EMD Chemicals profile

The new lab will be used to develop and scale innovations for the production of medicines and to help secure the supply chain.

In this podcast episode, we discuss novel approaches to drug delivery, specifically regarding adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors, as viewed by two industry experts who recently exhibited at the annual ASGCT meeting.

As a recognized leader in immunophenotyping for clinical trials, Kevin Lang from PPD discusses how spectral flow cytometry is transforming drug development, particularly in cell and gene therapies like CAR-T. He also dives into his award-winning research, including his 2024 WRIB Poster Award-winning work, and his insights from presenting at AAPS PharmSci360.

The grant encompasses $100,000 each from the Life Sciences Entrepreneurship Center and Berkeley SkyDeck, with SkyDeck having the option to invest an additional $100,000.

Matt Cushing, VP of Quality and Science, Nelson Labs, and Susan J. Schniepp, distinguished fellow at Regulatory Compliance Associates, a Nelson Labs Company, discuss PDA/ANSI Standard 06-2025: Assessment of Quality Culture Guidance Documents, Models, and Tools, which was published in February 2025.