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Midyear Pulse Check: What's Shaping Biopharma In 2026?

This article summarizes the major developments and industry pressures highlighted by Life Science Connect editors in the "Better Biopharma" midyear editorial roundtable.

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EDITOR'S DESK

Can A Biotech Create A CDMO Market?
Can a biotech create a CDMO market? GeoVax, an infectious disease/oncology biotech, may have just done so. David Dodd, CEO, believes we should all concentrate more on whether the outsourcing model can align with evolving technology platforms. Both sponsors and CDMOs may need to change things up.

On The Ground At NextGen Biomed 2026

Bioprocess Online caught up with Tiffany D. Rau, Ph.D., CMC consultant and adjunct professor of biochemistry and cell biology at the University College Cork in Ireland, at Oxford Global's 2026 NextGen Biomed conference.

Integrate Upstream/Downstream To Reduce Development Risks And Costs

Coordinating unit operations can help reduce costs and mitigate challenges in process development. Check out these key takeaways from the Bioprocess Online Live event “Optimizing Process Development Through Upstream and Downstream Integration.”

What If The U.S. Government Stopped Funding Biotech?

It sets off a real tension – ideological, economic, even personal. But what would happen if the U.S. government cut direct financial support for “biotechnology research,” leaving it entirely to investors, private and public markets, and bigger pharma? "Our industry’s mind-meld says with no government largesse our biotech industry collapses," writes Chief Editor Louis Garguilo. It's an "outlandish hypothetical," but he asks for a few minutes to go through this. And he has help in making his case.

Advising The Biotech C-Suite To Reconsider Quality

“I assist C-suite executives to transfer quality from a painful cost center to a competitive asset." It's the type of bold statement that draws one's attention. Chief Editor Louis Garguilo asked David Grote on what his assertion means materially – and how that’s applied to working with CDMOs. Here's their discussion that focuses on a transformation that moves executives from regarding quality as ‘overhead’ to recognizing quality as “an operational element for business advantage.”

GUEST COLUMNISTS

Use Of AI In FDA Inspection Activities: Strategies For Effective Preparation
Are you ready? FDA has begun to implement the use of artificial intelligence in its operations, particularly during inspection activities.
A Comparison Of 6 Analytical Validation Guidelines Using Data Envelopment Analysis
This is the first published application of data envelopment analysis to six major pharmaceutical analytical validation guidelines, including ICH Q2(R2), USP, ChP, and Brazil's ANVISA.
Inside AstraZeneca's Fully Electrified Cell Therapy Facility
The company won an ISPE FOYA for its Rockville, Maryland, manufacturing site that boasts 100% uptime and flexible capacity to produce thousands of batches annually.
Affinity Membranes Are Moving Closer To Commercial Reality
A recent review shows advances in surface chemistry and ligand engineering are moving the needle for next-generation affinity membranes.
Mastering Temperature Control And Advanced Therapy Logistics In Global Clinical Supply Chains
Cold chain failures can derail patient dosing in global trials. Real-time visibility and predictive logistics are becoming mission critical.
AI Has Arrived In Biotech CMC Amid Patchwork Governance
AI is surfacing within regulatory and CMC workflows at a vigorous pace. Unfortunately, in small and midsize biotechs, it's happening faster than governance can keep up.
Avoiding Common Pitfalls In CDMO–Sponsor Relationships Through Integrated Execution Models
Let's delve into the key pitfalls to avoid when working with a CDMO and the integrated execution model that solves or mitigates these pitfalls before they occur.
The Future Of Continuous Is Integrated Manufacturing: The 4 Misconceptions About A Lean Process
Pharmaceutical continuous manufacturing is an enabler of better manufacturing, but only when implemented with intention.

BIOPROCESSING WHITE PAPERS

Challenges And Solutions In Lyophilization Development For ADCs
Successful ADC lyophilization requires a robust, individualized process driven by thermal characterization using DSC and FDM to define the critical parameters for stability and efficient manufacturing.

The Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On CQV
7/23/2025

AI is revolutionizing CQV in life sciences by automating documentation, enabling real-time monitoring, and driving predictive quality to boost efficiency and compliance across validation processes.
Optimizing Safety Measures For rAAV Therapies
10/11/2024

Explore common process-related impurities found in recombinant Adeno-Associated Virus (rAAV) vectors and the analytical testing methods used for these residuals.
Business Continuity Management: The Benzonase® Endonuclease Success Story
8/21/2024

Business continuity management is a key success contributor to the pharma industry. Explore best practices for a robust supply chain and how they can translate into success stories.
Smarter By The Second Redefining Pharma Biopharma Manufacturing
6/2/2026

Continuous monitoring is transforming manufacturing. With advanced analytics and sensor technologies, teams can detect issues early and optimize processes in real time for greater efficiency.
AAV-Based Gene Editing For Huntington's Disease
10/28/2025

LETI-101 uses AAV5 to deliver a compact CRISPR system for allele-selective editing of mutant HTT, showing promise as a one-time treatment for Huntington’s disease with strong preclinical safety and efficacy.

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BIOPROCESS ONLINE CONTENT COLLECTIONS

This collection of articles digs into the industry’s growing focus on knowledge management as an indispensable facet of biomanufacturing and pharmaceutical development, exploring how it plays into risk management, quality, vendor relationships, and supply chain resilience.