Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine

Bridging MSC Discovery to Scalable Manufacturing

Join us for an engaging, hands‑on MSC workshop that brings together the latest in stem cell science, process optimization, and scalable manufacturing. We’ll explore how thoughtful microenvironment design, consistent surface chemistry, and smart workflow choices can help bridge the gap between discovery and real‑world production. Whether you’re focused on foundational MSC biology or preparing for larger‑scale expansion, this workshop will offer practical insights, new ideas, and plenty of opportunities to learn from experts and peers.

What We’ll Dive Into:

Core MSC biology and emerging clinical perspectives
How to move from benchtop workflows to scalable, reproducible manufacturing
Tools and platforms that boost consistency, efficiency, and cell quality
Why surface chemistry and culture conditions matter for MSC performance
Key considerations for navigating regulatory expectations

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Agenda – Subject to Change

Time	Event	Speaker
12:30 p.m.	Registration Opens Please note you must register online ahead of the event to secure your spot. Space is limited.
1:00 p.m.	Welcome and Opening Remarks Setting the context for MSC research and manufacturing Brief intro to emerging clinical applications	TBD
1:10 p.m.	Session 1: MSC Biology for Therapeutic Production Foundational MSC biology Surface chemistry and media considerations Factors influencing MSC attachment, growth, senescence, and potency	TBD
1:50 p.m.	Session 2: Scaling Strategies for Reliable MSC Expansion Biobanking strategies Workflow design and scale-up considerations The importance of process optimization across scale for cell quality	TBD
2:30 p.m.	Break/Transition to Laboratory
2:45 p.m.	Session 3: Tools, Platforms, and Closed Systems in Practice Training and hands on demonstrations for Corning^® CellSTACK^® and HYPERFlask^®vessels Demonstration of scale up platforms: Corning® HYPERStack^® vessels, CellCube^® systems, and microcarriers	TBD
4:15 p.m.	Break/Transition back to Main Session Room
4:30 p.m.	Session 4: The Regulatory and Quality Environment Overview of evolving regulations in cell‑based manufacturing CQAs and QMS systems Documentation and global standardization trends How scalable, consistent workflows support regulatory expectations	TBD
5:00 p.m.	Closing Session and Happy Hour	TBD