News & Events

9 01, 2024

FDA issues new draft guidelines on potency assurance for cell and gene therapy products

2024-01-09T14:31:40+00:00

In this draft guidance, the FDA emphasizes that potency assays and their corresponding acceptance criteria should be designed to make meaningful contributions to potency assurance by reducing risks to product potency. They provide illustrative examples of approaches to potency assay development that are...

FDA issues new draft guidelines on potency assurance for cell and gene therapy products2024-01-09T14:31:40+00:00
12 12, 2023

The FDA’s approval of Casgevy and Lyfgenia represents a transformative moment in the evolution of gene therapy

2023-12-12T14:53:15+00:00

In a groundbreaking development, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved two revolutionary treatments, Casgevy and Lyfgenia, marking a significant milestone in the field of gene therapy. These therapies represent the first-ever cell-based gene treatments for sickle cell disease (SCD) in patients...

The FDA’s approval of Casgevy and Lyfgenia represents a transformative moment in the evolution of gene therapy2023-12-12T14:53:15+00:00
21 11, 2023

A Historic Milestone as UK Regulatory Body Approves Revolutionary CRISPR Treatment

2023-11-21T19:22:15+00:00

In a landmark decision that could reshape the landscape of medicine and treatment, the United Kingdom has granted approval for the first-ever CRISPR therapy, Casgevy. This groundbreaking development marks a significant stride in the field of genetic medicine and opens up new possibilities for treating a range of...

A Historic Milestone as UK Regulatory Body Approves Revolutionary CRISPR Treatment2023-11-21T19:22:15+00:00
15 11, 2023

Join Avance Biosciences™ at These Upcoming Analytical Development Summits

2023-11-15T15:54:31+00:00

We are excited to announce that Avance Biosciences™ will be attending the highly anticipated Gene Therapy Analytical Development Summit and the mRNA Assay Development Summit, and we cordially invite you to join us! As a leader in development and validation of  assays for advanced therapies...

Join Avance Biosciences™ at These Upcoming Analytical Development Summits2023-11-15T15:54:31+00:00
18 10, 2023

Join Avance Biosciences™ at the CRISPR-Based Therapy Analytical Development Summit – Oct 2023

2023-10-18T14:22:29+00:00

We are thrilled to announce that Avance Biosciences™ will be attending the highly anticipated CRISPR-Based Therapy Analytical Development Summit, and we cordially invite you to join us! As a leader in advanced therapies, we understand the importance of staying at the forefront of gene therapy innovation...

Join Avance Biosciences™ at the CRISPR-Based Therapy Analytical Development Summit – Oct 20232023-10-18T14:22:29+00:00
17 10, 2023

Donor kidneys carrying human transgenes results in life-supporting organ function and recipient survival of over two years

2023-10-17T12:26:46+00:00

eGenesis announced long-term survival data from a proof-of-concept study evaluating engineered porcine donor kidneys transplanted into a cynomolgus macaque model. This dataset will support advancement of the company’s lead candidate for kidney transplant, EGEN-2784, toward clinical development...

Donor kidneys carrying human transgenes results in life-supporting organ function and recipient survival of over two years2023-10-17T12:26:46+00:00
10 10, 2023

Gene therapy biotech LEXEO Therapeutics files for IPO

2023-10-10T13:46:43+00:00

LEXEO Therapeutics will use the net proceeds from this offering to advance the clinical development of cardiac and neurological disease gene therapies. LEXEO Therapeutics, in its SEC filing, said it intends to use the net proceeds from this offering, together with their existing cash, to advance the clinical development of LX2006, LX2020 and LX1001...

Gene therapy biotech LEXEO Therapeutics files for IPO2023-10-10T13:46:43+00:00
12 09, 2023

FDA takes action on updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines

2023-09-12T14:55:30+00:00

The mRNA COVID-19 vaccines approved and authorized today are supported by the FDA’s evaluation of manufacturing data to support the change to the 2023-2024 formula and non-clinical immune response data on the updated formulations including the XBB.1.5 component...

FDA takes action on updated mRNA COVID-19 vaccines2023-09-12T14:55:30+00:00
7 09, 2023

Join Avance Biosciences™ at the BPI – Cell & Gene Therapy Conference – Sept 19-21

2023-09-07T18:24:42+00:00

We are thrilled to announce that Avance Biosciences™ will be attending the highly anticipated Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing Conference, and we cordially invite you to join us! As a leader in advanced therapies, we understand the importance of staying at the forefront of cell and gene therapy innovation...

Join Avance Biosciences™ at the BPI – Cell & Gene Therapy Conference – Sept 19-212023-09-07T18:24:42+00:00
29 08, 2023

FDA issues new draft guidelines on cell and gene therapy manufacturing changes

2023-08-29T13:46:22+00:00

Specifically, the guidance recommends conducting analytical comparability studies to provide scientific evidence of the impact that manufacturing changes may have on the safety, potency, and purity of human cellular and gene therapy products...

FDA issues new draft guidelines on cell and gene therapy manufacturing changes2023-08-29T13:46:22+00:00