May 2019

Ask the Expert: Acoustic Cell Processing

As cell and gene therapies approach commercialization, the industry is looking for scalable manufacturing solutions. Equipment providers need to design specifically for the good manufacturing practice (GMP) environment and the unique needs of cell and gene processing. On 3 April 2019, Kevin Lannon of FloDesign Sonics presented an “Ask the Expert†on one company’s solution. LANNON’S PRESENTATION In a typical cell therapy manufacturing process, steps that require washing, concentration, or buffer exchange include centrifugation, filtration, and counterflow filtration. Each has…