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Our line-up of visionary companies ready to connect with you, offering leading technologies and solutions to advance your cell & gene research.
Gene Therapy Development 2024
Silver Sponsors
PROGEN was founded in 1983 by four scientists from Heidelberg, Germany, who joined forces to manufacture and supply high quality antibodies for biomedical research. We help scientists worldwide drive biopharmaceutical and diagnostic progress to provide high-quality and reliable treatments for patients. Our mission is to make new therapies safe and affordable and to improve existing research processes. The PROGEN team consists of bioscientists and adeno-associated virus (AAV) experts who collaborate with specialists around the world. Our products are essentials for research in science and industry. We are more than just a manufacturer of antibodies, AAV gene therapy tools, density gradient media, and phage display technologies: We strive to understand the needs of scientists to develop solutions to jointly address challenges in academic research, biotechnology and pharma.
Sartorius BIA Separations develops and manufactures market-leading CIM® monolithic chromatographic columns for the purification and analysis of large biomolecules, such as viruses, plasmids, and mRNA, which are applied in cell and gene therapies. The company’s Cornerstone® Biomanufacturing Development Services are the result of more than 25 years of hands-on experience with the most challenging biopharmaceutical products and offer a comprehensive approach of integrated process development solutions and novel technology designed to improve the robustness and yield of large biomolecules production while improving the safety of therapeutic products. Sartorius BIA's technology for manufacturing-scale purification is already used in the production of the first commercialized advanced therapeutics;the company also has a keen presence with novel drug candidates in the clinical pipeline.
Bronze Sponsors
At Rapid Micro Biosystems, we are dedicated to providing groundbreaking technology and products to support biomanufacturing companies in their mission to deliver the highest possible quality products for improved patient outcomes. Thanks to our unmatched expertise in science and technology, we are a trusted partner of healthcare product manufacturers around the world. Rapid Micro Biosystems is headquartered and has U.S. manufacturing in Lowell, Massachusetts, with global locations in Switzerland, Germany, and the Netherlands. Our Growth Direct® System is a growth-based technology platform that fully automates the traditional compendial method of quality control (QC) microbiology testing in mission-critical applications such as environmental monitoring, water testing, and bioburden testing. It detects contamination more quickly, supports improved QC processes, and delivers compelling economic benefits. By replacing slow, error-prone manual processes, the Growth Direct® System does much more than decrease error, ensure data integrity, and reduce the risk of costly contamination events. It also enables manufacturers to accelerate timelines, maximize capacity, and reduce operational risk and downtime. This results in better, more cost-effective pharmaceuticals, biologics, biotech products, medical devices, and personal care products.
Rentschler Biopharma is a leading global CDMO, focused exclusively on client projects. Thanks to our 50 years of proven scientific expertise in biotechnology, we count ourselves among the leaders in the industry. From our headquarters in Laupheim, Germany, and our sites in Milford, USA, and Stevenage, UK, we offer end-to-end solutions including biopharmaceutical and viral vector process development and cGMP manufacturing. Our Center of Excellence for advanced therapies is located in Stevenage, UK, the largest cell and gene therapy cluster in Europe. At Rentschler Biopharma's Stevenage site, we are dedicated to advancing viral vector products from development to cGMP manufacturing of high quality advanced therapies for our clients and their patients.
Network & Programme Sponsors
Advanced Instruments is a global provider of scientific and analytical solutions for the biopharma and clinical industries Our company’s innovations have helped organizations improve quality, achieve reliable outcomes, and increase productivity for more than 65 years. Our focus on service, quality, and reliability has made us a leading developer and manufacturer of analytical instruments and services for the biopharmaceutical, clinical, and food & beverage industries. Our newest addition, the Artel portfolio, includes leading analytical instruments, software and services that validate, automate, and calibrate critical liquid handling processes and instrumentation. Our Solentim portfolio delivers best-in-class imaging and single-cell deposition technologies for cell line development workflows. And our OsmoTECH® and OsmoPRO® micro-osmometers support the workflows that labs worldwide rely on for the delivery of accurate and timely results.
NOF CORPORATION, the leading commercial supplier of drug delivery products through R&D to commercial scale, provides activated PEGs for protein modification, single molecular PEGs for ADCs, Polysorbate 80 for formulation of biological medicines, PEG lipids and ionizable lipids for lipid nanoparticle (LNP) formulations. NOF's LNP platform composed of COATSOME® SS Series, novel biodegradable ionizable lipid, demonstrates superior endosomal escape and provides high protein expression with extremely low systemic toxicity. The platform can be applied to gene delivery, gene editing, nucleic acid vaccine and in vitro transfection. It is capable of encapsulating pDNA, siRNA and mRNA, and delivering these to various organs and tissues. NOF’s LNP platform is becoming adopted in clinical planning by NOF collaborators.
With over 35 years’ experience as a global contract service organization, SGS provides integrated (bio)pharmaceutical development and testing solutions including clinical research, pharmaceutical development, biologics characterization, biosafety, and quality control testing for small and large molecules, raw materials, containers and finished products. SGS provides a comprehensive range of biosafety services such as: virology, cell and molecular biology, microbiology and TEM. Health Authorities (US FDA and the EMA), require companies to undergo safety testing demonstrating that cell banks, viral banks, raw materials, bulk harvests, and batches of clinical drug are free of bacteria, fungi, mycoplasma, viruses and other potential contaminants. SGS ensures product safety in satisfying these regulatory requirements.
TATAA Biocenter specializes in providing regulated molecular analysis laboratory services for biopharmaceutical clients. Committed to quality, innovation, and fostering strong client relationships, we serve as your trusted partner to accelerate drug development. As a contract research organization, we offer clients the latest technologies and generate accurate and reproducible data that shortens time-to-market. TATAA’s core focus is delivering high-quality, high-throughput bioanalysis for cell and gene therapies and biomarker profiling for precision medicine. Integral to the success of every study with TATAA Biocenter is the team of highly skilled scientists with extensive experience in nucleic acid analyses and knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Cell & Gene 2024
Gold Sponsors
Silver Sponsors
GenScript Biotech Corporation is a world leading technology and service provider of life science R&D and manufacturing, founded in 2002 as one of the first commercialise gene synthesis providers. GenScript provides life sciences services and products to scientists in over 200 countries worldwide, including gene and gene fragments synthesis, DNA/RNA/NGS/qPRC/tRNA, & siRNA oligos, mRNA & circular RNA synthesis, custom peptide synthesis, complex protein expression and engineering, custom antibody development and engineering, in vitro/in vivo pharmacology, as well as a variety of other research-focused catalogue products. After two decades of rapid growth, the company has expanded its business in recent years into the fields of immunotherapy and early-phase drug discovery services, CDMO and microbiology. Driven by the corporate mission of “make people and nature healthier through biotechnology”, GenScript strives to become the most trustworthy biotech company in the world. GenScript offers global support for its loyal customers with dedicated sites in the Netherlands and the UK and a strong global remote workforce.
Bronze Sponsors
Aseptic Technologies manufactures fill & finish equipment and devices for advanced pharmaceutical manufacturing. Our core expertise lays in the innovation of aseptic filling processes for biopharmaceutical products, including cell and gene therapy products. The AT-Closed Vial® Technology is an innovative vial, closed before filling, made out of polymer materials. Together with our Filling Lines, the technology allows for contamination risk reduction and higher levels of sterility. In addition, its exceptional features make the AT-Closed Vial® able to maintain Container Closure Integrity (CCI) at cryogenic temperatures (down to -196°C). As a member of SKAN Group, we leverage the technological excellence of SKAN in the isolator design, providing integrated solutions for fill & finish projects, globally. Furthermore, we share decades of expertise in injection molding and manufacturing in cleanroom, offering customized ready-to-use assemblies for pharmaceutical processes. www.aseptictech.com www.skan.com
We Help Bring Life-Saving Treatments to the World Large cell numbers are needed for the development of cell therapies and stem cell-based drug research applications. By utilizing its strong synergies in cell culture expertise, bioreactor technology, and polymer manufacturing, Eppendorf has emerged as an expert partner for the cultivation of (stem-) cells at large scale. With our equipment, training programs, and application services, we support scientists in resolving cultivation bottlenecks during the development of cell-based applications from basic research to cell and gene therapy applications. The need for advanced solutions is increasing. With our expertise, we help to stimulate the growth of your cultures and cultivate solutions tailored to your challenges. Since 1945, the Eppendorf brand has been synonymous with customer-oriented processes and innovative products, such as laboratory devices and consumables for liquid handling, cell handling and sample handling. Today, Eppendorf and its more than 5,000 employees serve as experts and advisors, using their unique knowledge and experience to support laboratories and research institutions around the world.
Network & Programme Sponsors
PathoQuest is a global CRO that specializes in biologics GMP quality testing based on next-generation sequencing (NGS) for viral safety and genetic characterization. The company’s proprietary NGS-based testing approach delivers actionable Quality Control reports to the biopharmaceutical industry for cell & gene therapy, vaccines and recombinants. Faster, safer, Animal Free.
SSG Vitrology Limited was founded in 2007 and acquired by SGS in May 2012. The site provides safety testing services of biologics, with a strong focus on quality of service and scientific ability. Our team of experienced scientists have over 20+ years experience providing a comprehensive range of GMP, FDA, EP, ICH compliant validated assays. As a world leader in biopharmaceutical testing services, SGS Vitrology offer you a complete range of GLP/GMP biologics safety testing, including virology, cellular and molecular biology, as well as microbiology and electron microscopy. We pay special attention to our customers’ turnaround time requirements and partner that with best in class customer service and communication. As a result, we help you to ensure product safety and meet your regulatory requirements, therefore adding value to your business by providing reliability, high quality & compliant GMP validated assays, scientific expertise, and pro-active communication with direct access to your dedicated project management team and scientists. SGS Vitrology has decades of experience characterizing cell banks and virus seeds used in the manufacture of gene therapy vectors, vaccines, and recombinant proteins. We have worked with clients using a range of cell lines (e.g. CHO, HEK293, Sp2/0, Hi5, Sf9, MDCK, Hybridoma) and viral vectors (e.g. Adeno, AAV, Lentivirus, Vaccinia). A summary of our services are as follows: • Cell Bank and Virus Seed Characterisation per the major compendia, regulatory and ICH guidelines • Raw material and Bulk Harvest testing • Drug Substance and Final Product testing • Custom Development/Validation of assays including new or method transfers
Our extensive and engaged community extends across large, mid-size and innovative start-ups within the pharma and biotech space, with a dedicated audience spanning a range of specialisms. Whether you have content to share, are looking for ways to enhance your brand visibility or would like to increase engagement with prospective customers, Oxford Global can offer valuable access to your target demographic through our range of event & content services.
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