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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.”

ACCREDITED BY:

30 CMLE Hours

UPON COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

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

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

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