Hands-on Laboratory Bootcamp for Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing - Spring Cohort

Hands-on Laboratory Bootcamp for Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing

This 5-day expert-guided hands-on lab training provides participants with a comprehensive overview of cell therapy manufacturing processes within GMP-compliant environments. Over the week, participants will gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience in key areas including aseptic techniques, cleanroom operations, T-cell expansion, transduction, QC testing, product harvest, release criteria, and documentation practices.

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	Hands-on lab training
	5-day training Spring Cohort: March 23-27, 2026
	Hosted at: Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine Stanford School of Medicine 855 California Avenue, Palo Alto, CA 94304 USA
Fall Cohort: Sept 14-18, 2026 (at Marcus Center for Therapeutic Cell Characterization and Manufacturing)

LEARNING OUTCOMES

Understand the principles of Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Learn the workflow for cell product handling, processing, and release, including QC and safety testing.
Practice aseptic techniques, sample handling, flow cytometry, and transduction procedures in a
controlled environment.
Review and analyze batch records, deviations, and CAPA processes to ensure compliance and quality.
Develop competency in product harvest, cryopreservation, and formulation for downstream assays and release.

PRICE (USD)

Category	IISCT Member
Academia	$5,500
Industry	$6,500
Students*	$3,500
15% Group Registration Discount available for 5+ Members / Non-Members from the same institution

COURSE CONTENT

GLP/GMP lab safety and operations
Operation of essential lab equipment
Evaluation of cell quality in culture
Techniques for growing, harvesting, and cryopreserving cells
Large-scale cell production in bioreactors
Cell safety testing (e.g., endotoxin, mycoplasma)
Cell characterization assays (e.g., apoptosis, protein/cytokine assay)
GLP/GMP documentation and reporting

Group Registration Discount:

Receive 15% off when registering 5+ ISCT Members / Non-Members from the same company / institution.
Contact ISCT at workforcedevelopment@isctglobal.org to obtain the discounted Group Registration Rate.

Cancellation Policy: Registration cancellation must be made by email to workforcedevelopment@isctglobal.org at least twenty (20) business days before the course start date. A 10% administrative fee is applied to all cancellations. Registration fee is non-refundable if it is cancelled within twenty (20) business days of the course start date.

ISCT reserves the right to cancel the course if we do not receive a minimum number of registrations twenty (20) business days in advance of the start date. Should the course be cancelled, your payment will be refunded in full. We recommend that you purchase travel insurance with your flights to cover the possibility of the course being cancelled.

UPON COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

30 CMLE Credits
A copy of the course materials
Certificate of Course Completion from ISCT and CMLE

DESIGNED FOR:

Students and professionals with minimal experience in GMP cell product manufacturing labs, seeking a comprehensive understanding of cell bioprocessing and GMP laboratory techniques.

ACCREDITED BY:

30 CMLE Hours

“At Stanford LCGM, our training programs are designed to provide individuals with the necessary skills and knowledge to enter or advance in the workforce. The collaboration with ISCT facilitates experiential training programs to deliver hands-on experience and learn from reputed scientists doing cutting edge work in the growing cell and gene therapy field.”

-Steven Feldman, Site Head and Scientific Director, Stanford LCGM

“ISCT has long identified and taken measures to alleviate the skills shortages across the cell and gene therapy sector. ISCT has run a range of courses across the CGT sector, including forming our ISCT Early-Stage Professionals (ESP) Committee, responsible for our extensive Mentoring Program. Despite these efforts, growth in the CGT sector continues to outpace the professionals entering. This is a major issue for the sector that could become critical in the near future."

-Bruce Levine, Past President, ISCT

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