa trial will further explore the EP4 antagonist HTL0039732 in combination with immunotherapy to improve outcomes in resistant solid tumors and expand treatment options.

CSL will fund Phase III clinical development of VMX-C001 with an option to acquire VarmX.

This collaboration between Andelyn Biosciences and Tern Therapeutics moves the gene therapy TTX-381 closer to approval for treating vision loss linked to CLN2 Batten disease.

A joint venture between the two entities will integrate mRNA synthesis, LNP formulation, and clinical testing to speed therapies from plasmid design to first-in-human trials.

Aptamer will create Optimer binders for Invizius’ H-Guard technology to enhance complement-targeting therapies for safer, more precise treatments for immune disorders.

The growing cell and gene therapy (CGT) market is driving demand for innovative, robust diagnostics to meet scaling, regulatory, and quality needs.

The agreement expands researcher access to backbone modifications that boost stability and delivery of RNA therapeutics across diverse applications.

Using solid- or liquid-phase peptide synthesis or hybrid approaches, Snapdragon can now support peptide projects from development to GMP manufacturing.

The Hopewell, N.J., site adds scalable, end-to-end viral vector production with integrated quality systems to speed clinical and commercial gene therapy programs.

The newly launched facility is located in The Woodlands, Texas, and will produce plasmid DNA as well as strengthen biopharma supply chains.

The new spinning plant to be built in Nobeoka City, Miyazaki, Japan will produce hollow-fiber cellulose membranes, expanding production of the virus removal filters.

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

Northway Biotech will develop and scale production of AATec’s ATL-105 for the treatment of non-CF bronchiectasis.

Increased capacity will help Circio progress development of circVec AAV gene therapy and in-vivo cell therapy, with the company setting a goal of selecting its first therapeutic candidate in 2026.

The expansion of the Kentucky site accounts for $80 million of the announced investment, with the remaining money earmarked for facilities in Michigan.

Matthew Stober and Campbell Bunce of Abzena talk about the CDMO’s role in accelerating the path of newer and more effective modalities to market.

The department’s newly announced partnerships were part of a weeklong visit that included discussions held at BIO 2025.

The collaboration will focus on identifying pre-clinical candidates for high-priority targets, including a small molecule oral therapy for immunological diseases.

The agreement, which covers a period of five years, has been designed to offer a turnkey service to companies seeking faster time to market for ADCs and bioconjugates.

Bringing in external expertise may be necessary when internal knowledge is lacking, but it is critical that any contract employee or consultant is comprehensively assessed to ensure the right person is employed.

Global scale-up requires developing replicable processes that work the same no matter where they are performed. This can be accomplished with smart factories that utilize fully automated manufacturing platforms.

The proposed $700 million, 700,000-square-foot space will support the companies’ future joint portfolio of next-generation obesity medicines.

While a one-stop shop still has its advantages, sponsor companies and CDMOs are starting to see each other not as transactional relationships, but true partners with a common goal of getting drugs to patients faster.

The pandemic made it daunting for companies to retain talent and then find it anew, but just as that cloud is lifting and workforce diversity is being embraced, AI beckons as a new challenge.

The bio/pharma industry is evolving with intention, intelligence, and a growing sense of shared purpose.