Forge Biologics

🤝 This week, we welcomed partners from the Columbus State Community College Biotech Bootcamp for a tour and to hear from a graduate who joined Forge. Academic partnerships like this are vital in building the advanced workforce needed to bring our mission to life. We're proud to be a founding partner of this program, which equips students with the skills and hands-on experience to become biomanufacturing technicians. Learn more here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02W9gq40

🌍 Back from ESGCT! Catch our EU-focused 23 Questions with global regulatory expert Claire Marasco as she breaks down the new EU Clinical Trials Regulation, IMPD-Q-only submissions, and must-know insights for gene therapy developers advancing therapies in Europe! 🧬 23 Questions with Forge is our series where members of our team are challenged to answer 23 rapid-fire questions about trending topics in gene therapy development. Catch all episodes here: https://hubs.ly/Q02W7v7Y0

Our new innovation-driven AAV manufacturing platform fuels your gene therapy program efficiently. Key technical advancements of the FUEL™ platform include our new pEMBR 2.0™ Ad helper plasmid—one of the smallest commercially available—and modified rep/cap plasmids designed for increased safety and higher AAV yields. Discover how our cutting-edge technologies are driving greater productivity for developers: https://hubs.li/Q02V_vts0

We congratulate our partners at the Muscular Dystrophy Association for achieving this significant milestone for their Kickstart Program. "We are excited to support the MDA Kickstart Program and help advance these critical projects to the next stage of development through our leading AAV manufacturing expertise and services," John Maslowski, Forge CEO.

Hiring spotlight: Process Engineer – MS&T! We are seeking a Process Engineer with industry experience to join our Manufacturing Science and Technology (MS&T) team. As a Process Engineer at Forge, you will be responsible for developing, optimizing, and supporting gene therapy manufacturing processes within MS&T. This position will require a strong understanding of GMP, deviation management, change control processes, and continuous improvement methodologies, as well as excellent communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with cross-functional teams. Forge is a team of diverse, driven, and passionate people working together to trailblaze a new model for how medicines are made to treat patients with genetic diseases. Learn more about the role here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02VH92c0

There are still two days left to connect with team Forge at #ESGCT2024! ➡️ Swing by Booth A12 to meet the team and snag some exclusive Forge swag ➡️ Check out our 3 technical posters covering new molecular development advancements and regulatory strategies leveraged at Forge ➡️ Don’t miss our Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Maria L. Escolar, presenting on October 25th at 12:45 PM CET ➡️ Want to chat one-on-one? Schedule a private meeting with us. Connect with David Dismuke, Tony Rivett, Victoria Bensimon Maharaj, Andrew Krajewski, Juan Ruiz, Astrid Pañeda Rodríguez, Daniel Casey, Claire Marasco, and Linas Padegimas: https://hubs.li/Q02VB2hs0

Navigating where to start with a new AAV program can be challenging. In this Endpoints News piece, we highlight two high-powered starting points that can help position your program for success. Read the full article, including case studies here ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02Vr_2H0

📣 Calling all Columbus STEM heads! We're excited to team up with Edheads for Super STEM Saturday. Join Forge for a hands-on educational activity focused on vector design for genetic medicine manufacturing. Here are the details: 📆November 16 ⏰1:30-4:30 PM 📍Worthington Mall We’re all about sparking curiosity and broadening pathways to careers in biotech for the next generation of scientists. For more information on the event, visit: https://hubs.li/Q02Vk6Dm0

Meet Abiola Oseni, our project manager with a purpose-driven mindset and a passion for progress! Whether it's tracking project details or coordinating with cross-functional teams, she’s always aligning with Forge's core values of HOPE. Now, dear readers, if you wish to discover more about Abiola, including her love for Bridgerton, you can read her full profile and meet more "extraordinary people with extraordinary news" here: https://hubs.li/Q02V4RWd0

For programs with designations to expedite development, like PRIME, it can be a challenge for CMC to keep up. We’ve summarized the key elements of the PRIME toolbox, intended to address this challenge, and highlight how regulatory tools encompass frameworks to establish the acceptability and surveillance of the scientific tools. Forge’s Associate Director of Global Regulatory Affairs, Claire Marasco, will present a poster on the PRIME Toolbox and more at European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Congress in Rome on Thursday, October 24th. Ready to chat? Catch up with our team at ESGCT—grab your spot here! ➡️ https://hubs.li/Q02T-hyJ0