31st NECTAR / 16th INTR - Meeting sponsors
The 31st NECTAR/16th INTR meeting organisers would like to thank the following companies and organisations for their generosity in supporting our 2021 meeting:
CARE – The Campaign for Alzheimer’s Research in Europe
CARE supports research in regenerative medicine and the development of stem cell therapies directed to developing future cellular repair treatments that can lead to functional recovery for future generations of patients afflicted by Alzheimer's disease.
Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult
The Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult was established as an independent centre of excellence to advance the growth of the UK cell and gene therapy industry, by bridging the gap between scientific research and full-scale commercialisation. With more than 300 employees focusing on cell and gene therapy technologies, it works with partners in academia and industry to ensure these life-changing therapies can be developed for use in health services throughout the world.
BlueRock Therapeutics
BlueRock's mission is to create authentic cellular medicines to reverse devastating diseases, with the vision of improving the human condition. It has developed an exquisite and powerful platform, cell+gene, that reprograms mature, differentiated cells back to iPSC’s and applies advanced engineering to enhance the cells’ therapeutic capabilities. They then use advanced bioprocesses to re-differentiate these iPSCs into new, authentic replacements of cells damaged or lost to disease.
Roslin Cell Therapy
RoslinCT is a leading UK Cell Therapy Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisation (CDMO) focused on providing services for companies developing cell-based therapeutic products. Originally founded in 2006 as a spin-out from the Roslin Institute, they have built on the broad range of scientific expertise available in the field of cell biology. Based at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, they operate a fully licensed GMP manufacturing facility and have a proven track record in the delivery of cell-based products.
ProteinTech
As a company founded by scientists, Proteintech Group recognises the tireless efforts and sacrifices made by researchers to advance scientific discovery. Proteintech aims to match its’ customers’ dedication to research by providing high quality, reliable reagents that contribute to reproducible results.
Guarantors of BRAIN
The Guarantors of Brain is a charity that aims to promote teaching, education and research in neurology and related clinical-academic disciplines. It publishes the journals Brain and Brain Communications.
Novo Nordisk
For almost 100 years, Novo Nordisk have been translating the unmet medical needs of people living with a serious chronic disease into innovative medicines and delivery systems. Their focus is on the serious chronic diseases that affect hundreds of millions of people and are among the most urgent global health challenges. By combining innovation and commercial excellence, they draw upon insights from patients and partners to transform bold ideas into life-saving and preventive medicines.
Amsbio
Accelerating Discovery through Innovative Life Science. AMSBIO is recognized today as a leading transatlantic company contributing to the acceleration of discovery through the provision of cutting-edge life science technology, products and services for research and development in the medical, nutrition, cosmetics and energy industries. It has in-depth expertise in extracellular matrices to provide elegant solutions for studying cell motility, migration, invasion and proliferation. This allows AMSBIO to partner with clients in tailoring cell systems to enhance organoid and spheroid screening outcomes using a variety of 3D culture systems, including organ-on-a-chip microfluidics.
Biolamina
BioLamina is a biotechnology company built on a scientific foundation with a legacy in matrix biology and cell culture-based research. We want to help scientists who have struggled for decades to culture embryonic stem cells, induced pluripotent stem cells and other primary cells. By providing tools for efficient and easy culture, BioLamina aims to smooth the path towards safe and effective cell therapy. Whether your goal is to answer basic scientific questions, advance cell therapies or make models for drug development, our products can help you in your journey. The power of our Biolaminin® substrates has been shown in numerous publications and they will continue to provide vital support for the stem cell community – from scientific concepts to clinical studies.
FujiFilm Cellular Dynamics
FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, Inc. (FCDI) is a leading developer and manufacturer of human cells used in drug discovery, toxicity testing, stem cell banking, and cell therapy development. The Company partners with innovators from around the world to combine biologically relevant human cells with the newest technologies to drive advancements in medicine and healthier living. FCDI’s technology offers the potential to create induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) from anyone, starting with a standard blood draw, and followed by the powerful capability to develop into virtually any cell type in the human body.
3 Brain
3Brain is the world’s first company to connect cells with sophisticated silicon chips in cell culture plates, and is now setting up the next standard with the CorePlate™ technology. The CorePlate devices offer unprecedented resolution and innovative solutions specifically designed for brain organoids, human iPSC-derived neuronal cultures, and much more that holds a huge potential to discover new treatments for brain diseases. The CorePlate multiwells deliver sufficient processing power to simultaneously record thousands of neurons per well, hence increasing the statistical significance of experiments at the preclinical level.