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Visit Us at Booth #512 | February 9–12, 2026 | San Diego Convention Center | San Diego, CA
 

Join Bio-Techne at Advanced Therapies Week
 

Discover next-generation tools designed to overcome key challenges in cell therapy manufacturing. Learn how Bio-Techne is driving innovation in cell therapy manufacturing with closed systems, AI-engineered proteins and automated cell assays, enabling faster scalability, greater commercial readiness and better patient outcomes.

Featured Presentations

Next Gen Tools for Cell Therapy Manufacturing: Addressing Key Reagent Challenges

Speaker: David Hermanson, Ph.D., Director of Cell Therapy Solutions, Bio-Techne

Time/Location: Wednesday, February 11 / 2:00–2:15 PM, Theatre 1

Session Highlights: Cell therapy manufacturing remains a bottleneck for commercial success due to process complexity and excessive hands-on time. Bio-Techne is addressing these critical challenges in cell therapy manufacturing

These innovations streamline processes, reduce cost and complexity, and improve scalability and regulatory confidence.

David Hermanson, Cell and Gene Therapy Applications at Bio-Techne

Poster Presentation

Title: Enhancing Efficiency and Safety in T Cell Therapy Manufacturing with Closed System Ready-to-Use Liquid GMP Cytokines

Presenter: Jessica Fiege, R&D Supervisor 

Abstract: Closed system immunotherapy manufacturing workflows minimize manual touchpoints and dedicated cleanroom time, as well as reduce the risk of error and contamination. One manufacturing bottleneck is the open, manual delivery of cytokines, which can be labor-intensive, requiring reconstitution and aliquoting in a biological safety cabinet. To minimize contamination and simplify the workflow, we packaged ready-to-use liquid GMP cytokines in single-use ProPak™ bags with weldable tubing for easy integration into closed system workflows. This innovative approach allows for optimal dosing of GMP cytokines without the need for manual manipulation or cytokine spiking in a biosafety cabinet, enhancing both scalability and safety in T cell therapy production. Here we demonstrate that IL-2, IL-7 and IL-15 GMP cytokines packaged into ProPaks can be recovered into media bags and maintain bioactivity. Additionally, ProPak GMP cytokines support T cell growth and maintain T cell viability equivalently to lyophilized cytokine formats. The implementation of ready-to-use liquid GMP cytokines in single-use bags with weldable tubing enhances manufacturability and safety in T cell therapy production.

Time/Location: Tuesday, February 10 / 3:45–4:54 PM
Wednesday, February 11 / 3:00–4:00 PM

 

Connect with Us

Visit our booth to explore:

  • ProPak™ GMP cytokine solutions
  • AI-engineered proteins for next-gen manufacturing
  • End-to-end tools for cell and gene therapy workflows

 

Jessica Fiege, R&D Supervisor

What's New in Cell Therapy

Propak GMP Cytokines

Optimize Cytokine Delivery for Scalable T Cell Manufacturing

Reduce variability and risk in your T cell therapy with ProPak™ GMP IL-7 and IL-15 in single-use bags with weldable tubing. ProPak™ Cytokines are designed for easy integration into closed process workflows with no reconstitution or aliquoting required.

Human GMP Vial

Grow Robust T Cell Cultures for the Clinic

Designed to integrate seamlessly into your pre-clinical or clinical T cell therapy, this GMP T cell media formulation has been adopted by both academic and biopharma clinical programs, mitigating risk associated with IND submissions.

Heat-stable IL-2 designed using AI to improve stability and reduce cold-chain logistics

AI Modified Proteins Driving Cell Therapy Innovation

AI-modified proteins deliver superior stability, functionality, and consistency compared to conventional proteins, accelerating therapeutic development.

Ella, the benchtop automated ELISA platform for Simple Plex assays

Quantify IFN-gamma with Confidence

Accelerate QC release with Simple Plex™ immunoassays on the Ella™ automated benchtop ELISA platform. Compliant with 21 CFR Part 11, Ella is the ideal solution for GMP environments. Gain critical insights in just 90 minutes, with pg-level sensitivity and the reproducibility needed to ensure regulatory compliance.

Antibodies

Flex and Fine-Tune T Cell Activation and Expansion

Advance your immune cell therapy program into clinical manufacturing with GMP antibodies for ex vivo use. Our Recombinant Human CD3 GMP Antibody and Human CD28 GMP Antibody are adaptable to your platform and allow you the flexibility to fine-tune your T cell activation and expansion.

GMP Facility Lab

Simplify Your Transition to the Clinic

Transitioning your cell therapy program from bench to clinic can be a complex and frustrating process. We have vast experience helping customers to bring their novel cell therapies to clinical trials. Learn how Bio-Techne makes your transition to GMP as seamless as possible.