On the very first day of the trade fair, we organized the scientific symposium on the current LSR lighthouse topic of cell and gene therapy. As part of key note lectures and a subsequent panel discussion, we highlighted our expertise and our contribution to the production of these innovative therapeutic approaches. The LSR building blocks include numerous technologies along the manufacturing process: materials for production as well as technologies for quality control of the production steps, application and production in the clean room and the scalability of processes.
The chairs in front of the stage in Hall A3 were fully occupied and some listeners listened for the full two hours. During the panel discussion, the audience also asked numerous questions and thus contributed to the interaction.
We would like to thank the four speakers for their willingness to take part in the event and are already looking forward to the next LSR Spotlight Forum at analytica 2026, which will take place from March 24 - 27.
Program and speakers
Opening and moderation
Torsten Kiesner, VDGH
Key Note Lectures
Life Science Research - We enable Cell and Gene Therapy
Dr. Carolin Schächterle, VDGH
From R&D to Manufacturing: The Cell as a Product
Dr. Philipp Nold
Empowering the cell and gene therapy manufacturing
Dr. Sladjana Tomić-Škrbić , Merck
Digital PCR applications for cell and gene therapy and bioproduction
Dr. Jan Hendrik Rohde, QIAGEN GmbH
Critical factors for establishing a robust supply of GMP raw materials
Dr. Steven Dublin, Bio-Techne GmbH
Panel discussion: We enable Cell and Gene Therapy
Dr. Philipp Nold, Eppendorf SE; Dr. Sladjana Tomić-Škrbić, Merck; Dr. Jan Hendrik Rohde, QIAGEN GmbH; Dr. Steven Dublin, Bio-Techne GmbH
Moderation: Dr. Carolin Schächterle, VDGH