Professional Certificate in Principles & Practice of Cell Therapy with Emphasis on CAR-T

Programme Highlights

There has been a growing interest in cell therapy over the last decade where research and innovations delved deeper into discovering the true potential of cell therapy. A prominent advantage of cell therapy is its ability to treat patients with life threatening illness such as cancer. Led by recent launches of cell therapy products such as the Bristol Myers Squibb’s Breyanzi and Novartis’ large-scale manufacturing of Kymriah, the industry has seen accelerated growth over the past few years. The field of cell therapy manufacturing presents high-value opportunities for Singapore and its workforce.

Jointly organised by the Advanced Cell Therapy and Research Institute, Singapore (ACTRIS) and NUS Medicine Department of Microbiology and Immunology, this professional certificate aims to provide a strong foundation for learners to develop their knowledge and expertise in the exciting field of cell therapy and gain competencies in the following areas.

• Process of CAR-T cell treatment and its key steps
• Regulation of CAR-T cell treatment and implications on the practice of cell therapy
• Quality control and assurance aspects of manufacturing and application of cell-based therapeutics to patients
• Manufacturing of CAR-T cell for cell therapy treatments
• Considerations involved in cell therapy clinical research

Who Should Attend

• Biomedical graduates who plan to switch to roles in regulation, business and quality management related to cell therapy
• Healthcare professionals who are keen to learn more about cell therapy and its applications

Candidature Period

• Maximum 5 months
• Learners will receive a ‘Professional Certificate in Principles & Practice of Cell Therapy with Emphasis on CAR-T’ upon completion within candidature period

Programme Fee

• $2,565 (Singapore Dollars and excludes GST)

Benefits of Attending

Learners will be well equipped to perform the following job roles:

• Doctors and Nurses in roles related to Cell Therapy
• Biomedical Technologists in cell therapy GMP/GTP laboratories and pharmaceutical companies
• Manufacturing officers who are involved in contract development and manufacturing

Course Agenda

Immunology Foundations

• Hematopoiesis
• Basic Immunology in Relation to Cell Therapy
• Overview of Immune Effector Cell (IEC)
• Immunosurveilliance & Cancer Immunoediting (3Es) & Tumour Microenvironment
• Continuous Assessment 1

Delivery Strategies, CAR-T Biology and Research

• Different Modes of Gene Delivery
• Chimeric Antigen Receptor T-cells (CAR T-cells)
• Clinical Research in CAR-T
• Continuous Assessment 2

Practical Aspects of CAR-T

• Regulation for CAR-T
• Cell Processing
• Quality Management System in GMP
• Pharmacokinetics/ADME of cellular therapy products
• Pharmacodynamics and long-term pharmacovigilance of cellular therapy products

Clinical Aspects of CAR-T

• Pre-Clinical Work-Up of Patients on CAR-T
• CAR-T Therapy: Administration, Management and Complications
• Follow-up for Patients

Final Assessment: Open-book MCQs

Minimum Entry Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Science, Nursing, Biomedical Science, or related fields
• Other qualifications will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis

Mode of Training

• Online live lessons and asynchronous lessons

Terms & Conditions / Cancellation Policy

1. The scheduled course run will proceed only if the minimum class size is met.
2. We reserve the right to cancel or postpone any course or change the venue due to unforeseen circumstances.
3. In the event of a cancellation and the fee has been paid, a full refund will be made to registrants.

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