Thermo Fisher Live Event Shorts

  1. 2025 CGT Regulatory Outlook | Audience Q&A 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) answer questions from the audience. They covered key regulatory topics, including the FDA’s process for finalizing draft guidances, the status of INTERACT meetings, and the use of the term “critical component” in manufacturing regulations.

  2. Navigating Global Regulations, Equity Challenges, And The Future Of Patient Access 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) continue the discussion to explore the complexities of expanded access programs (EAPs) in CGT, highlighting global regulatory differences, ethical concerns, and accessibility challenges.

  3. How The FDA's 2024 Draft Guidances Will Influence CGT Regulation In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) share why the FDA’s 2024 draft guidance documents are expected to shape regulatory standards for cell and gene therapy in 2025, with topics ranging from safety testing of allogeneic cells to manufacturing practices and the use of human and animal-derived materials.

  4. How The New Administration Could Shape FDA Oversight, Compliance, And Guidance In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) share why the new administration may influence the regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapy, particularly regarding enforcement actions against unproven stem cell products and challenges to FDA authority at the state level.

  5. How The FDA Strengthens Industry Collaboration 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) explain why the FDA is signaling a stronger commitment to dialogue with sponsors and advancing cell and gene therapies, particularly through early-stage engagement and regulatory guidance. Key initiatives include enhanced pre-IND meetings, increased guidance document cross-referencing, and a focus on addressing potency challenges.

  6. Key Regulatory Challenges, Innovations, And Opportunities For CGT In 2025 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) detail how the regulatory landscape for cell and gene therapy in 2025 will continue to be shaped by advancements in science and manufacturing and evolving regulatory guidance.

  7. Congruence And Divergence In Global Regulatory Approvals 4/8/2025

    Kimberly Benton, Ph.D., Master Principal and Head of Regulatory at Dark Horse Consulting and Bambi Grilley, RPh, RAC, CIP, CCRC, CCRP, Director, Clinical Research and Early Product Development Center for Cell and Gene Therapy, Professor of Pediatrics Baylor College of Medicine, and Chief Regulatory Officer of International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) explain how regulatory standards for cell and gene therapy approvals are largely consistent across regions, with North America typically leading in approvals, followed by Europe and then Asia.

  8. Unlocking The Future Of Allogeneic Cell Therapy For Oncology | Audience Q&A 5/6/2024

    Expert panelists in this Cell & Gene Therapy Live presentation provided detailed responses to questions about the potential risks of CAR-T therapy, screening criteria for donor material, comparability, and more.

  9. Autoimmune Disease Research's Impact On The Development Of Cell Therapies For Oncology 5/6/2024

    Recently, many cell therapy companies have been pivoting to autoimmune diseases. Expert panelists discuss whether they think there are any learnings or potential headwinds these pivots could provide to cell therapies for oncology.

  10. Defining The CMC / Clinical Relationship For Allogeneic Cell Therapies 5/6/2024

    During this segment, Nguyen and Wagner define why the relationship between CMC and Clinical is so critical, and they also explain what a mutually beneficial partnership between CMC and Clinical looks like.