Considering Comparability in Cell and Gene Therapy with Michael Blackton (INTERPHEX 2023)

BIIE CEO Dr Stephen Wilson explains why Basel's condensed innovation ecosystem was chosen for the institute’s translational research mission.

Experts Harpreet Singh and Steven Quay discuss FDA expedited regulatory pathways for biologics, including Fast Track, Breakthrough Therapy, RMAT, Real-Time Oncology Review, and the National Priority Voucher Pilot Program, and explain how these mechanisms can accelerate development without lowering evidentiary standards.

FDA's Francis R.W. Godwin (CDER) and Kathleen Jones, PhD (CBER) detail a record pace of drug warning letters and the CGMP deficiencies most commonly cited in biologics facility inspections.

Sanofi's Dr Jack Prior detailed a data maturity framework for biologics manufacturing, while FDA and Gilead panelists debated risk-based AI validation.

FDA's consumer safety officer, Jason Chancey, detailed real inspection findings, such as taped gaskets and delayed retesting, behind sterile facility deficiencies.

Inebilizumab (Uplizna) cut MG-ADL scores by 1.9 points versus placebo, supporting its approval in Japan for myasthenia gravis.

Regulatory approvals, trial data, and major licensing deals in 2026 are accelerating subcutaneous biologics, cutting patient burden and reshaping biopharma strategy.

Today’s biopharma news highlights GSK’s myeloma strategy, Insilico’s AI longevity research, and innovations that may improve future treatment outcomes.