Cell Therapy Fundamentals Day: Tuesday, September 23
Understanding the Basics of Cell Therapy Development from Discovery to Manufacturing to Gain a Holistic Overview
9:00 am Going Back to What Cell Therapy Actually Is & How it Helps Fight Oncological & Non- Oncological Indications
Synopsis
- Learning the basics of cell biology and how it can be modified to combat cancer and autoimmune diseases
- Exploring how CAR-T and TCR cells work
9:30 am Exploring the Different Cell Types & Their Advantages in Targeting Tumors to Ensure Success
Synopsis
- Comparing NK cells, TILs, Gamma Delta cells, Macrophages and more
- Understanding the best cell type for your development
10:00 am Learning the Basics of Cell Therapy Manufacturing to Understand How it Affects Costs & Development Timelines
Synopsis
- Reviewing the 101 of cell product manufacturing
- Establishing how manufacturing processes affect cell therapy success
10:30 am Morning Networking Break
Navigating Results & Outcomes of Cell Therapies to Understand the Reason Behind Key Successes & Failures
11:00 am Analyzing All Cell Therapy Successes to Date to Gain an Overview of What Has Worked & Why
Synopsis
- Reviewing cell therapy success against hematological tumors and solid tumors
- Identifying the effect of cell therapy on autoimmune indications to widen the scope
11:30 am Reviewing the Failures & Problems Over the Years to Know What to Avoid When Developing Your Own Cell Therapy Product
Synopsis
- Exploring why the cell therapy industry has had multiple failures in the last few years
- Benchmarking failures with certain cell types to understand which ones to avoid
12:00 pm Networking Lunch
Exploring the Basics of Cell Therapy Engineering Technologies to Reduce Off-Target Toxicities & Increase Safety
1:00 pm Understanding What Cell Armoring is & How it Helps Improve Efficacy of Cell Therapy
Synopsis
- Reviewing the basics of cell armoring and understanding how it can improve safety and efficacy
- Assessing multiple cell armoring technologies such as CRISPR gene editing and enhancement for cytokine secretions and their advantages
1:30 pm Implementing Combination Technologies to Cell Therapy Development to Increase Safety & Durability
Synopsis
- Reviewing the different combination technologies currently utilized such as antibody combinations, BTK inhibitors, immunomodulatory drugs and more
- Determining the best combination technologies for cell therapy success
Mapping the Way Forward with Next Generation Technologies to Remain at the Front of Innovation & Be Best in Class
2:30 pm Afternoon Networking Break
3:00 pm Mapping Out the Existing Next Generation Technologies & The Ones on the Horizon to Select the One Most Appropriate for Your Cell Therapy Product
Synopsis
- Exploring the current landscape of next generation technologies
- Understanding the science & applications of the next generation technologies
3:30 pm Roundtable Discussion: Reviewing the Need for Next Generation Technologies to Understand their Effect on Progressing the Field
Synopsis
- Exploring the latest advancements with gene editing and armoring to increase tumor specificity
- Examining the value of next generation cell therapy development in fighting hard to treat diseases
- Tailoring next generation technologies to enhance safety and efficacy