The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) recently announced a significant policy change. The FDA plans to phase out its requirement for animal testing in the safety evaluation of certain medicines, including monoclonal antibodies (mAbs). This change reflects the FDA’s effort to update drug testing practices with methods that are more relevant to human [...]
We were pleased to host A/Prof. Reza Nosrati from Monash University for our April webinar, where he presented on:From Engineering Reproduction to Navigating the Academic PathPresentation HighlightsPaper-based Sperm Assays – Low-cost diagnostic tools detecting live sperm motility and concentration.AI-Powered Morphology Analysis – Real-time, label-free sperm classification using ensemble machine learning.Virtual Staining Models – Predicting acrosome [...]
The following protocols for isolating Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) are adapted and simplified by FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific from published reports. Please note that these protocols have not been validated by Smart MCs and are provided for reference purposes only. For additional MSC-related protocols and reagents, please visit the FUJIFILM Irvine Scientific website. You can [...]
We are pleased to announce that Smart MCs will be exhibiting at the Advanced Therapies Congress 2025, taking place on March 18-19, 2025, at ExCeL London. Recognised as Europe’s largest commercial cell and gene therapy event, this congress is a key meeting point for experts, researchers, and industry leaders who are shaping the future [...]
Small-scale microcarrier cultures play a crucial role in process development, allowing researchers to refine conditions before scaling up to larger bioreactors. However, managing small-scale cultures requires careful optimisation to ensure reliable and reproducible results. Here are five essential tips to enhance your small-scale microcarrier culture and set the foundation for successful scale-up. Use a Non-Adherent [...]
Cartilage injuries are difficult to treat due to the tissue’s limited ability to regenerate. Unlike other tissues, cartilage lacks blood vessels, nerves, and lymphatic supply, which are essential for delivering nutrients and immune cells to support healing. As a result, damaged cartilage often fails to repair itself, leading to degeneration and conditions such as [...]
We were pleased to host A/Prof. Lana McClements from the University of Technology Sydney for our March webinar, where she presented on:3D Modelling of Tissues Relevant to Reproductive HealthPresentation Highlights3D Bioprinted Placental Organoids – Used to model placental development and pregnancy complications.Placenta-on-a-Chip – A microfluidic system replicating placental function and preeclampsia.3D Cardiac Spheroids – Investigating [...]
The mechanical properties of the extracellular matrix (ECM) play a crucial role in directing stem cell fate. According to the research by Na et al. (2024), published in Biomaterials, mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) cultured on ECMs with different stiffness levels show significant differences in chromatin organisation and gene expression, ultimately driving lineage-specific differentiation.This study provides [...]
The recent FDA approval of Mesoblast’s Ryoncil™, an allogeneic bone-marrow mesenchymal stromal cell (MSC) therapy, marks a significant milestone in regenerative medicine and cell therapy. This long-anticipated decision provides new hope for patients with steroid-refractory acute Graft-versus-Host Disease (GvHD) and sets a regulatory precedent for future MSC-based therapies worldwide. The International Society for Cell & [...]
We were honored to host Prof. Majid Ebrahimi Warkiani for our February webinar, where he presented on: Microfluidic Systems for Cell Biology and Translation into Practice Presentation Highlights What is Microfluidics?Prof. Warkiani explored how microfluidic platforms enable precise manipulation of fluids at the microscale, creating controlled cellular environments that enhance biomedical research and clinical [...]
