Introduction to Cell Therapy

Cell Therapy is a term used to describe therapies whereby living cells are introduced into a patient to achieve a therapeutic benefit.  In Europe, they fall under the category of ATMPs and, depending on how they are modified, some may be approved as ex vivo gene therapies (e.g. CAR-T).

This course will provide an overview of the different classes of cell and cell-based therapies including Mesenchymal Stem/Stromal Cell Therapies, Pluripotent Stem Cell Therapies, CART-T Cell Therapies, CAR-NK Cell Therapies, as well as other types of Cellular Immunotherapy.  

In addition to the theoretical content concerning biology, mechanism of action, manufacturing methods, and quality control for these therapies, much time will be given to hands-on practice of techniques and operation of equipment used to produce these therapies commercially.  This hands-on practical training will use state-of-the-art automated systems to showcase the current and potential future manufacturing techniques available.

Course Delivery Method: 3 Days Blended Online and Onsite in NIBRT

• One morning online theory
• Two days NIBRT practical

Course Costs:

• One morning online theory only: €600
• Full Course of One morning online theory and Two days NIBRT Practicals: €2375

Course Dates:

• Online Theory – 08 May 2023
• Full course – 08 May 2023 (online theory) + 11 & 12 May 2023 (onsite practicals)