Editorial

  1. A Novel In Vitro Glycosylation Approach For Difficult PTMs 2/19/2026

    Post-translational modifications of membrane proteins have been historically challenging. Research shows how an in vitro approach brings stability and predictability.

  2. Field Notes: Reducing Risk At Kivi Bio's Interchangeability Conference 2/19/2026

    Risk and fitness for use of interchangeable single-use parts were key themes at the conference. The event exposed communication gaps between suppliers and end-users.

  3. Using Carbon Nanotubes To Pinpoint Optimal Harvest Time in Bioprocessing 2/18/2026

    Cell-free expression systems confound the moment of peak expression. These nanosensors signal through crude lysate for process optimization and endpoint monitoring.

  4. A Peek Into Novo Nordisk's Sustainable Facility Construction Mindset 2/18/2026

    Fill/finish operations are famously resource-heavy. Nonetheless, Novo set out to achieve ambitious environmental goals with its $4.1 billion project in North Carolina.

  5. The U.S. Has A New Vice To Squeeze Foreign Imports: Pharma Quality 2/13/2026

    The Trump administration has effectively merged national security, trade policy, and drug quality. Now, foreign manufacturers lacking deals face paying a "quality tax."

  6. This Industrial Fungus Has Protein Expression Promise For Pharma 2/12/2026

    Trichoderma reesei is well characterized for industrial uses. A Finnish research group is exploring it for pharmaceutical protein expression.

  7. Real-World Phase-Appropriate Control Lessons For mAb/ADC Manufacturers 2/4/2026

    Effective mAb and ADC manufacturing control strategies evolve through the phases. These four principles should guide your strategy design as goals shift.

  8. High Specific Productivity For Leaner Sustainable Bioprocessing 1/30/2026

    Improving specific productivity moves the goal beyond pumping out higher titers, but it demands a deeper understanding of cellular biology and protein expression.

  9. New ISPE Framework Targets Uncertainty In Pharma's AI Deployment 1/29/2026

    International Society for Pharmaceutical Engineering members developed the guide to offer a risk-based framework for evaluating, implementing, and maintaining AI systems.

  10. Facility Considerations When Retrofitting Legacy Sites For ADCs 1/26/2026

    Antibody-drug conjugate manufacturing requires, among other things, unidirectional flow and air locks for people and materials. Facilities often lack these attributes.