Following an invigorating and insightful event, Smart MCs has returned from the 2023 International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) Conference, held in Paris, France. With the aim to collaborate among industry leaders, discover new innovations in the field of life sciences, and explore new business opportunities [...]
A global competition conducted by XPRIZE titled ‘Feed the Next Billion’ (FTNB), has announced its six finalists for companies in the alternative meat industry. XPRIZE is a non-profit organisation set up for the purpose of running competitions to award industry leaders for seeking to solve various global problems. One notable finalist was CellX, [...]
An article recently published by GEN describes the unique benefits of stem cells when treating Multiple Sclerosis. Such discoveries support a growing demand for stem cell therapies and clinical applications of such techniques in the future. Supporting this requirement calls for higher adherent quantities of stem cells in clinical settings, therefore microcarriers are [...]
We are excited to announce Smart MCs will be exhibiting at the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) 2023 Global Conference in Paris, France. Visit their website here to learn more. While there, we will be showcasing our research in the field of biotechnology and showcasing our microcarrier products to other [...]
Smart MCs, a biotech startup born out of the University of Technology Sydney (UTS) ecosystem, has been awarded an Accelerating Commercialisation government grant for their scaled up microcarrier production line, a project totalling $600K. Smart MCs has been awarded the Accelerating Commercialisation Grant by the [...]
An article published by The Scientist details the benefits between soft and stiff substrates for differing stem cell applications. See Original Article. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) possess enormous potential as they can differentiate into various types of cells including bone, cartilage, muscle, and fat. Recent research suggests that the stiffness of the extracellular environment [...]
Leading scientists have outlined the benefits of Microcarriers in the process of cell-therapy applications compared to traditional planar cultures. When undertaking larger-scale production their adoption has seen to provide improved benefits in production and overall efficiency. An article published by GEN interviewed leading experts in the fields of cell-culture processing, who advocated the [...]
A recent report has assessed the investment rankings of different countries in the advancement of lab-grown meat. The report by GovGrant suggests that lab-grown meat is expected to make up approximately 25% of all meat consumption by 2035, following the approval of cultured meat by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Lab-grown meat is [...]
Japan's Prime Minister, Fumio Kishida, has announced plans to support the development of a cultivated meat industry in the country. He believes that foodtech, including cellular foods, is important in achieving a sustainable food supply. The Prime Minister has pledged to create a new market and support the establishment of labelling rules and safety [...]
A UK-based company has produced what they claim to be the first-ever cultivated steak fillet made using pork cells. A UK-based company called 3D Bio-Tissues has produced what they claim to be the world's first cultivated steak fillet made entirely from pork cells. The fillet reportedly measures nine cm in width, four cm [...]
