Catalysing the COGs Revolution: The Role of Enabling Technologies in CGT
Lonrú is at Advanced Therapies UK this week and day one discussions highlighted emerging trends, groundbreaking innovations, and pressing challenges within the cell and gene therapy (CGT) landscape, placing a strong emphasis on enabling technologies and their critical role in addressing one of the industry's biggest hurdles—the Cost of Goods (COGs).
Enabling technology providers are emerging as key catalysts capable of significantly reducing COGs, addressing one of the industry's primary barriers to patient access. The keynote panel underscored how high manufacturing costs often prevent eligible patients from receiving approved therapies due to regional payer reluctance, emphasizing the urgent need for cost-effective solutions—precisely the type of innovation Lonrú champions.
A particularly compelling panel discussion, "Academic Translation: Advancing Cutting Edge Technologies," chaired by Lara Campana, from Resolution Therapeutics (a University of Edinburgh Spinout) delved deeper into the challenges faced by technology founders in establishing meaningful collaborations. When Lonrú posed the critical question, "Looking back, where do you see the biggest missed opportunities for enabling technologies or partnerships to accelerate development—and what would you do differently?" panelists candidly discussed the difficulties their teams encountered in demonstrating proof of concept of their technologies and managing complex industry collaborations, IP ownership, and partnership structuring.
These insights resonate strongly with Lonrú's expertise. We specialize in identifying, cultivating, and establishing strategic collaborations, effectively bridging the gap between academic innovation and commercial execution. Our tailored approach and advanced analytics help enabling technology providers navigate complexities, optimize commercialization pathways, and significantly lower COGs.
As the industry progresses, the imperative is clear: innovation must be paired with strategic partnerships to achieve tangible cost reductions and improve patient accessibility worldwide.
If you're ready to leverage your enabling technology for maximum impact, Lonrú is here to illuminate your path forward.
