EU-funded project CARAT offers fellowships for its 2nd training course on CAR T cell manufacturing - Apply by June 30, 2018!

The CARAT training fellowship
The fellowship is tailored towards experienced scientists in the cellular and gene therapy field, who expect to initiate clinical applications in the near future. The 5-day training course will transmit know-how on GMP-compliant CAR T cell manufacturing, with a focus on practical, regulatory and scientific matters, to five selected trainees. Objectives of the training event include an introduction to cell separation technology, a deep overview of the T cell transduction (TCT) process on the automated CliniMACS Prodigy® cell processing platform, and an active exchange about regulatory requirements including clinical trial design and approval processes. After the course, each CARAT trainee will be prepared to independently perform the automated manufacture of cellular products as well as manage logistical aspects such as GMP compliance and adherence to monitoring guidelines.
Important dates
Applicants from EU Member States and Associated Countries are encouraged to participate and submit their applications by June 30, 2018. Submitted applications will be carefully peer reviewed by the CARAT Steering Committee, considering the scientific background of applicants as well as gender balance and regional aspects. All applicants will be informed about the decision no later than 3 months after the submission deadline.
Keywords
Fellowship, CAR T cells, cancer therapy, Chimeric Antigen Receptors, cell manufacturing, GMP compliant