MSC Therapies: The Promise and the Hurdles

MSC Therapy

Research Paper Overview: Therapeutic Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells The research paper ‘Therapeutic Use of Mesenchymal Stromal Cells: The Need for Inclusive Characterization Guidelines to Accommodate All Tissue Sources and Species’ by Adrienne Wright, Marne L. Arthaud-Day, and Mark L. Weiss explores the therapeutic potential of multipotent mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and their wide applicability…Read more

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Potency Testing in Cell and Gene Therapy: A Deep Dive

Potency and Efficacy

Research Paper Overview:  Navigating the Complexities of Potency Testing in Cell and Gene Therapy Products The research paper ‘Potency testing of cell and gene therapy products’ by Paula Salmikangas, Björn Carlsson, Christophe Klumb, Tatiana Reimer, and Steffen Thirstrup, delves into the complexities and significance of potency assessment in biological medicinal products, particularly in Cell and…Read more

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Workshop Summary: Integrating Functional Assay Readouts for In Vivo Insights 

In Vivo Assays

Integrating Functional Assay Readouts for In Vivo Insights  Cell therapies are revolutionizing medicine’s horizon and precise analytical development is the secret weapon. The recent Cell Therapy Analytical Development Searchlight workshop dove into this exhilarating space, spotlighting the dance between potency assays and efficacy. Led by Cheryl Cox and Nathan Majewski, this workshop highlighted the intertwining…Read more

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