Newsletter | April 22, 2026

04.22.26 -- Drug-Device Combination Products: 4 Evolving Platforms For 2026

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Reduce rework in process development

Join the Cytiva process development virtual summit (May 19–21, 2026) for data-first sessions on analytics, purification, intensification, and scale-up. Attend one talk or 20 and leave with practical frameworks you can apply immediately to make process decisions that minimize tech transfer challenges. See full agenda.

FOCUS ON DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING

Challenges, Methods, And Solutions For Obtaining Optimal Starting Material

For innovative treatments like CAR-T and stem cell transplants, optimal starting material is key. Understanding collection challenges and new solutions helps ensure the best foundation.

Comparing Process Development Approaches For Recombinant Proteins

Explore how adding a traceless tag enables streamlined affinity purification for recombinant proteins, and how this approach compares with a conventional process in development time, recovery, and purity.

The Importance Of High‑Concentration Biologics

Gain insight into the growing demand for high‑concentration biologics, and the formulation, viscosity, and manufacturing challenges driving new technologies for stable, scalable drug development.

Scaling Analysis Of Protein Capture Devices

Take an in-depth look at a capture device designed to scale consistently by residence time. The data provided indicates the process can be transferred easily across LC systems to optimize purification.

Purification Tools To Address Low Yield Challenges With Protein A

Discover new affinity chromatography resins for engineered modalities, as well as how they boost yield and reduce aggregation with high-specificity binding and mild elution.

DOWNSTREAM MANUFACTURING SOLUTIONS

Protein A Resin With High Binding Capacity - Cytiva

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Webinar: The Shift to High Concentration mAbs: 3 Critical UF/DF Challenges and How to Solve Them

As monoclonal antibodies shift toward high concentration formulations for subcutaneous delivery, UF/DF operations face new challenges. In this Repligen webinar, experts explore how rising viscosity impacts flux, fouling, and aggregation and why legacy TFF approaches fall short. Learn strategies and automated TFF solutions to build scalable UF/DF processes for next generation mAbs. Click here to learn more.

FOCUS ON FILL-FINISH

Drug-Device Combination Products: 4 Evolving Platforms For 2026

Biologic advantage won’t come from better biology alone, but from delivery technology and designing the full experience around patients, providers, and supply chains.

Roundtable: Fill And Finish Contract Manufacturing Trends

Fill‑finish is evolving as biologics and advanced therapies shift capacity and sterility needs. Automation, emerging tech, and data‑driven methods are boosting efficiency in aseptic production.

Customer Story: Emergent BioSolutions Enhances Aseptic Filling Process

Upgrading outdated filling systems is essential for meeting future production demands and regulatory standards. Learn how one manufacturer modernized its approach to ensure compliance and efficiency.

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The Smallest Aseptic Connector On The Market For CGT - CPC

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