Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies launches study with BioCentriq® to generate public CAR-T cell data using Terumo BCT’s CGT manufacturing platforms

October 5, 2023

Medical

LAKEWOOD, Colo. – October 5, 2023 – Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies today announced the launch of a study with BioCentriq® to generate publicly available CAR-T cell manufacturing data using Terumo BCT's cell and gene therapy manufacturing platforms.

The study aims to generate open, accessible data on CAR-T cell manufacturing processes using Terumo BCT's automated platforms, helping to advance industry-wide understanding of process optimization for cell therapy manufacturing.

"By generating and sharing this data publicly, we hope to accelerate innovation across the cell and gene therapy industry," said a Terumo Blood and Cell Technologies representative. "This collaboration with BioCentriq reflects our commitment to advancing the field through open, collaborative research."

The resulting data set is intended to serve as a resource for researchers and manufacturers working to optimize CAR-T cell therapy production processes.

About Terumo India

Terumo India is a fast-growing medical devices company that serves to advance access to high-quality Cardiac & Vascular, and other medical devices for patients and medical practitioners in India. Terumo India is part of Terumo Corporation, a global leader in medical technology with headquarters in Tokyo, Japan. Established in 1921 and with its 100 years of history, Terumo's starting point and unchanging corporate mission has been 'Contributing to Society through Healthcare'.

Terumo India was established in 2013 with headquarters in Gurgaon, NCR Delhi and has since grown to touch over 100,000 lives with an expanding field force & distribution network. Terumo India is Great Place to Work® certified and has also been recognized as one of India's Top 15 Workplaces™ in Pharmaceuticals, Healthcare and Biotech 2022. The company runs several acclaimed training & development programs, working closely with its customers and academic partners to contribute to the skilling requirements of India's healthcare system.

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