Author Spotlight: Advancements in CAR-T Cell Manufacturing and Gene Therapy Production

The advantage of our protocol is that it is a semi-automated, closed system that still offers flexibility. The labor-intensive steps are replaced by the automation, which is run by a computer, and because it’s run by a computer, the user can customize their protocol. This is also all done in a closed system.

We found that the sort of stem cell laboratories that are commonly present in hospitals have the capability to produce clinical grade CAR-T cells at significantly lower cost than commercial alternatives. We think that our process could be easily adapted to make CAR-T cell specific for other targets, and also to manufacture other types of cell and gene therapies. Our team is poised to explore other CAR-T cell targets and new gene therapies.

On a broader scale, cell and gene therapies are rapidly expanding, and we are excited to continue to support and innovate in this exciting field.