Belgium March 2024 Cellular Therapies Certification Course - ISSCA™. International Society for Stem Cells Applications

International Certification in Cellular Therapies

Physicians participating in these training sessions will take advantage of the review of stem cell biology, characterization and regenerative properties of cells and cell products, cytokines and growth factors.

This intensive two day workshop, will provide clear understanding of laboratory processes in product validation, cryopreservation and quality control.

The regulatory landscape will also be discussed in detail along with a session on practice management and patient acquisition.

DAY ONE:

STEM CELL BIOLOGY AND BASIC IMMUNOLOGY:

Historical perspectives.

Stem Cells definitions, characteristics.

Types of stem cells, characterization and activity MSC, HC, EPC.

Immunologic cells, characterization and activity.

REGULATORY LANDSCAPE:

Status of regulation for autologous and allogeneic therapies.

FDA stand and moratorium.

HCT/P (Human cells, tissues, and cellular and tissue-based product) regulation overview.

Structural vs cellular tissue.

Minimal manipulation considerations.

Homologous use concepts and discussion.

CELLULAR PRODUCTS:

Mononuclear layer cord blood. Components, characterization

Exosomes. Characterization, review of growth factors and cytokines.

PRODUCTION, MANUFACTURING, QUALITY CONTROL:

Donor eligibility and screening.

Sample collection and management.

Laboratory processing and standards.

Quality control testing and validation.

DAY TWO:

PROTOCOL DISCUSSION:

Clinical framework for therapeutic applications.

Protocol details and supporting scientific literature.

Product Storage and Prep.

Patient Selection.

Patient outcomes and expectations.

Informed consent.

LIVE CASES:

Demostration of product preparation and injection in 3 live patients.

PRACTICE MANAGEMENT STRATEGIES MODULE:

Business basics for starting a regenerative medicine practice.

The importance of copywriting in content marketing.

Basic fuel strategies for patient acquisition.

Basic design and video production tips.

How to build your marketing team for growth.

Branding awareness trust and likeness.

Social media marketing: Youtube, Facebook, Instagram.

Influencer strategies.

Sales technique and overcoming objections.

DAY ONE:

08:00 - 08:45 - Registration.
08:45 - 09:00 - Introduction.
09:00 - 10:30 - Stem Cell Biology and Basic Immunology.
10:30 - 12:00 - Cellular product characterization. Components and properties.
12:00 -13:00 - Exosomes. Characterization.
13:00 -13:30 - Q&A Session.

13:30 - 14:30 - Lunch Break.

14:30 - 15:30 - Production, Manufacturing and Quality Control.
15:30 - 16:30 - Regulatory landscape.
16:30 - 17:30 - Q&A Session and Closing Remarks
18:00 - 19:00 - Social Mixer