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Drug Delivery is Biotech’s Blind Spot. Here’s How we Fix it With Excipients

December 8, 2025

Drug delivery innovation lags behind molecule discovery. Smarter polymer-based excipients can boost biologic stability, efficacy, and accessibility, transforming patient outcomes and biotech success.

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Biopharma

DSCSA in Action: Real-World Lessons from US Supply Chain Implementation

After a decade of preparation, the US pharmaceutical supply chain has seamless, serialized traceability for every prescription drug. Here are my lessons learned during that process.

Cell & Gene

Making CAR T Truly Off the Shelf

Could a single infusion transform a patient’s own T cells into cancer-fighting machines? Researchers are betting on single-stranded DNA and lipid nanoparticles to make in vivo CAR-T a scalable reality.

Outsourcing

For the Love of Patients: Communicate

So, you’re at the stage where you need a CDMO. Some partnerships work and others fail. Here’s what I’ve learned about trust from my experience.

Bioprocessing

Reshaping Drug Development with Mathematical Modeling

Reducing risk, increasing confidence, and enhancing precision through mathematical modeling.

Cell & Gene Small Molecules Biopharma Future of Pharma

The voices driving change and progress in medicine making. Explore stories, interviews, and community highlights that inspire and inform.

Our celebration of the most inspirational and influential leaders in medicine.

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Christine Allen

Professor, University of Toronto; Co-founder and CEO, Intrepid Labs

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Hanns-Christian Mahler

CEO (Chief Enablement Officer) & Board Member, ten23 health

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FOYA: Celebrating Innovation in Pharma Facilities

We interview Scott Billman, one of the judges of the ISPE Facility of the Year Awards, to learn more about the 2025 winners and the trends impacting facilities.

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Three Altruistic Stories to Make You Think

December 3, 2025

“For those of you who are removed from direct interaction with the patients…please remember that your work really matters. It is making a huge difference to human lives.”

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This Week’s CGT News: Advancing Mitochondrial Therapy

December 2, 2025

Our latest news roundup reports on a partnership to bring cell and gene therapies to underserved communities in India, a new biotech using AI to improve gene editing, and more

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Innovation Awards Facilities & Equipment Technology & Manufacturing

Innovation Awards 2025

December 1, 2025

What were the standout drug development and manufacturing technologies launched in 2025? Here’s our list based on your nominations.

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Bioprocessing Biopharma Business & Trends

Five Tips for Optimizing Genomics Workflows

November 28, 2025

SPT Labtech’s Paul Lomax shares five practical strategies for improving genomics workflows through automation, integration, flexibility, miniaturization, and sustainability.

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Cell & Gene Biopharma Facilities & Equipment Bioprocessing Sponsored

The Shift to Agile, Modular Manufacturing

November 28, 2025

As industry conversations around manufacturing change, we caught up with Cytiva’s Joe Makowiecki to discuss modular and flexible solutions.

Cell & Gene Biopharma Technology & Manufacturing Industry News Bioprocessing

Discussing the Big Ideas in Medicine Manufacturing

November 27, 2025

A group of experts share their thoughts on the next “big ideas” that they think will shape the near future of therapy developments.

6 min read

Drug Delivery Sponsored

The Evolution of Syringe Systems

November 27, 2025

Get up to date on industry trends and how syringe systems are adapting in this interview from CPHI Frankfurt featuring West’s Andy Polywacz

Formulation Development & Clinical Small Molecules Sponsored

Understanding the Benefits of Gelatin and Collagen

November 27, 2025

Check out our interview from CPHI Frankfurt featuring GELITA’s Samy Jandall

Biopharma Business & Trends Industry News Bioprocessing Regulation & Standards

Breaking Down Barriers to Biosimilar Access

November 26, 2025

With new approvals for its denosumab biosimilars, Biocon Biologics is working to close gaps in access across Europe. Blake Leitch shares how education, collaboration, and regulatory innovation can accelerate adoption and benefit more patients.

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Biopharma Cell & Gene Business & Trends

This Week’s Biopharma News: Texas Takes on BMS and Sanofi

November 26, 2025

This week’s news roundup reports on Texas’s claim against BMS and Sanofi, AstraZeneca’s Maryland investment, Novo Nordisk’s difficult semaglutide admission, and more.

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