Part 19 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in June 2025) In the rapidly advancing world of cell and gene therapy, a single treatment can alter a patient’s life trajectory. But what happens after the initial success? For many, the journey is just beginning. Long-term follow-up (LTFU) is not just a […]
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Radio-frequency identification (RFID) is transforming the way labs manage frozen biological samples. It streamlines workflows, improves traceability, and minimizes 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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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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Part 18 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in May 2025) 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. […]
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Part 17 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in April 2025) Across the globe, access to life-saving cell and gene therapies like chimeric antigen receptor (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 […]
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Part 16 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in March 2025) 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 […]
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In the fast-paced world of clinical research, efficiency, accuracy, and compliance are critical to successful study outcomes. The right laboratory information management system (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 […]
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Part 15 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in February 2025) 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 […]
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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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Part 14 of our Bridging the Gap Series (Summary of the webinar session held in january 2025) 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. During its first year, the Bridging the Gap Webinar Series, sponsored […]
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