Newsletter | January 29, 2025

01.29.25 -- How AI And Advanced Screening Are Reshaping Drug Discovery

NEW PODCAST EPISODE

The Future of NK Cell Therapy for Autoimmune Disease with Artiva Biotherapeutics' Christopher Horan

Christopher Horan, Chief Technical Operations Officer at Artiva Biotherapeutics, joins Cell & Gene: The Podcast to explore the unique advantages of natural killer (NK) cells over T cells in autoimmune therapies. Host Erin Harris dives into why NK cells are ideal for scalable, ‘off-the-shelf’ treatments and highlights Artiva’s innovative “manufacturing first” strategy for production. Together, they uncover how these breakthroughs are shaping the future of cell therapy. Listen now!

FEATURED VIDEO

High-Throughput Discovery With BIOPTIC's Andrey Dobry

Andrey "Dobry" Doronichev, the innovator who made YouTube mobile, is now revolutionizing biotech with his startup, BIOPTIC. In this episode of The Business of Biotech, Dobry explains how AI and advanced screening are reshaping drug discovery. Learn more about BIOPTIC’s bold vision, the challenges of data access, and overcoming skepticism in the biotech industry.

INDUSTRY INSIGHTS

Identify And Quantify AAV Fill States Using Analytical Ultracentrifugation

Explore how to implement analysis using sedimentation velocity analytical ultracentrifugation to characterize AAV size distributions and multiple detection wavelengths to identify various fill states.

Cutting Edge Medicine And Mandatory Taxes

Could clinical trial compensation taxation be hindering the development of cutting-edge medications? Frontline clinical researchers say “yes,” and it’s more common than acknowledged.

Ensuring A Diverse Patient Population In Clinical Trials

In 2025, the FDA will require pharmaceutical companies to include diversity action plans for Phase II and pivotal studies, aiming to address how medications affect diverse populations.

Regulatory Considerations When Choosing Stem Cell Media

Oren Ben-Yosef, Product Manager at Sartorius, highlights crucial criteria for selecting the right stem cell media and supplier, focusing on the significance of evaluating the quality systems of manufacturers.