
29th Technical Meeting
CMC: Opportunity or Burden?
The day will include a combination of specialised talks on this theme, a choice of workshops and a ’round table’ session. There will also be a number of opportunities for networking and discussions with vendors.
Agenda
08:30
Registration and Networking
08:50
Introduction and amc update
09:00 Session 1.
What CMC challenges do Advanced Therapy Developers Face? Mike Delahaye
- Ross Bunyan – Resolution
- CMC perspectives for supply of ATMPs, Jacqueline Barry – CGTC
- Emilio Cosimo – Rouken Bio
10.30
Break (tea/coffee)
11.00 Session 2. Aseptic Process Simulation Challenges – is this a moving target?
CMC as Opportunity, Not Afterthought: Developer Lessons and Partner Perspective in Advanced Therapies, Rob Scott – Exmoor Pharma
- Panel session:
- Rob Scott, eXmoor Pharma
- TBC, Symbiosis
- Mark Missen, RoslinCT
- Barry Flutter, GOSH
Lunch
14.00 Session 3.
Panel Session – Can industry collaborate to solve common CMC issues? Chaired by Mike Delahaye
- Jacqueline Barry, Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
- Ross Bunyan, Resolution
- Scott Cowan, SNBTS
- Sara Nilsson, CCRM Nordic
15.15
Break (Tea/Coffee)
15.45 Supplier Pitch – Emerson
16.00 Session 4
The ATMP Manufacturing Landscape in Scotland
- Scott Cowan, SNBTS
- Mark Missen, Roslin CT – RoslinCT’s Journey to Commercialisation
17:00
Close
Supper
For those of you who are joining us for dinner, we are eating at The Pakora Bar
Arrival – 1900
Many thanks to our dinner sponsor…
Sponsors
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EmersonEmerson is a global industrial technology leader providing advanced automation solutions that help life sciences manufacturers accelerate development, enhance compliance, and optimise production.The Emerson DeltaV™ Automation Platform unifies systems and software from process development through commercial manufacturing, enabling streamlined tech transfer, improved data integrity, and greater operational agility to bring high‑quality therapies to patients faster and more sustainably.
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Secoya TechnologiesSecoya Technologies is an innovative Belgian technology company specializing in advanced production technologies and equipment for the (bio)pharmaceutical industry.The company focuses on particle engineering and process intensification using microstructured elements and microfluidic principles. Its solutions target key operations in drug production — including crystallization, emulsification/encapsulation, pervaporation, and chemical synthesis — enabling precise control over process parameters, enhanced product quality, and smoother transition from lab‑scale development to industrial manufacturing.
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Azenta Life Sciences
Azenta Life Sciences is a global leader in cryogenic storage and sample management, supporting the unique needs of cell and gene therapy innovators.
Our state-of-the-art biorepositories and automated storage systems are designed to safeguard the integrity, quality, and traceability of critical samples at every stage of development. With industry-leading expertise in cryogenic cold chain solutions, we help organizations minimize risk, maintain compliance, and ensure that irreplaceable materials are securely preserved and always accessible.
By delivering scalable and reliable solutions, Azenta empowers researchers and developers to focus on advancing groundbreaking therapies and accelerating their path to patients.
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Cytomos
Cytomos is the first TechBio company finally enabling game-changing decisions through its patented real-time AuraCyt™ platform agnostically translating complex cell data into actionable insights to materially improve Cell Line Development, CAR-T manufacturing efficacy & iPSC productivity.
The technology closely monitors a broad range of individual cell features simultaneously and collects data on intrinsic cellular properties in real-time, delivering unbiased, consistent, accurate and reliable predictive analytics for biomanufacturing and other applications. AuraCyt™ has been brought to market via R&D benchtop solution (Celledonia™) to accelerate access for their early tech adopters: the world’s best in class C(D)MOs & global biopharma clients and their leading bioreactor platform providers.
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Gyros Protein TechnologiesGyros Protein Technologies provides tools that simplify workflows and support scientists across the biotherapeutic lifecycle — from research and development to manufacturing and quality control. Our Gyrolab® xPand and Gyrolab® xPlore™ platforms automate immunoassays at the nanoliter scale, delivering sensitive, accurate results for pharmacokinetics, immunogenicity, and bioprocess applications. For peptide synthesis, our PurePep® Chorus, Symphony® X, and PurePep Sonata®+ systems produce high-purity peptides with speed, flexibility, and quality — reducing hands-on time and help you achieve results faster. These trusted solutions help to accelerate drug development. Visit our website to learn how.
Gyros Protein Technologies is a division of Mesa Laboratories.
https://www.gyrosproteintechnologies.com/en/immunoassays-for-cell-and-gene-therapy-development
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Miltenyi BiotecMiltenyi Biotec is a global provider of products and services that empower biomedical discovery and advance cellular therapy.
Our innovative tools support research at every level, from basic research to translational research to clinical application. This integrated portfolio enables scientists and clinicians to obtain, analyze, and utilize the cell. Our technologies offer solutions for cellular research, cell therapy, and cell manufacturing. Our more than 30 years of expertise spans research areas including immunology, stem cell biology, neuroscience, cancer, hematology, and graft engineering.
In our commitment to the scientific community, we also offer comprehensive scientific support, consultation, and expert training. Today, Miltenyi Biotec has more than 4,500 employees in 28 countries – all dedicated to helping researchers and clinicians around the world make a greater impact on science and health.
www.miltenyibiotec.com/
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bioMérieuxTo protect patients, provide safe products and minimise vein to vein time, cutting-edge cellular therapies need state-of-the-art quality control solutions.
bioMérieux’s proven portfolio of microbiology testing solutions enable sites to carry out tests throughout each stage of the production process. bioMérieux provides solutions adapted for the unique set of requirements for testing ATMP’s. Testing for final products but, also at-line and in-process controls to relieve potential process bottle necks. Helping to maintain regulatory compliance and optimize operations for the future. These include:
- BACT/ALERT 3D DUAL T: Compendial, rapid and automated sterility testing. Ideally suited for testing turbid, short shelf-life intermediates and final products and reduced vein to vein time.
- BIOFIRE MYCOPLASMA: A 1 hour test that can be performed at-line, if required. This test can be used for release testing or testing starting materials, culture media and other in-process controls.
- ENDOZYME II GO SINGLE TEST: An animal-free endotoxin test with in-build controls designed for single or low volume testing.
- 3P Solutions: This range includes irradiated, plates for environmental monitoring, the AIR IDEAL, active air monitoring system and 3P Software for managing EM campaign in classified areas
- Accellix: A sister company providing rapid, automated cell attribute testing using innovative flow cytometry technology.
This is just a snapshot of some of our range, please come and visit our stand to learn more about these and other bioMérieux solutions.
https://www.biomerieux.com/
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Pharmagraph
Pharmaceutical Environmental Monitoring for Critical Compliance
We power compliance from the inside out. We are the trusted force behind pharmaceutical environmental monitoring in the industry’s most critical environments. With a bold blend of precision hardware, intelligent software, and ready-to-run validation, we simplify complexity and raise the bar for what environmental monitoring should be. For over three decades, we have supported the world’s most tightly regulated environments, from GMP-compliant cleanrooms and biotech labs to hospital theatres and healthcare networks. Our solutions encompass advanced software, intelligent hardware, and precise instrumentation, ensuring compliance and operational excellence across pharmaceutical manufacturing, hospital pharmacies, and biotechnology facilities.
www.pharmagraph.co.uk
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