Guest Editorial: Back to the Beginning

Once limited to experimental vaccine platforms, messenger RNA (mRNA) is now taking center stage across the entire biotech landscape.

Imagine a world where cleanroom facilities—essential for pharmaceutical manufacturing, biotechnology, and high-tech industries—are built with unparalleled speed, precision, and efficiency. That world is here, thanks to the hybrid construction approach. By blending traditional stick-built methods with modular and prefabricated solutions, companies are overcoming the limitations of conventional construction while ensuring compliance with stringent industry regulations. In this interview, we explore how hybrid cleanroom construction is transforming the industry, offering faster project timelines, improved quality control, and significant cost advantages. Join us as we delve into this game-changing approach with industry experts who are leading the charge in revolutionizing cleanroom infrastructure.

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

In this episode, we explore BIOVECTRA’s capabilities in antibody-drug conjugate (ADC) manufacturing, from complex conjugation chemistry to synthesis of highly potent payloads. We’ll also showcase how BIOVECTRA’s extensive experience in complex chemistries and specialized small molecule manufacturing gives them a unique perspective, strengthening their approach to ADC production and ensuring clients receive custom solutions across all project stages.

Using its proprietary Optimer delivery vehicle, the company said it uncovered a previously unexploited protein marker expressed on activated hepatic stellate cells.

Regulatory shift reflects maturation of CAR-T field and impacts biopharm manufacturing, development, and discovery.