Middle-European Pharmaceutics in a Changing World

Addressing human interventions to reduce their impact on contamination requires addressing broader considerations than limiting operator activities. Equipment, automation, procedural and component changes can be utilized to make the aseptic activities safer. This article offers suggestions for reducing the adverse impact of intervention throughout the aseptic process.

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.

Many companies face FDA complete response letters due to ongoing chemistry, manufacturing, and controls, or CMC, and analytical issues despite early regulatory guidance. Review key risk points in analytical and tech transfer to better ensure commercial readiness.

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.

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.

Following an overhaul at ACIP, the HHS secretary took the advice of the committee’s new members, saying he was acting on guidance that dated back to 1999.