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Dr. Robert Hariri on Cell Therapeutics, Combination Therapies, and COVID-19

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With greater than 30 million cases and 946,000 deaths reported from COVID-19 worldwide, the novel Coronavirus represents one of the largest pandemics in modern history. Thankfully, it also represents the largest cooperative effort in human history.

Globally, scientists are exploring every potential weapon to suppress the threat, including vaccines, repurposed drugs, combination therapies, and as we explore here, cellular therapies with promising cell types such as natural killer (NK) cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs).

In this interview with Dr. Robert Hariri, CEO of Celularity, Inc., we discuss the company’s cell therapeutics pipeline against COVID-19. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Stemmatters, a Portuguese Integrated Therapeutics Developer and Cell Therapy CDMO

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Stemmatters is a Portuguese contract development and manufacturing (CDMO) organisation based in Barco, Guimarães. Originally a spin-off from University of Minho, it offers contract development and manufacturing services for cell-based advanced therapies, exosomes, blood-derived biologics, tissue products, biomaterials, and combination devices.

In the interview below, we explore Stemmatters history, services, manufacturing facilities, and future goals. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Behind the Scenes at FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (FISI) with Yutaka Yamaguchi (President)

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FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (FISI) is the world’s leading manufacturer of cell culture media, reagents, and medical devices that are used across the cell therapy, regenerative medicine, assisted reproductive technology, and industrial cell culture markets. The company adheres to ISO and FDA regulations and operates dual cGMP manufacturing facilities in California, USA, and Tokyo, Japan.

While Irvine Scientific was founded in 1970, Fujifilm did not acquire the company until 2018, when it invested US$800 million to become a dominant force within the cell culture media and services market.

In this interview with Yutaka Yamaguchi, President of FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific (FISI), we explore the reasons for FUJIFILM’s acquisition of Irvine Scientific, the importance of the company’s dual manufacturing facilities, traits that differentiate FISI from its competitors, and trends within the Regenerative Medicine industry at large. [Read more…]

Basilard Biotech to Transform the Engineering of Cell-based Therapies Using Their Novel Nanomechanical Gene Delivery Technology

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Basilard Biotech LogoBasilard Biotech is a Southern-California-based company poised to lead a revolution in the engineering of cell based therapies in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT). In 2019, the company launched a disruptive gene delivery technology platform called SoloPore™. This novel approach to nanomechanical gene delivery has the potential to disrupt the current limitations of current viral and non-viral gene delivery—a breakthrough that could facilitate better scalability and more  cost-effective production of cell and gene therapies.

In this interview with Brynley Lee, CEO of Basilard, we learn about the formation of Basilard Biotech, explore the company’s novel SoloPore™ technology, dive into the company’s funding strategy, and explore its future goals. Enjoy! [Read more…]

Disrupting the Cell Therapy Market: Nucleus Biologics Brings Transparency, Customization & Control

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In recent years, the cell culture company Nucleus Biologics has been at the forefront of market disruption. In this interview with David Sheehan (CEO), we explore how the company has been growing its team, expanding its production capabilities, launching new products, and impressively, rolling out the world’s first online portal for instantaneous custom cGMP cell culture media configuration.

The pace never slows when your mission is to enable lifesaving science! [Read more…]

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