The field has evolved considerably in antibody–drug conjugate (ADC) science. In this first article of a two-part series, let's discuss how to engineer better ADCs, covering MoA, conjugation chemistry, and more.
- Using Low-Intensity Focused Ultrasound To Open The Blood–Brain Barrier
- Engineering Medical Devices To Improve Oral Delivery Of Biopharmaceuticals
- Oral Combination Therapies: Navigating Development Complexities
- Beyond GalNAc: Reengineering siRNA For Extrahepatic Delivery
- Engineering CAR T Cells With mRNA-LNPs: Applying Oncology Learnings To Allergic Diseases
- The Future Of Cancer Drug Discovery Is Targeted Immune Activation
- Part 4 cGMP Summaries For Combination Products: Uncovering FDA Expectations
- Unpacking The FDA Draft Guidance On Container Closure Systems
ARTICLES, APP NOTES, CASE STUDIES, & WHITE PAPERS
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Selecting An Alternative Coating Technology To Silicone Oil For Prefillable Syringes
The challenges of silicone-oil lubrication and the growing trend for more viscous, protein-based drugs are now leading pharma and biotech companies to investigate alternative solutions.
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Meeting Annex 1: A Proactive Approach To Regulatory Compliance
It was imperative for a large European CMO producing multiple biologics to select the right product quality and value for each customer to comply with the August 2023 EU GMP Annex 1 revision.
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Advancing Biopsy Device Performance Through Precision Overmolding And Assembly
Early design alignment resolves tolerance stack-ups, controls mechanical variation, and maintains sample accuracy. Navigating process validation and automated assembly accelerates commercialization.
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Application Of Nano-Emulsion Technology To Address Unmet Medical Needs: A Case Study Of Clopidogrel IV By 505(b)(2) Pathway
Review a process where the insoluble and unstable free-base form of clopidogrel is converted to a form with acceptable drug loading and is protected from chemical degradation.
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How Approved Drugs Have Evolved Since The '70s
Drugs have become more lipophilic and complex in structure over time. Innovative strategies are needed to improve the bioavailability of these new drugs.
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CMO As Partners For ADC Process Development, Scale-Up, Optimization
ADC programs can accelerate through clinical phases rapidly, making early preparation for commercial launch imperative. It's sensible to partner with a CMO with a strong biologics foundation.
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Comparing Vial Container Closure Systems
Examine a case study where two 20mm vial CCSs were compared using the DeltaCube™ Modeling Platform and experimentally show the link between prediction and real performance.
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Combining Gene Therapies, Carrier Systems, And Medical Devices
Drug delivery is one of the most significant obstacles to advancing gene therapies. Examine the opportunities for success in combining novel medical devices to improve delivery of gene therapies.
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Gliding Towards De-Risked Combination Product Development
Learn about the critical role plunger stoppers play in determining a combination drug product's exposure to extractables and leachables.
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Data-Driven Approach Optimizes Robust, Scalable Lyophilization Process
Selecting the right manufacturing partner with appropriate lyophilization expertise, experience, and analytical capabilities can speed drug development and expedite time to market for lyophilized drugs.
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DELIVERED BY DEGRAZIO
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Unpacking The FDA Draft Guidance On Container Closure Systems
In this article, Fran DeGrazio reflects on the significance of the FDA Draft Guidance on Container Closure Systems, the first update since 1999. DeGrazio places the CCS draft guidance in the current context of science-based and risk-based product development for combination products and other injectable drug product delivery systems. She also addresses the integration of CCS guidance into the development organization’s QMS (Quality Management System).
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Why Human Factors Are Critical To Drug Delivery Device Success
In today’s highly competitive biopharma market, successful therapies prioritize the patient experience. Increasingly, patients expect to receive advanced therapies at home or in decentralized care settings, which require delivery methods that are easy to use and comfortable.
This collection explores how drug delivery teams can incorporate patient-centricity across development, from early human factors strategies to modality selection, ensuring safe, effective therapies that translate to real-world care.

