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Nova Advanced Cell Science Seminar 2023 Series "Current Status and Challenges in the Development and Practical Application of Cultured Meat" Date and Time November 10, 2023 (Friday) 16:00 [Participation Fee: Free] Online live streaming only (no archive distribution) Live Q&A session available! [Speaker] Dr. Shoji Takeuchi Department of Intelligent Mechanical Engineering, Graduate School of Information Science and Technology, The University of Tokyo Professor, Bio-Hybrid Systems Laboratory, Institute of Industrial Science, The University of Tokyo Don't miss the latest topics in cultured meat development! Register now for free participation!

Dialogue Webinar "CELL & GENE THERAPY" Date and Time: December 1, 2023 (Thursday) 13:00～ *Please check "Nova Biomedical" as a result of discovering the site when applying for the course. Organizer: Dialogue Inc. Webinar Content "Gene Therapy" December 1, 2023 (Friday) *Featuring a presentation on the latest technology from Nova Biomedical! Invited Speaker Dr. Toru Uchiyama (National Center for Child Health and Development) Chairpersons Mr. Tomoyuki Ikawa (Chugai Pharmaceutical Co., Ltd.), Mr. Hiroyuki Sonoda (JCR Pharmaceuticals Co., Ltd.) Mr. Wataru Takahashi (Daiichi Sankyo Co., Ltd.), Mr. Yoshitaka Nakamura (Nippon Shinyaku Co., Ltd.) Startup/Bioventure Presentations Mr. Akimitsu Hirai (C4U Inc.), Mr. Shigeki Yagyu (A-SEEDS Inc.), Mr. Tetsuya Saito (Celgentec Inc.) Ms. Tomoko Inoue (JOCAVIO Inc.) Technical Presentations Mr. Soji Murayama (Beckman Coulter Inc.), Mr. Hironobu Yamanaka (Nova Biomedical Inc.) Mr. Yukinori Hatta (Bio-Rad Laboratories Inc.) Please check the application page for more details.

Nova Biomedical has launched the fully automated cell measurement device "BioProfile FAST CDV" starting September 2023. The "FAST CDV" is a significantly evolved automatic cell density analysis device (cell counter) with features that break the limits of existing technology. By adding this new product to Nova Biomedical's BioProfile platform, it enables rapid evaluation of cell lines and optimization of physicochemical parameters, ultimately accelerating the research and development speed of users' cell culture and assisting in the quick market introduction of cell culture products. High-throughput fully automated cell counter FAST CDV [Features] - High throughput capable of generating over 45 measurements per hour with just 100µL of sample volume - Wide measurement range analyzing high-density cell samples up to 1.4 x 10^8 cells/mL - Automatic dilution function, eliminating the need for manual sample dilution (optional) - Continuous measurement with a 32-position load-and-go tray or a 96-well plate option For more features, please visit our website.

In gene and cell therapy, there tends to be a focus on gene modification and screening technologies. However, changing, adjusting, or managing fundamental elements such as cultured cells and culture media can impact the safety and quality of products, as well as the productivity and cost of manufacturing. This seminar will focus on the importance of culture media and cultured cells in advancing the development and manufacturing of gene and cell therapies. Date and Time: August 29, 2023 (Tuesday) 13:00 - [Participation Fee: Free] Venue: AP Shinagawa [Shinagawa, Tokyo / 8 minutes walk from JR Shinagawa Station] Capacity: 100 people [Live Streaming Capacity: 400 people] [Chair and Speakers] "The Importance of Cultured Cells and Culture Media for Advancing Gene and Cell Therapy (Tentative)" Dr. Naoki Okada Professor, Molecular Genetic Medicine, Center for Gene and Cell Therapy, University of Tokyo Institute of Medical Science [Speaker] "Cell Formulation and Therapeutic Applications of Amniotic Membrane-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells" Mr. Masahiro Hayashi Kaneka Corporation, Regenerative and Cell Medicine Research Institute [Speaker] "Development of Biopharmaceutical Culture Media - From Antibody Drugs and Cell Therapy Media to Gene Therapy Media -" Mr. Takahiro Katayama Ajinomoto Co., Inc., Bio-Fine Research Institute, Material & Technology Solutions Research Institute

This webinar is available for on-demand viewing at any time. [Fundamentals and Research Applications of Culture Media] (Approximately 45 minutes) In the first part of this webinar, we will explain the history of culture media in cell culture, examples of basic and applied uses, and how the selection of culture media and its components contributes to cost, safety assurance, and quality control. We will also discuss the approach to conducting culture media analysis. In the latter part, we will demonstrate the usefulness of utilizing cell culture media analysis for quality control in experiments and research aimed at enhancing the reproducibility of cell culture experiments and studies, using specific case examples. Speaker: Dr. Masanobu Horie, Ph.D. (Engineering) Assistant Professor, Kyoto University, Environmental Safety and Health Organization

This webinar is available for on-demand viewing at any time. 【The Importance of Main Process Measurement for Cell Quality Control】 (Approximately 50 minutes) This webinar consists of two major parts. First, it covers the latest trends in quality control for cell manufacturing, including the Quality by Design (QbD) quality management concept, its international standardization activities, and Japan's leadership in this area. Secondly, the speaker will present research findings on in-process monitoring of cell manufacturing using techniques such as metabolite monitoring and image analysis. This webinar provides highly insightful information for anyone involved in research and development, manufacturing, or quality control of cell production. Speaker: Dr. Ryuji Kato (Ph.D. in Engineering)

**Introduction of a New Automatic Sampling System for High-Density Cell Culture Processes** (Approx. 55 minutes) This presentation is recommended for researchers and engineers, primarily from companies, who are engaged in the development, automation, and scale-up of high-density cell culture processes in bioreactors. The speaker, an expert with experience in high-density cell culture process development at a pharmaceutical company, will present findings from a collaborative project conducted with Merck and other universities at the University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland. **Speaker:** Patrick Roman University of Applied Sciences and Arts Northwestern Switzerland **Overview** A comprehensive and detailed evaluation of the "automatic sampling system," which connects FLEX2 to a perfusion bioreactor, including an auto-sampler and sample collector. The presentation will cover approximately 35 minutes, featuring "an overall schematic diagram of the installation situation, including sterile connections to the reactor, along with abundant photographs" and "evaluation of the auto-sampler (comparison of manual and automatic data discrepancies, system robustness testing, sterility of the system, etc.)." The QA session will highlight "technical troubleshooting overcome before system operation" and "the reality of labor-saving that goes beyond just eliminating the need for weekend operators."

[Streaming starts on February 2 (Thursday) at 3 PM] [Fundamentals of Media Analysis for Research and Its Applications] (Approximately 45 minutes) Speaker: Dr. Masanobu Horie (Assistant Professor, Kyoto University Environmental Safety and Health Organization) Overview of the seminar: The seminar covered the history and fundamentals of media in cell culture, as well as application examples. It focused on the selection of media and their components in terms of cost, safety assurance, and quality control, and provided a basic understanding of media analysis for culture. It can be viewed on smartphones and tablets. After the broadcast, it will be available for on-demand viewing at any time. You can register from the [Details & Registration] button at the bottom of this screen.