Newsletter | May 15, 2026

05.15.26 -- Here's How FDA's Accelerated Approval Pathway Has Evolved Since '24

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FOCUS ON REGULATORY

Here's How FDA's Accelerated Approval Pathway Has Evolved Since '24

FDA's accelerated approval guidance kicked off a rebalancing of new drug approval pathways. Since its 2024 release, the agency has been building on it in a few key areas.

Navigating The New USP Chapter <382> For Elastomeric Closures

Dive into the scope of <382> for pharmaceutical closures and the regulatory landscape, which includes new required tests, instrumentation for compliance, and recommendations on implementation.

Performing Virus Clearance Studies With Retroviral-Like Particles

Updated regulatory standards now support using non-infectious retroviral-like particles for viral clearance. This shift reduces costs and accelerates timelines for biomanufacturers.

Cytotoxicity: How To Provide Operator Safety

ADC payloads active at nanogram concentrations create serious operator safety risks. Here is what manufacturers must get right to protect operators across every stage of production.

A Sustainable Future: Phasing Out Animal Testing

Discover a practical roadmap for replacing animal tests with advanced molecular methods, as well as how regulatory updates and innovative technologies are shaping a sustainable future.

REGULATORY SOLUTIONS

Innovating Unmet Needs For Next-Generation Cellular Immunotherapies - Femtobiomed Inc.

FOCUS ON QUALITY/ANALYTICAL METHODS

The Hidden Weak Point In Your Visual Inspection Program

A proper test kit management program is no longer a “nice-to-have”—it’s a compliance necessity. Without a structured system, you risk inspector drift, failed audits, and errors in batch release.

Insights To Sustainable Signaling Devices With Bioluminescent Bacteria

Learn about a protocol for scaling a bioluminescent marine strain that is validated, revealing atypical light kinetics that necessitate an immediate harvesting window for maximum performance.

Leveraging Novel Analytical Approaches For Advanced Therapies

Review the advantages and limitations of transcriptional assays versus reporter gene assays and how the transcriptional assay compares to ddPCR and flow cytometry for analysis of CGTs.

Mastering Spectral Flow Cytometry: Foundational Concepts And Techniques

Uncover how spectral flow cytometry enhances flexibility and resolution in high-parameter experiments. Gain practical insights on panel design, fluorochrome selection, and control strategies.

How LIMS Supports QC Scaling At Forge Biologics

Modernizing QC workflows with cloud-based systems eliminates paper inefficiencies, reduces errors, and accelerates reporting. See how streamlined processes improve compliance and enhance visibility.

Shifting Drug Development With Advanced Analytical Characterization

Explore the advancing mass spectrometry, biophysical characterization, automated sample preparation, and high throughput analytics required to deliver medicines in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner.

Novel Cardiotoxicity Evaluation Method Using iPS-Derived Cardiomyocytes

Examine how real-time monitoring of glucose and lactate in iPS-derived cardiomyocytes reveals subtle drug-induced metabolic shifts that traditional screening methods often fail to detect.

Quantifying Endotoxins Via Absorbance Or Fluorescence

Find out how endotoxin assays use Factor C activation to generate measurable absorbance or fluorescence signals, with guidance on selecting detection formats and implementing scalable workflows.

Reshaping Roles In Batch Release: The Agentic AI Impact On Teams

Gain insight into how Agentic AI sharpens batch release workflows by surfacing faster insights, reducing manual effort, and giving teams clearer oversight. It offers a more compliant route.

Mycoplasma Detection: A Critical Defense For Ensuring Quality

Take a look at how integrated PCR-based workflows provide the specificity and speed necessary to safeguard your cell matrix and ensure regulatory compliance.

Optimized Urine Liquid Biopsy Workflow

Urine-derived cell-free DNA is revolutionizing liquid biopsy research to offer a non-invasive, accessible tool for early disease detection, monitoring, and comprehensive diagnostics across oncology.

QUALITY/ANALYTICAL METHODS SOLUTIONS

Eliminate Paper Digital Batch Records - Emerson

Enhancing Biotherapeutics Analytics And Quality Control With Digital PCR - QIAGEN

Achieving GxP Compliance With Confidence: A Practical Framework - IDBS UK HQ

Cleanrooms For R&D And Testing Facilities - AES Cleanroom Technology

Human Dermal Fibroblasts - RoosterBio

Expression Technology For ncAA-Enabled Site-Specific Conjugation - Primrose Bio

Increase Speed, Sensitivity, And Resolution With UPLC Column Technology - Waters Corporation

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