BIO 2026: Cell and gene therapy sector must break the mold to thrive

Cell and gene therapy companies must move beyond "beautiful science" and embrace industrialized, scalable, and digitally integrated manufacturing and commercial models to succeed in 2026.

Regulatory, payer, and investor expectations in 2026 favor companies that demonstrate robust CMC, manufacturability, long-term safety, and clear economic value rather than innovation alone.

Key themes at BIO 2026 include manufacturing scalability, AI‑driven process optimization, and broader access beyond specialist centers, with a strong focus on rare diseases and CAR-T.

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BIO 2026: Cell and gene therapy sector must break the mold to thrive

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