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12.17.25 -- Top 10 Of 2025
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BEST OF INDUSTRY INSIGHTS Connect With Outsourced Pharma:
By Junwei Sun, Lucia Fernandez Verified, Lucia Fernández, Matthew Ercolino, Brandon Haigh, Louis Garguilo Verified
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Outsourced Pharma
11.11.25 -- A (Partial) Vindication For Wuxi AppTec … And Global Outsourcing
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Count on Labcorp's biopharmaceutical CMC services' depth of scientific leadership, excellent regulatory history and global laboratory network to help drive progress in your drug development journey. Highly skilled in characterization, formulation, analytical development and QC testing, our experts will partner with you to objectively advance your programs across a broad range of modalities.
By Junwei Sun, Lucia Fernandez Verified, Lucia Fernández, Matthew Ercolino, Ian Goodwin, Louis Garguilo Verified
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Outsourced Pharma
09.16.25 -- Buckle Up. It's A Strategic Drive To Successful Sourcing
Explore 20+ new CDMO presenters in quick 20-minute sessions during Outsourced Pharma’s October Partner Week. Sessions include Analytical Services, ADC, Large and Small Molecules, Cell and Gene Therapy, and Fill/Finish. Each session offers a quick, informative look at capabilities to help you find the best-fit partner. Registration, on-demand access, and interactive Q&A are all free.
09.08.25 -- Biopharma Manufacturing Outsourcing Is Flexible, Not Fractured
Webinar: From Diagnosis to Dose in 14 Months: Accelerating Gene Therapy Discover the inspiring story of how the Krueger family, with the help of Andelyn Biosciences and leading gene therapy experts, developed a treatment for their daughter’s ultra-rare condition in just 14 months—defying timelines. This webinar reveals the power of patient-led advocacy, cutting-edge AAV manufacturing, and bold partnerships, offering a replicable roadmap for rare disease communities seeking faster cures.
08.26.25 -- Relationship Equity With CDMOs Is Real, Take It From A Packaging Pro
Join Outsourced Pharma Online on September 3rd at 2pm ET for a virtual panel discussion on overcoming difficulties outsourcing development and manufacturing, how does a biopharma organization (of any size) handle a multi-CDMO coordination. Registration is free for this digital event.
06.19.25 -- Multispecific Trial Supply Stability Hinges On CDMO Agility
Did you know Catalent offers contracted analytical services? With over 30+ years of experience, Catalent offers a comprehensive suite of orthogonal GMP analytical services for all biological modalities, from discovery to commercial phases. Our seasoned experts ensure exceptional on-time delivery and client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions to meet your unique needs—no matter the complexity, scale, or timeline.
06.09.25 -- Clues To Mapping A Crisis-Ready Tech Transfer Playbook
Webinar: Harnessing AI, Spatial Transcriptomics & Mass Spectrometry for Clinical Insights This webinar covers how preserving spatial molecular information enhances tissue analysis. It explores spatial-Omics platforms, AI models predicting treatment responses, and identifying patient subgroups. Topics include spatial-omics integration, AI-driven predictions, oncology applications, and improving molecular signatures for personalized medicine. Click here to learn more.
An Extended Kinetics Study Of AAV Viral Vector Production
By Lucia Fernandez, Ph.D., Dan Brownell, and Junwei Sun VintaBio employs a proprietary HEK293 clone, VintaCell™, optimized for growth in fixed-bed bioreactors, alongside a chemically defined transfection reagent, VintaFect™, to support scalable and cost-effective AAV vector production. These components are integrated into VintaProcess™, a unique manufacturing platform that uses a proprietary perfusion system with media recirculation to enhance vector yield and consistency.
05.20.25 -- April 2025 - CDMO Opportunities And Threats Report
Take a tour of Nanoform's best-in-class nanodevelopment capabilities, setting new standards in innovation. Their highly specialized team excels in creating unique nanoparticles for both small and large molecule APIs. With 14 development lines for small molecules and 5 for large molecules, Nanoform offers unmatched scalability and precision. Leveraging cutting-edge technology, they produce nanoformed materials as small as 10 nanometers.
05.15.25 -- Pharmaceutical Sovereignty: The Resilience We Cannot Outsource
Pharmaceutical sovereignty is no longer a theoretical concern. Sovereignty in this context does not imply isolation, but rather strategic resilience: building robust national and regional capabilities that ensure security while enabling global collaboration. Utilizing Quantitative PCR For The Assessment Of AAV Shedding Explore AAV shedding assessment using qPCR, featuring experts discussing assay development, monitoring challenges, and ensuring safety in clinical studies.
05.12.25 -- 8 Actions To Redefine Sponsor-CDMO Relationships
Discover the future of iPSC-based therapies in this free Cell & Gene Live digital event. Experts will share insights on emerging applications, regulatory challenges, gene editing advancements, and key safety considerations in scalable iPSC manufacturing. Don't miss this opportunity to hear from leaders at the forefront of regenerative medicine. Supported by Invetech. When viewing a CDMO as merely a service provider, interactions are often limited to completing tasks.
05.06.25 -- 8 Actions To Redefine Sponsor-CDMO Relationships
Did you know Catalent offers contracted analytical services? With over 30+ years of experience, Catalent offers a comprehensive suite of orthogonal GMP analytical services for all biological modalities, from discovery to commercial phases. Our seasoned experts ensure exceptional on-time delivery and client satisfaction by providing tailored solutions to meet your unique needs—no matter the complexity, scale, or timeline.
Rational Design of Highly Stable and Active Single‐Atom Modified S‐MXene as Cathode Catalysts for Li‐S Batteries
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description adma202501523-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx4.5 MB Supporting Information adma202501523-sup-0002-SuppMat.zip1.3 MB Supporting Information References 1a) , , Adv. Mater. 2019, 31, 1901125; b) , , , , , , Proc. Natl. Acad. Sci. USA 2013, 110, 7148; c) , , , Chem. Soc. Rev. 2013, 42, 3018. 2a) , , , , , , , , , , Adv. Energy Mater. 2020, 10, 2000082; b) , , , , , , , Adv. Energy Mater. 2021, 11, 2003689.
04.29.25 -- Navigating Tariffs: Implications And Strategies For Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers
Multispecific molecules bring added complexity to downstream purification—think incorrect chain pairings, aggregation, fragmentation, and lower yields. Join Bioprocess Online Live as we explore how developers are addressing these challenges to achieve high purity and efficient processes. Gain insights into key considerations for downstream teams when designing purification strategies for these advanced biologics. Registration is free thanks to the support of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
04.28.25 -- Navigating Tariffs: Implications And Strategies For Pharmaceuticals Manufacturers
The ISCT 2025 Scientific Annual Meeting (May 7-10 in New Orleans) is the largest global gathering for KOLs and subject matter experts for driving the clinical translation of cell and gene therapies. The work presented at this conference spans regulatory affairs, workforce development and the entire development pathway from pre-clinical work to Phase 3 clinical trials, CGT product launch and market access.
03.27.25 -- How Is The Market Responding To Brisk HPAPI Demand?
Webinar: Minimizing your Risk in RNA-lipid Nanoparticle (LNP) Encapsulation and Drug Product Manufacturing Through a Holistic Approach Join us on March 31st to discover how Lonza's platform-based strategy ensures stability, efficacy, and quality in LNP Drug Products with nucleic acid payloads. Learn about critical process challenges in encapsulation, filtration, and aseptic filling, and how to proactively mitigate risks for successful GMP batch manufacturing.
Highly active and selective dual-atom modified MXene catalysts for carbon dioxide reduction to ethanol
Highly active and selective dual-atom modified MXene catalysts for carbon dioxide reduction to ethanol† Developing electrocatalysts for converting CO2 into value-added multicarbon products is a fascinating energy strategy, but it still suffers from a high energy barrier, low selectivity and limited mechanism understanding. Herein, an efficient solution by constructing MXene-based non-noble metal dual-atom catalysts (DACs) is proposed.
03.24.25 -- Are CDMO Partnerships The Answer To Manufacturing Capacity Issues?
PDA Week 2025 Embracing Change: Catalysts for Disruption 06-11 APRIL 2025 | PALM SPRINGS | #PDAweek2025 Get ready for the event of the year! PDA Week 2025 is the premier annual homecoming event for the global pharma community. In today's dynamic industry landscape, PDA Week serves as the pharma community's anchor point for knowledge sharing, networking, and professional growth.
03.18.25 -- BoB@JPM: Ran Zheng, Landmark Bio
Webinar: Harnessing AI, Spatial Transcriptomics & Mass Spectrometry for Clinical Insights This webinar covers how preserving spatial molecular information enhances tissue analysis. It explores spatial-Omics platforms, AI models predicting treatment responses, and identifying patient subgroups. Topics include spatial-omics integration, AI-driven predictions, oncology applications, and improving molecular signatures for personalized medicine. Click here to learn more.
Predefined‐time synchronization of coupled inertial complex‐valued neural networks based on exponential scaling function
CONFLICT OF INTEREST STATEMENT This work does not have any conflicts of interest. REFERENCES 1, , and , Complex-valued neural networks: a comprehensive survey, IEEE/CAA J. Autom. Sinica 9 (2022), no. 8, 1406–1426. 2 and , Efficient design of complex-valued neural networks with application to the classification of transient acoustic signals, J. Acoust. Soc. Am. 156 (2024), no. 2, 1099–1110. 3, , , and , Complex-valued neural networks with nonparametric activation functions, IEEE Trans. Emerg. Top. Comput.
03.06.25 -- The Building Blocks For Successful CDMO
Webinar: Who’s In Charge of Your Trial? How to Ensure Effective Oversight and Leadership Clinical trials in complex therapeutic areas require more than just a solid strategy—they demand proactive and engaged operational leadership from the sponsor side. Join our expert panel to discuss how an active and knowledgeable Clin Ops lead, in collaboration with an experienced outsourcing project lead, can drive informed decision-making, enhance efficiency, and ultimately ensure trial success.
Modulation of Hydrogen Desorption Capability of Ruthenium Nanoparticles via Electronic Metal‐Support Interactions for Enhanced Hydrogen Production in Alkaline Seawater
Conflict of Interest The authors declare no conflict of interest. Supporting Information Filename Description smll202411975-sup-0001-SuppMat.docx37.4 MB Supporting Information References 1, , , , , , Science 2017, 355, eaad4998. 2, , , , , , , , ACS Catal. 2018, 8, 2236. 3, , , , , , , , Adv. Funct. Mater. 2024, 34, 2400734. 4, , , , , , , , , , , , , Appl. Catal. B 2021, 286, 119882. 5, , , , , , , , J. Phys. Chem. Lett. 2024, 15, 3486. 6, , , , Chem. Soc. Rev. 2024, 53, 163. 7, , , , , , , , , Adv. Funct. Mater.
02.20.25 -- January 2025 - CDMO Opportunities And Threats Report
Applying Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) To Accelerate Cell And Gene Therapy Product Development Check out this poster which details where Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) can be applied during development and manufacture of cell and gene therapies to accelerate development. Learn how NGS helps you gain greater insights into product characteristics to de-risk the development process from plasmid quality control to cell line characterization to identity confirmation here.
02.04.25 -- How Do We Best Meet Future AAV Production Challenges?
Assessing a targeted molecular method against traditional in vitro testing for adventitious virus detection Discover the Blazar® CHO AOF panel for rapid detection of adventitious viral contaminants in bulk harvest material. It combines speed with sensitivity equivalent to traditional in vitro assays. Read this application note to learn more. In the recent past, viral vector manufacturers feared a capacity crunch. Now, with vastly improved productivity, predicting demand is a challenge.
01.27.25 -- Comparing In-House Vs. Outsourced Manufacturing Strategies For CGTs
Each approach has its advantages and drawbacks. This guide should help you decide which one, or perhaps a hybrid strategy, is best for your company. Exploring Strategies For Developing Robust AAV Platforms Explore advanced AAV production platforms that enhance efficiency, scalability, and compliance, paving the way for safe and accessible gene therapies.
01.13.25 -- Key Considerations For Early-Stage CGT Companies When Selecting A CDMO
With over 450 unique products in clinical development and 50 anticipated approvals by 2030, the evolving regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapies is more critical than ever. Don't miss your chance to gain expert insights! Join the next Cell & Gene Live for an exclusive digital panel discussion exploring forward-looking perspectives on this transformative field. Registration is free—thanks to the support of Thermo Fisher Scientific.
12.10.24 -- Sourcing Plasmid DNA From CDMOs Got More Challenging - Here's Why
Let Us Handle Your Buffer Preparation Thermo Fisher Scientific is here to support you with the buffer preparation in your manufacturing workflow. Leaving the non-core activities to us enables you to focus on the patient therapy development. Our capabilities cover off-the-shelf products like WFI, NaOH, NaCl, or EtOH, a library of the most frequently used buffers that are made-to-order, as well as fully customized buffers.
12.02.24 -- Advanced, Cost-Saving Techniques Improving Cell Therapy Production
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Webinar: mAb Up- and Downstream Process Intensification Strategies Join us on December 12 as we delve into techniques that streamline upstream and downstream production processes. Gain valuable insights on intensification of upstream performance by continuous perfusion including how a generation of ultra-high cell density banks enable reduction of N-1 process steps and costs. We will also share strategies to intensify the downstream purification process, both in affinity and polishing steps.
By Francisco Conesa Buendía, Junwei Sun, Lucia Fernandez Verified, Lucia Fernández, Matthew Ercolino
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Bioprocess Online
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11.26.24 -- Maintaining Harmony With Your CDMO Using 'The Middle Way'
Webinar: Early Preclinical Development of mRNA/LNP projects - Setting Up Your Project for a Successful Transition to cGMP Manufacturing Join us on December 2nd to explore mRNA construct development at Lonza, focusing on cGMP manufacturing, analytical advancements, and testing methods. Gain insights into the transition from research to manufacturing and the technologies shaping mRNA development for future projects. Click here to learn more.
11.04.24 -- How To Promote Batch-To-Batch Consistency In CAR-T Therapies
WuXi Advanced Therapies has recently published a 20+ page eBook on How-To Master Tech Transfer: Strategies To Sidestep Common Pitfalls.
10.22.24 -- Outsourcing Considerations For Novel Protein Therapeutics
Establishing Commercial Manufacturing Services For Antibody-Drug Conjugates A significant portion of ADC projects are outsourced to CDMOs and with the continued expansion of pipelines and more commercial products reaching the market, CDMOs with plans to support commercial-scale ADC manufacturing need to invest in facilities and set up processes to handle complex supply chains and ensure efficiency, quality, and safety.
10.21.24 -- Comparing In-House Vs. Outsourced Manufacturing Strategies For CGTs
On-Demand Webinar - The Road to Approval: Viral Clearance Strategies for Non-Enveloped Viral Vectors Did you know that the ICH Q5A(R2) guideline is now including the expectation for viral clearance studies for non-enveloped viral vectors? Watch this webinar to get the keys to design a successful study for your AAV products. Each approach has its advantages and drawbacks, making the decision-making process crucial for your organization.
10.17.24 -- How Platform Technologies Are Shaping The Gene Therapy Landscape
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It's no secret that on-going research aims to improve the efficacy and specificity of non-viral approaches for genetic engineering. But the field is rapidly evolving with research aimed at improving transfection efficiency, targeting, and safety profiles of non-viral delivery systems. Join Cell & Gene Live to discuss the most notable approaches and recent breakthroughs as well as promising non-viral vectors used in clinical trials. Attendance is free thanks to the support of MaxCyte.
By Tyler Menichiello Verified, Junwei Sun, Lucia Fernandez Verified, Lucia Fernández, Matthew Ercolino
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Cell & Gene
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09.09.24 -- How To Promote Batch-To-Batch Consistency In CAR-T Therapies
Patient immune cells and varied raw materials introduce inherent biological variability into CAR-T therapy manufacturing, making it a constant balancing act of adjusting processes and technology to minimize batch-to-batch variability.
08.28.24 -- 'Particular' Problems, Part 1: Extrinsic And Intrinsic Particles
The High Cost Of Going Cheap Developers often aim to cut expenses during development. Discover the long-term outcomes of cost-effective measures like using RUO leukopaks compared to investing in high-quality GMP-grade vectors. As most cell therapy products are administered intravenously, they need to comply with requirements for particulate matter. This article shares risk mitigation steps and strategies for testing and release.
NNT-AS1 in CAFs-derived exosomes promotes progression and glucose metabolism through miR-889-3p/HIF-1α in pancreatic adenocarcinoma - Scientific Reports
Abstract It is metabolic and signaling crosstalk between stromal cells and tumors in the tumor microenvironment, which influences several aspects of tumor formation and drug resistance, including metabolic reprogramming. Despite considerable findings linking lncRNAs in HIF-1-related regulatory networks to cancer cell, little emphasis has been given to the role in communication between cancer-associated fibroblasts (CAFs) and tumor cells.
Diallyl Trisulfide Acts as a Soil Disinfestation Against the Ilyonectria destructans through Inducing the Burst of Reactive Oxygen Species
Download Hi-Res ImageDownload to MS-PowerPointCite This:J. Agric. Food Chem. 2024, XXXX, XXX Terms & Conditions Most electronic Supporting Information files are available without a subscription to ACS Web Editions. Such files may be downloaded by article for research use (if there is a public use license linked to the relevant article, that license may permit other uses).
High-performance ternary NiFeCo-LDH nanosheets for supercapacitors by cation modulation and sodium dodecyl sulfonate intercalation
High-performance ternary NiFeCo-LDH nanosheets for supercapacitors by cation modulation and sodium dodecyl sulfonate intercalation Layered double hydroxides (LDHs) hold significant promise for supercapacitors owing to their superior redox properties and customizable structure. Nevertheless, LDHs exhibit an experimental specific capacity lower than the theoretical value due to their undesirable electronic structure and limited electrical conductivity resulting from narrow interlayer spacing.
Multi-scroll Hopfield neural network under electromagnetic radiation and its brain-like coupling synchronization
1 Introduction Numerous neurophysiological and neuroanatomical studies have shown that human brain activity is closely related to the dynamic behavior of biological neurons and neural networks. In order to reveal the mystery of how the brain processes, manipulates and accesses information, scientists have conducted long-term research on the structure and working mechanism of biological neural networks and established various artificial neuron and neural network models [1–10].
Robust Self-Supported SnO2-Mn2O3@CC Electrode for Efficient Electrochemical Degradation of Cationic Blue X-GRRL Dye
Open AccessArticle by Caiyun Li 1, Peng Yi 1, Junwei Sun 2, Xi-Ao Wang 2, Rongzhan Liu 1,3,* and Jiankun Sun 2,3,* 1 College of Textiles and Clothing, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China 2 College of Chemistry and Chemical Engineering, Qingdao University, Qingdao 266071, China 3 Collaborative Innovation Center for Eco-Textiles of Shandong Province and the Ministry of Education, 308 Ningxia Road, Qingdao 266071, China * Authors to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Zeolite-templated carbon-supported Ru-based catalysts for efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction
Zeolite-templated carbon-supported Ru-based catalysts for efficient alkaline hydrogen evolution reaction Xin Wang, Xiaoli Yang, Junwei Sun, Mingyu Guo, Zhihao Cao, Haoxi Ben, Wei Jiang, Shujun Ming and Lixue Zhang Abstract Herein, a series of Ru/ZTCs samples were prepared using LaY zeolite-templated carbon as support. Characterizations showed that the unique structure of ZTCs and the chemical state of Ru facilitated superior HER performance than other carbon-supported samples.
Multimodal Mood Consistency and Mood Dependency Neural Network Circuit Based on Memristors
This is an early access version, the complete PDF, HTML, and XML versions will be available soon. Open AccessArticle by Yangyang Wang , Junwei Sun *, Yanfeng Wang and Peng Liu School of Electrical and Information Engineering, Zhengzhou University of Light Industry, Zhengzhou 450002, China * Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Lightweight and High Impact Toughness PP/PET/POE Composite Foams Fabricated by In Situ Nanofibrillation and Microcellular Injection Molding
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Atomic layer deposition of Pt nanoparticles onto Co/MoN nanoarrays for improved electrochemical detection of H2O2
Atomic layer deposition of Pt nanoparticles onto Co/MoN nanoarrays for improved electrochemical detection of H2O2† Jinzheng Liu,a Xue Li,b Lidi Cheng,b Junwei Sun,a Xiaomin Xia,b Xiaoyan Zhang,a Yanyan Song,a Deshuai Sun,*a Jian Sun*b and Lixue Zhang *ab Abstract The design and preparation of advanced nanocatalysts for the sensitive electrochemical detection of H2O2 is of great significance.
Atomic layer deposition of Pt nanoparticles onto Co/MoN nanoarrays for improved electrochemical detection of H2O2
Atomic layer deposition of Pt nanoparticles onto Co/MoN nanoarrays for improved electrochemical detection of H2O2 Jinzheng Liu, Xue Li, Lidi Cheng, Junwei Sun, Xiaomin Xia, Xiaoyan Zhang, Yanyan Song, Deshuai Sun, Jian Sun and Lixue Zhang Abstract The design and preparation of advanced nanocatalysts for the sensitive electrochemical detection of H2O2 is of great significance.
Rational design of coral ball-like MoS2/N-doped carbon nanohybrids via atomic interface engineering for effective sodium/potassium storage
Rational design of coral ball-like MoS2/N-doped carbon nanohybrids via atomic interface engineering for effective sodium/potassium storage Junwei Sun, Shilong Jiao, Laiying Jing, Gang Lian, De-Liang Cui and Qilong Wang Abstract MoS2 with a graphite-like layered structure has been regarded as a promising electrode for sodium-ion batteries (SIBs)/potassium-ion batteries (PIBs) due to its high theoretical capacity.
Atomic Layer Deposition of Ultra-trace Pt Catalysts onto Titanium Nitride Nanowire Array for Electrocatalytic Methanol Oxidation
Atomic Layer Deposition of Ultra-trace Pt Catalysts onto Titanium Nitride Nanowire Array for Electrocatalytic Methanol Oxidation Developing efficient and durable catalysts for methanol oxidation is of great significance for the direct methanol fuel cells.
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