Recently, Smart MCs' advisor, Prof. Steve Oh, attended the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Annual Meeting in Hamburg, Germany, on our behalf and presented our poster. ISSCR is a global non-profit organization dedicated to advancing stem cell science and regenerative medicine. It brings together researchers, clinicians, educators, and [...]
We are thrilled to share exciting news at Smart MCs! A pioneering partnership has been forged with Macquarie University, focusing on the development of an AI-based predictive model for the reliability assessment of microcarriers. This collaborative project is part of a pilot research initiative, generously funded by both Smart MCs and Macquarie University under the [...]
We are pleased to announce the publication of a significant review by our very own Dr. Christopher J. O'Keeffe, in collaboration with esteemed scientists from the University of Sydney, University of New South Wales, and University of the Sunshine Coast. This review, published in the prestigious journal Trends in Biotechnology, focuses on a crucial aspect [...]
Sydney's biomaterials leader, Smart MCs PTY LTD, was selected fora notable grant from Therapeutic Innovation Australia (TIA) to explore the potential of novel microcarriers in scaling up the production of Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSCs) for clinical use. This project is a collaborative effort with the team of Dr. Zlatibor Velickovic at Cell & Tissue Therapies [...]
Smart MC's latest review article, "Scaling up stem cell production: harnessing the potential of microfluidic devices," published in the prestigious 'Biotechnology Advances' journal, offers an informative and detailed examination of the role of microfluidic devices in stem cell manufacturing. This comprehensive review addresses the critical challenges currently faced in the stem cell industry, such [...]
An article published yesterday by Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News (GEN) placed Smart MCs in the spotlight as a key Australian player in the bioprocessing sphere. The article features an exclusive interview with Smart MCs CEO Payar Radfar, discussing the company’s achievement securing a major government grant for an automated production line. Industry [...]
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 [...]
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 [...]
