‘Pull Every Lever’: FDA’s Marks Worries Gene Therapies Could Falter Without Help To Lower Cost

CBER’s director says manufacturing and regulatory issues need to be resolved to ensure the gene therapy sector thrives.

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The FDA wants to help reduce the cost of gene therapy manufacturing, such as labor-intensive clean room work. • Source: Shutterstock

Peter Marks believes the gene therapy sector needs all the help available to boost product development and lower costs, including from the US Food and Drug Administration.

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