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Author: Simona Cretu

Revolutionize Frozen Sample Handling and Tracking with Radio-Frequency Tagging

Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is transforming the way labs manage frozen biological samples, streamlining workflows, improving traceability, and minimizing the risks associated with frost-obscured codes and manual labeling. This article, originally published in ‘Biocompare, ebook Essential Guide to Best Practices in the Lab 13’, explores how RFID technology can overcome common challenges in frozen sample handling […]

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5 Ways Optimized Cell Line Management Helps Streamline Cell Therapy Workflows

In the rapidly evolving field of cell therapy research, cell lines are a stable and renewable resource for investigating disease mechanisms, testing therapeutic candidates, and pioneering new cell-based treatments. Proper and efficient management of cell line data, license agreement terms, and audit logs are critical for success. Finding the right cell line management solution, like […]

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It Takes a Team: Lessons from the Beautiful Game for Cell and Gene Therapy Access

Access to advanced therapies that can fundamentally alter disease trajectories is one of the most pressing frontiers in healthcare. Among them, cell and gene therapies offer unprecedented hope for millions, especially those grappling with rare, chronic, or previously untreatable conditions. Yet, realizing the full potential of these therapies requires more than scientific innovation—it demands cross-sector […]

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From Philly to Rio: International Collaboration on CAR T-Cell Manufacturing & Delivery Brings Costs Down

Across the globe, access to life-saving cell and gene therapies like CAR T-cell therapy remains largely limited to wealthier nations and well-resourced health systems. While the clinical outcomes of these therapies can be extraordinary—offering cures for certain blood cancers—their high cost and complexity of production present a barrier that many countries cannot overcome. But a […]

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A New Era for Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapies: What the FDA Approval of RYONCIL Means for the Field

Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) have long shown promise in regenerative medicine, with the potential to treat everything from heart disease to autoimmune conditions. But for decades, MSC therapies struggled to move beyond early-phase clinical trials and regional approvals. That changed in December 2024 when the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved RYONCIL—and it became […]

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How Can Your LIMS Enhance Clinical Research Sample Management?

In the fast-paced world of clinical research, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance are critical to successful study outcomes. The right LIMS should aim to streamline clinical sample workflows, improve data accuracy, and support compliance with clinical sample management. Here’s a closer look at the features clinical researchers should focus on and how they benefit those actively […]

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Bold Vision, Real-World Impact: The Global Gene Therapy Initiative

Access to cutting-edge gene therapy treatments remains a major challenge, particularly in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs). While these therapies hold the potential to cure life-threatening conditions such as hemophilia, HIV, and sickle cell disease, their availability today is generally limited to patients in wealthier nations with advanced medical infrastructure. The Global Gene Therapy Initiative […]

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Choosing the Right Tubes for Sample Integrity

In laboratory environments, sample integrity is critical to ensuring reliable research results, workflow efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. While often overlooked, sample storage tubes play a pivotal role in protecting samples, streamlining processes, and supporting automation. Sample storage and handling requires a variety of tubes, each designed to meet specific needs related to the sample type, storage […]

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Reflecting on a Year of Innovation: Key Insights from Bridging the Gap Webinar Series

In early January 2025, Bridging the Gap panelists George Eastwood and Patrick Hanley visited Washington, D.C., to advocate for increased support and funding for life-saving cell and gene therapies. Insights from our January 2025 Bridging the Gap Webinar During its first year, the Bridging the Gap Webinar Series, sponsored by Azenta Life Sciences and the […]

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Tackling Life Sciences Consumable Waste: A Path to Sustainable Innovation

Scientific research is the cornerstone of innovation, but it can come at an environmental cost. In the pursuit of scientific advancement, life sciences laboratories have become significant contributors to global plastic waste, where consumables like pipette tips, gloves, and culture flasks are essential for experiments. Unfortunately, these items are primarily single-use and plastic-based, leading to […]

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