RT Journal Article SR Electronic T1 A Strategic Guide to Improve and De-risk Vaccine Development: CEPIā€²s CMC Framework JF PDA Journal of Pharmaceutical Science and Technology JO PDA J Pharm Sci Technol FD Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) SP pdajpst.2023.012912 DO 10.5731/pdajpst.2023.012912 A1 S&aumlrnef&aumllt, Anna A1 Eardley-Patel, Ranna A1 Magini, Diletta A1 Sonje, Vishal A1 Guzzi, Antonio A1 Hesselink, Renske A1 Scotney, Matthew A1 Lazdins, Alessandro A1 Chambard, Valerie A1 Vinnemeier, Christof A1 Kromann, Ingrid YR 2024 UL http://journal.pda.org/content/early/2024/07/25/pdajpst.2023.012912.abstract AB The Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) has developed a robust CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls) Framework to enhance the likelihood of successful vaccine development. This Framework serves as a comprehensive guide, aiding developers in building effective strategies to overcome the challenges posed by the different phases of vaccine development, including the ones often referred to as the "valleys of death". The Framework lists stage-appropriate deliverables, categorized and refined, spanning five key areas: manufacturing process, formulation and stability, analytics, supply chain, and compliance. By emphasizing the critical aspects of CMC development, CEPI's objective is to expedite the progression of vaccine candidates from research to deployment, reducing delays, mitigating risks, and optimizing the overall development process, all while upholding uncompromising quality standards, ultimately increasing the probability of success.