Events / Exhibitions

Outline

Date

8th - 11th Jul, 2026

Place

Palais des congrès de Montréal

Address

159 Rue Saint-Antoine OuestMontréal, QC, H2Z 1H2Canada

Booth#

113

Who should attend

Cell biologists, Stem cell researchers, Gene and cell therapy community, Cell manufacturers, Bioengineers

Showcases

Showcase 1

Date & Time

12:30 PM - 12:55 PM, Thursday, July 9 2026

Room

511c, LEVEL 5

Speaker

Sarah Dickerson, FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, Inc.

Showcase Title

Designing Next-Generation iPSC-Based Cell Therapies by Rigorous Cellular and Genomic Characterization of iPSCs

Overview

Realizing the full potential of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) requires not only robust differentiation protocols but well-characterized iPSC lines manufactured with consistent quality, genomic stability, and reproducibility. FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, Inc. (FCDI) has developed an integrated iPSC platform combining reprogramming, genome engineering, banking, and comprehensive characterization--including next-generation sequencing--to further the understanding of iPSC biology and ensure product consistency for research and clinical applications. Leveraging our extensive multi-omics datasets and expertise in nuclease-mediated genome editing, FCDI optimized site-specific editing strategies that address challenges such as gene silencing by identifying new safe harbor loci and selecting promoters that enable stable, controllable transgene expression. These innovations facilitate rapid generation of well-characterized, genome-engineered clonal iPSC lines for diverse applications. Rigorous genomic and phenotypic characterization embedded within our platform mitigates clinical translation risks and sets new industry benchmarks by often exceeding regulatory standards. These integrated approaches have enabled FCDI to support clients advancing multiple iPSC-derived cell therapies to the clinic and develop research tools for drug discovery and disease modeling. Moving forward, FCDI will continue to enhance iPSC manufacturing and genome engineering capabilities, leveraging strategic partnerships and CDMO services to accelerate the development of safe, effective cell therapies.

Showcase 2

Date & Time

12:30 PM - 12:55 PM, Thursday, July 9 2026

Room

511c, LEVEL 5

Speaker

Gonçalo Regalo, FUJIFILM Biosciences

Showcase Title

Comprehensive toolbox to streamline drug discovery and stem cell therapy process development

Overview

Optimizing stem-cell based processes for quality and scale, either in cell therapy or disease model, requires robust and flexible solutions to achieve the desired qulity attributes at each manufacturing step. Fujifilm Biosciences offers reagents and services that, through innovation and flexibility close critical gaps in bringing stem cell biology closer to commercialization.

Showcase 3

Date & Time

16:00 - 17:15, Thursday, July 9 2026

Speaker

Hannah Brautigam, FUJIFILM Cellular Dynamics, Inc.

Showcase Title

Well-characterized Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell Lines for Research Use