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DIAMOND SPONSORS

ScaleReady is a joint venture between Bio-Techne, Fresenius Kabi, and Wilson Wolf. Bringing together proven tools and technologies for cell culture, cell activation, gene editing, and cell processing, ScaleReady provides leading therapeutic developers with the most simple, scalable, and versatile manufacturing platform in the industry. Our platform includes G-Rex® cell culture technology, the Lovo and Cue cell processing systems, and a wide range of GMP proteins, reagents, media, and gene editing technologies.


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PLATINUM SPONSORS

Advanced cell and gene therapy manufacturing


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As the world leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is uniquely positioned to provide the quality materials, services and support need to accelerate the pace of cell and gene therapy development.  We understand the complexity of this rapidly-evolving industry and have made significant investments in cGMP raw material manufacturing and drug product manufacturing capabilities to provide innovative workflow solutions.  Partner with us to access the high-quality materials, services, and support you need from discovery to clinical research and commercial cell and gene manufacturing. Through our Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab services, Patheon, PPD and Gibco brands, we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities. www.thermofisher.com/cellandgenetherapy

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GOLD SPONSORS

As the world leader in serving science, Thermo Fisher Scientific is uniquely positioned to provide the quality materials, services and support need to accelerate the pace of cell and gene therapy development.  We understand the complexity of this rapidly-evolving industry and have made significant investments in cGMP raw material manufacturing and drug product manufacturing capabilities to provide innovative workflow solutions.  Partner with us to access the high-quality materials, services, and support you need from discovery to clinical research and commercial cell and gene manufacturing. Through our Thermo Scientific, Applied Biosystems, Invitrogen, Fisher Scientific, Unity Lab services, Patheon, PPD and Gibco brands, we offer an unmatched combination of innovative technologies, manufacturing, and distribution capabilities.  www.thermofisher.com/cellandgenetherapy

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Cryoport Systems is the market leader in globally integrated temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for critical, irreplaceable products and materials in the life sciences industry. We serve the biopharmaceutical market with leading-edge supply chain solutions for biological materials such as regenerative medicine, including immunotherapies, stem cells and CAR-T cells. We are already trusted to support over 650 active clinical trials and leading commercial products worldwide - delivering unparalleled, integrated supply chain services for materials, therapies and treatments requiring unique, specialized temperature-controlled management. And, as the life sciences constantly evolve and advance, so do we.
We proudly offer the most comprehensive solutions to support research, clinical trials, and commercial therapies around the world. From master cell storage, cryopreservation, packaging/labeling, kit production and QP services to distributing the life-saving therapy to patients, Cryoport Systems is able to meet all R&D, clinical, manufacturing, operations and quality needs. Our Integrated Supply Chain Platform brings complete integration and transparency to every step of the journey – delivering certainty to the life sciences.

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SUPPORTERS

BioBridge Global, a San Antonio-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit, integrates donor-to-patient services to enable the future of biotherapeutic solutions, including blood, tissue and advanced therapies. Through its subsidiaries – South Texas Blood & Tissue, QualTex Laboratories and GenCure – BioBridge Global provides products and services in blood resource management, cellular therapy manufacturing, donated umbilical cord blood and human tissue, as well as testing of blood, plasma, tissue and cellular products for clients in the United States and international markets. It supports the development of advanced therapies by providing access to starting materials, testing services, biomanufacturing and clinical trials support. BioBridge Global is committed to saving and enhancing lives through the healing power of human cells and tissue.


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BioLife Solutions is a leading supplier of class-defining bioproduction tools and services for the cell and gene therapy and broader biopharma markets. Our tools portfolio includes our proprietary CryoStor® and HypoThermosol® biopreservation media for shipping and storage, the ThawSTAR® family of automated, water-free thawing products, evo® cold chain management system, high capacity cryogenic storage freezers, Stirling Ultracold mechanical freezers, SciSafe biologic storage services, and Sexton Biotechnologies cell processing tools. For more information, please visit www.biolifesolutions.com, www.scisafe.com, www.stirlingultracold.com, or www.sextonbio.com.

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The market’s most experienced provider of apheresis-derived products, the BioSharing Network is a partnership between eight US blood centers. The network has over two million donors and has decades of experience recruiting donors and performing apheresis procedures. Our network provides GMP (mobilized & non-mobilized) leukopacks, bone marrow, cord blood, and perinatal tissue, as well as providing support services including flowcytometry, cryopreservation, and prodigy-based manufacturing. With multiple donor rooms, clean rooms for manufacturing, and strong logistics teams, we are the most reliable provider in the market.

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For more than 75 years, Charles River has delivered solutions to our partners to accelerate the development of drugs, chemicals, and medical devices for the people and patients who need them. Our products and services support clients from basic research, discovery and safety assessment, to manufacturing and commercialization. With this expansive portfolio, global capacity, and proven scientific and regulatory advisors, our integrated approach enables maximum speed and confidence on the drive to market.

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High Quality Raw Materials for Cell & Gene Therapy
Sartorius CellGenix is a leading global supplier of high quality raw materials for the expanding cell and gene therapy and regenerative medicine space. We develop, manufacture and market human cytokines and growth factors along with GMP serum-free media. To allow for a seamless transition from preclinical development to the clinical stage we offer our human cytokines and growth factors in preclinical and GMP quality. Our products are used by academia and industry partners in clinical trials and commercial manufacturing throughout the world. 
With +25 years of experience we are experts in the GMP manufacturing of raw materials for the cell and gene therapy space. As a former cell therapy developer and manufacturer we gained in-depth cell culture knowledge and superior regulatory expertise. With this unique background we understand the high requirements our customers face during product development and the regulatory approval process. By offering expert technical and regulatory support we can help simplify raw material qualification and validation efforts.
Sartorius CellGenix operates a state-of-the-art GMP facility for production of recombinant proteins and cell processing in Freiburg, Germany. We are now part of Sartorius.
Safe │ GMP Compliant │Reliable

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Digi-Trax is committed to transforming healthcare organizations across the world by applying bar coding and RFID strategies that increase patient safety, reduce medical errors and improve workflows. Now and into the future, we will be with you every step of the way to implement and support the right strategy for your facility. We're your facility's single source solution for all your FDA compliant labeling needs.

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FACT is a non-profit corporation founded for the purpose of voluntary inspection and accreditation in the field of cellular therapy, cord blood banking, and regenerative medicine. FACT’s objective is to improve the quality of cellular therapy through peer-developed standards, education, and accreditation for the benefits of patients. 

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ISCT Institute of Training and Development is the Global Leader in CGT Workforce Development. Our programs are developed based on ISCT's translation-focused framework to address the training needs in critical topics across scientific research, pre-clinical, biomanufacturing, regulatory, safety, and patient access. ISCT Institute of Training and Development programs are developed and delivered using industry training best practices and certified by one of the leading international accreditation bodies.

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Navigate your way from concept to clinic by partnering with MaxCyte. We've spent over 20 years perfecting the art of cell engineering and venturing beyond today's process to innovate tomorrow's solutions. Our ExPERT instruments feature best-in-class electroporation technology combining high efficiency and cell viability with seamless scalability, all backed by a global team of technical and regulatory experts providing ongoing support. We provide the spark of collaboration empowering research into treatments and cures that will transform human health. Chart your best course with MaxCyte. 

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Nova offers the latest in maintenance-free cell culture analyzer technology—BioProfile® FLEX2. FLEX2 provides key chemistries and gases, cell density, cell viability, and osmolality with one sample and a single data output stream in under 4.5 minutes, with maintenance-free MicroSensor™ Card technology. FLEX2 is the only cell culture analyzer designed for online sampling from 500mL vessels through commercial manufacturing scale culture systems and integration with the ambr® 15 and 250 cell culture systems. An optional Sample Retain Collection system automatically collects
cell culture samples from the Online Sampler and stores them in a refrigerated environment to enable further offline testing. Nova’s FAST CDV Fully Automated Cell Density/Viability Analyzer tests 45 samples per hour using 100μL samples for automated cell counts to 140e6 vc/mL.

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OriGen Biomedical® is a leading producer of cryopreservation and cell culture products. OriGen’s focus is to produce a range of products to support the treatment of cancer, genetic conditions, and other life-threatening diseases. Our products are designed with the patient and user in mind and we strive to maintain excellent customer service to ensure that patient care is the priority. Our products are FDA-cleared, MDSAP-certified, CE-marked, cGMP-manufactured, and ISO 13485:2016 certified. 

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Home - Protide Pharmaceuticals

Protide Pharmaceuticals, Inc. is a fully integrated organization devoted to innovative solutions that support research and development in regenerative medicine, cancer biology, cell bioenergy, cancer immunology, translational medicine, epigenetics, and islet cell transplantation.
With over 37 years of innovative products and services, and hundreds of clinical trials using our technology, we positively impact science through knowledge. Inspired by the scientists, patients, and physicians we support, Protide continues as an entrepreneurial, science driven organization


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At Sobi, we are transforming the lives of people affected by rare diseases. As a specialised biopharmaceutical company, we provide sustainable medicines to innovative therapies in the areas of haematology, immunology and specialty care. We bring something rare to rare diseases – a rare expertise and a strength in access that allows us to be a partner in care for those with high unmet needs. Sobi headquarters are located in Stockholm, Sweden.

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SCR is a novel private and public biobank manufacturing and preserving proprietary umbilical cord biologicals as raw materials for our revolutionary human tissue engineering to improve healing of virtually any tissue damaged by aging, disease or injury. SCR state-of-the-art patented labs are in the heart of the world’s largest medical center in Houston, Texas. The company is poised to make every umbilical cord indispensable and revolutionize biobanking as well as regenerative medicine. For more info, please email rm@stemcellreserve.com.

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The Texas Heart Institute (THI), a leading independent, nonprofit organization, is committed to advancing cardiovascular health through innovative research, authoritative thought leadership, comprehensive education, and exceptional patient care. Situated in Houston's Texas Medical Center and established in 1962 by esteemed cardiac surgeon Dr. Denton Cooley, THI pioneered the first successful heart and total artificial heart transplants in the U.S. For over 30 years, U.S. News & World Report has consistently ranked THI among the nation's premier cardiovascular centers.
Under the stewardship of Dr. Joseph G. Rogers, a globally recognized cardiologist and heart failure specialist, THI continues to set benchmarks in the diagnosis and treatment of complex cardiovascular conditions. Dr. Rogers strives to champion preventive cardiology while ensuring THI outperforms every other facility worldwide.
THI's Center for Cardiovascular Care is renowned for providing extraordinary patient care within a sophisticated, welcoming environment. As a clinical arm fully integrated with THI's research and education divisions, the Center attracts patients and cardiovascular experts globally, particularly for their most challenging cases.
Research at THI ceaselessly propels the frontiers of cardiovascular science, translating laboratory breakthroughs into tangible patient benefits. Simultaneously, THI's distinguished cardiology fellowship program continues to serve as one of the country's most prestigious training arenas, attracting top applicants nationwide.
As THI ventures into its seventh decade, it remains unwavering in its mission to improve cardiovascular health. Through an emphasis on quality, a spirit of discovery, and the courage to take bold actions, THI envisions delivering the future of cardiovascular health today. 

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At Title21 Health Solutions, the Patient is our True North. With laser focus on the healthcare and life sciences industries, our scalable, user-friendly, and natively integrated platform supports key organizational priorities across the enterprise quality management and cell therapy domains. As partners in innovation, we provide solutions for the problems of today and partner with you to anticipate and solve the problems of tomorrow. Our modules facilitate mitigating risk, increasing lab and infusion throughput, optimizing operational efficiency, and maintaining a steady state of inspection readiness. Streamline your workflows and optimize your data quality at point of entry so that your specialized staff can most effectively care for some of the most at-risk patients, delivering the right treatment at the right time. With over 20 years of experience in the quality management and CGT spaces, Title21 is committed to prioritizing quality of and providing access to life-saving therapies.


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Versiti supports biopharma and cell therapy companies through starting biomaterial provision, as well as specialty CRO services and IRB review.
Biomaterial Provision: We provide a reliable supply of starting biomaterials through an IRB-approved collection process. Our Leukopak products are available for Research Use Only (RUO) and Clinical Grade (compliant with FDA 21 CFR 1271 - GMP suitable) applications. We navigate contributor collections to provide a high-quality, well-characterized product via our comprehensive service model. Additional blood components such as buffy coats, red blood cells, and plasma are available.
Clinical Trial Services: We are pleased to offer a range of specialty CRO services, including customizable specimen collection kits, specialty testing capabilities, dedicated project management and trial site support, biostorage, and real-time data management and reporting.
IRB Services: Salus IRB, is a nonprofit, AAHRPP-accredited review board providing single-site, multi-site, and international research review services for clinical trials.

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