Author Archives: Nina Bauer

ekko™ Acoustic Cell Processing System

The ekko™ system is a good manufacturing practice (GMP)–capable platform technology for cell and gene therapy manufacturing. Based on the innovative application of acoustics, the ekko system can process cells gently and efficiently in ways that traditional mechanical and filtration methods cannot. With a wide range of operating conditions, the ekko system can be used to concentrate and wash cellular material in multiple unit operations, from early research through to GMP production. Fill out the form below to read the…

Manufacturing Automation for Patient-Scale Cell Therapies

Nina Bauer, associate director of autologous cell therapy commercial development, Lonza Pharma and Biotech Lonza Emerging Technologies is focusing on cell and gene therapies. Lonza now has expertise in different cell and vector types, constructs, process and assay development, and platform technologies for both clinical and commercial manufacturing. This includes taking a concept through commercial manufacturing. Lonza just opened a site in Houston, TX, and another in the Netherlands, as well as partnering with Nikon in the Asian market. Cell…