Conversations in Drug Development

Author: Boyds

Welcome to Conversations in Drug Development, brought to you by the team at Boyds for our fellow community of scientists and clinicians working in the wonderful world of cell and gene therapy and drug development. This podcast series features candid conversations from the expert team at Boyds, who are at the forefront of cutting-edge science and drug development in the pharmaceutical and biotechnology sector.
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Live Biotherapeutics: Navigating the Next Frontier in Drug Development
Episode 28
Monday, 22 June, 2026

In this episode, Boyds' experts explore the emerging field of live biotherapeutic products (LBPs), explaining what they are, how they differ from everyday probiotics, and their roots in microbiome-based therapies, including fecal microbiota transplantation (FMT). Katherine and Celine discuss the evolving regulatory landscape, comparing the FDA's guidance and recent approvals with the more cautious approach taken by the EMA and national authorities across Europe. They also examine the scientific, manufacturing, and clinical development challenges facing LBP developers, including product consistency, mechanism of action, safety considerations, and clinical trial design.