Haplo-iPS is pleased to invite you to the upcoming HAPLO-iPS – GAiT Workshop on iPSC-cord blood-derived haplobanks, which will take place on 1st December 2025 at the Royal College of Pathologists, London.
This workshop aims to bring together members of Working group 1 of HAPLO-iPS, cord blood bankers, and scientists interested in iPSC-based therapies. The goal is to discuss optimal strategies for selecting and transferring clinical-grade cord blood units for iPSC generation and therapeutic use.
Workshop topics include:
- iPSC Clinical Translation: Immunotherapy and Regenerative Medicine
- Immune Tolerance: HLA Compatibility vs. Gene Editing
- Cell Sources: Cord Blood vs. Alternatives
- Haplobank Initiatives: Spain, Germany, Greece, France
- Donor Care: iPSC Regulation in the EU and UK
- Ethical and Legal Considerations
- Initial Consent and Re-consenting (e.g., age of donation)
- Pseudoanonymization and the Role of Banks in donor protection
- Cord Blood Unit (CBU) Selection: HLA Typing, Cell Characteristics
- Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
- For Raw Material
- For Cell Lines
- Data Transfer and Follow-up
- Ownership of Haplo-cell Lines
- Rights and Responsibilities of ATMP Developers
- Value Return to National Health Systems
- Business Models for Sustainability
- Open Discussion with Cord Blood Bankers (Q&A).
If you are interested in attending, please complete the registration form below: