Hands-on Lab Training

GMP-focused, practical, instructor-guided training for CGT students and early-career professionals.

5-Day Training

Spring Cohort: March 23–27, 2026 (Monday–Friday)

Deadline: February 23, 2026

Hosted at:

Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine
Stanford School of Medicine
855 California Avenue
Palo Alto, CA 94304
USA

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. Participants gain both theoretical knowledge and hands-on experience across aseptic technique, cleanroom operations, T-cell expansion, QC testing, product harvest, release criteria, and documentation practices.

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Watch: Experience Hands-On Training at Stanford LCGM — a state-of-the-art CGMP facility supporting early-phase clinical manufacturing.

Based on Past Participant Survey Results

90%

Said their training needs were met

90%

Would recommend the course to a colleague

85%

Felt there was sufficient time for lab practice

Understand GMP & Good Documentation Practices (GDP).
Learn workflow for cell handling, processing & release.
Practice aseptic technique, flow cytometry & transduction.
Review batch records, deviations & CAPA.
Develop competency in harvest, cryopreservation & assay release.

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 (endotoxin, mycoplasma)
Cell characterization assays (apoptosis, cytokine assays)
GLP/GMP documentation and reporting

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.

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

Experience with cell culture and aseptic techniques
Basic understanding of cell therapy biomanufacturing workflow and cGMP regulations
Foundational knowledge of quality control and testing in cell therapy development

Price (USD)

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

The Resource Hub provides supporting materials to help reinforce learning before, during, and after the course.

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Steven Feldman

PhD

Site Head and Scientific Director
Stanford LCGM

“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.”

Bruce Levine

PhD

Past President
ISCT

“ISCT has long identified and taken measures to alleviate the skills shortages across the cell and gene therapy sector. Despite these efforts, growth in the CGT sector continues to outpace the professionals entering — a major issue that could become critical in the near future.”

UPON COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

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

ACCREDITED BY:

30 CMLE Hours

What Past Participants Are Saying

“The instructors explained complex topics clearly and welcomed questions throughout. The discussions helped connect the material to real-world applications.”

Michael R.

“Excellent balance of theory and practical examples. I appreciated the structured approach and the time given to clarify procedures step by step.”

Richard A.

“Very informative sessions with knowledgeable speakers. The insights from industry and clinical perspectives made the training especially valuable.”

Daniel A.

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Title Sponsor

Lunch & Learn

Reagent

Networking

Planning Committee

Steve Feldman, Ph.D

Site Head and Scientific Director, Stanford
Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine

California, USA

Dana Margittai

Process Development and
Manufacturing Scientist, Stanford
Laboratory for Cell and Gene Medicine

California, USA

Kathryn Melsop, MBA

Director, Finance & Facility Operations,
Stanford Laboratory for Cell and Gene
Medicine

California, USA

Aidan Retherford

Process Development Specialist,
Stanford Laboratory for Cell and
Gene Medicine

California, USA

Mona Shah, MBA

Project Manager, Workforce Development
and Training Programs, Stanford Laboratory
for Cell and Gene Medicine

California, USA

Principles & Applications of Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing, Characterization, Regulatory

Hybrid 9-Week Program Self-paced + Live Virtual

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An online course blending self-paced modules with live discussions featuring CGT experts. Designed to deliver essential best practices in cell therapy biomanufacturing, characterization, and regulatory frameworks.

Format: 12 hours self-paced 4 hours live-virtual

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

Hands-on Laboratory Bootcamp for Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Planning Committee

Principles & Applications of Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing, Characterization, Regulatory

Questions?

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

Hands-on Laboratory Bootcamp for Cell Therapy Biomanufacturing

THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS

Planning Committee

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