Gain a thorough understanding of cell and gene therapies on this introductory course
What cell and gene therapies are, how they work, how they are made and how they are regulated
Course Overview
Cell & Gene Therapies are revolutionising modern medicine. Due to their capacity to cure diseases that were once considered incurable, this emerging industry is poised to continue growing and provide both hope to patients and exciting new opportunities to those working in the drug development sector.
Assuming no prior knowledge, this online course will lay the foundations of the industry including: core manufacturing considerations with their associated challenges, regulatory implications and sector-wide hurdles that still need to be addressed. Regardless of your job function, this course will kick start your career in the Cell & Gene Therapy Industry.
Live Online Academies
Gain real-time access to a subject matter expert delivering online training in a structured virtual classroom environment. Live online academies are virtual versions of some of our most popular face-to-face courses, delivered in bitesize sessions of 1.5-3 hours online.
Over 2 weeks students will learn through:
- Live interactive bitesize sessions
- Direct interaction with the trainer during live sessions
- Participation in interactive features within sessions including polls, Q&A, break out rooms, tasks, case studies, and more
- Revisiting recorded sessions with unlimited access for 30 days
- Interaction with peers during live sessions and through the online forum
Timings and dates are subject to change - final confirmation will be provided with login details. Delegates will receive login instructions within a week of the course start date. If you have any questions please contact lifesciences-training@informa.com.
What will you learn?
History of cell and gene therapies
Learn how cell and gene therapies have evolved over time
Key definitions
Distinguish between cell and gene therapies and understand important definitions, including autologous and allogeneic
Manufacturing principles
Compare and contrast between core manufacturing principles for cell and gene therapies and consider the important logistical steps to get the treatment to the patient
Regulatory landscape
Understand EMA and FDA stances on this industry within the context of aseptic GMP, chain of custody and viral safety
Common challenges
Consider key challenges standing in the way of larger-scale manufacturing, including a lack of appropriate infrastructure and lack of reimbursement models
Who is this course for?
This course is aimed at new starters and is not focused on one job function. Intending to be the central course in our Cell & Gene Series learning pathway, this course intends to give pivotal knowledge to anyone who is new to the sector. Departments will vary, but may include:
- Process development
- Process & Research Scientists
- Regulatory Affairs
- C-Suite
Delegates of our live online courses said...
94%
would attend another live online academy
97%
found the course beneficial to their day to day role
97%
would recommend the course to others
25% discount on Routledge books
As a student on the course you will receive a 25% discount on any Routledge books or eBooks. To view the full product range visit the Routledge website www.routledge.com.
Examples of books and eBooks within biopharmaceuticals include:
- Gene and Cell therapies: Market Access and Funding
- Gene and Cell Therapy: Therapeutic Mechanisms and Strategies
- Bioprocess Engineering: Downstream Processing
- Bioreactors: Animal Cell Culture Control for Bioprocess Engineering
- Fundamentals of Modern Bioprocessing
- And more
