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Science – it’s in their blood

Jennifer Lee, Regional Sales Representative and her daughter Molly Lee   When Jennifer Lee was a high school senior, one of her assignments was to write a research paper on any topic of her choice. She chose to write about stem cells and their potential to improve people’s lives. Fast forward years later and it’s no surprise that she’s part of StemExpress. But it wasn’t a direct line to StemExpress. She had a few stops along the way. At the University of…

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AN UNBREAKABLE SPIRIT

(Left) Tasha Edwards, Site Expansion Coordinator at StemExpress and her cousin (Right) Allie Pomianowski Tasha Edwards, Site Expansion Coordinator at StemExpress, fondly remembers her cousin Allie as a vibrant, bubbly and courageous young woman who could light up a room with her beaming personality. “She was super smart and had a ton of friends,” said Tasha. Allie made friends everywhere she went, but after spending one semester at Sonoma State, she missed the familiarity of Felton, her hometown buried in the Santa…

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CGT Global PBMCs Aid in New CAR-T Cell Biomanufacturing Platform

A recent publication from the University of Alabama cites using StemExpress Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells (PBMCs) in the development of a novel T cell biomanufacturing platform that produces high-quality and large-scale human T cells for clinical use. by Tera Muir, PhD.Cell therapy has become one of the fastest-growing areas in the life sciences, bringing with it the potential to treat a range of human diseases, including cancers, infectious diseases, metabolic disorders, tissue degradation, autoimmune disorders, and much more. Most notably are CAR-T…

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CGT Global is exhibiting at AAI Immunology 2019

ABOUT THE EVENT Join us for IMMUNOLOGY 2019™ in San Diego, California at the San Diego Convention Center. AAI hosts the world’s largest annual all-immunology meeting, bringing together scientists at every career stage to discuss their cutting-edge research. International leaders in immunology and talented trainees alike will be coming to learn what innovations and biomedical advances can benefit them in their research. AAI hosts the world’s leading annual all-immunology meeting, bringing together scientists at every career stage to discuss their cutting edge…

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CGT Global Announces New Distribution Partnerships

STEMEXPRESS EXPANDS INTO ASIA PACIFIC To continue meeting the needs of clients around the world, StemExpress announces the expansion of its existing distribution network in the Asia Pacific region, adding to their current partnerships with companies in North America, Europe, and North Africa. StemExpress now includes distribution partnerships with ATCG Limited (Hong Kong), Kim & Friends, Inc. (Korea), BIOTOOLS, Co. (Taiwan), Axil Scientific Pte Ltd (Singapore) and Custom Science (Australia). “We play an integral role in advancing medical research on a global…

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CGT Global is exhibiting at Car-T Congress USA

ABOUT THE EVENT CAR-T therapy is set to revolutionize oncology pipelines and mark a new era for personalized medicine. With the recent approvals of Yescarta and Kymriah and the $11 billion acquisition of Kite, the race is on to lead the commercialization of safe, efficacious and accessible CAR-T therapy. The fourth annual CAR-T congress USA is bringing together the leading pharmaceutical companies, the disruptive biotechs, and pioneering academic institutions to assess emerging novel data and tackle the current challenges including antigen discovery,…

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CGT Global is exhibiting at the AACR Annual Meeting 2019

ABOUT THE EVENT The AACR Annual Meeting program covers the latest discoveries across the spectrum of cancer research—from population science and prevention; to cancer biology, translational, and clinical studies; to survivorship and advocacy—and highlights the work of the best minds in research and medicine from institutions all over the world. TO LEARN MORE, CLICK HERE.

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CGT Global at the 2019 Arab Lab

[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] ABOUT THE EVENT The most powerful annual show for the global Laboratory & Analytical Industry:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551819077078{padding-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Showcases the latest technology Brings results Achieves success [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Develops business Provides solutions Creates knowledge [/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551819406206{padding-bottom: -100px !important;}”][vc_column css=”.vc_custom_1551818984631{padding-bottom: -25px !important;}”][vc_column_text]Meet and interact with “Instrumentation Management & Personnel” from the following growth industries worldwide:[/vc_column_text][/vc_column][/vc_row][vc_row css=”.vc_custom_1551819550228{padding-top: -50px !important;}”][vc_column width=”1/2″][vc_column_text] Agriculture Biotechnology & Life Sciences Chemicals & Reagents Chemical Engineering Drug Discovery & Development Energy & Environment Food Testing & Diagnostics Forensics…

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Research has Changed My Life

Jon Moore, StemExpress Partnership Liaison   Diagnosed with hemophilia as a baby, Jon Moore, StemExpress Partnership Liaison in Folsom, has made major life decisions based on living with this disease. Hemophilia is a blood disorder with varying levels of severity. In all cases, however, people living with hemophilia are missing a clotting factor in their blood which puts them at a higher risk if they sustain an injury resulting in a bleed. It takes much longer to recover and in some cases,…

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CGT Global at the 26th International Molecular Med Tri-Con

ABOUT THE EVENT Join over 3,700 drug discovery, development & diagnostics professionals worldwide at the 26th International Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference! Since its debut in 1993, the annual Molecular Medicine Tri-Conference has become one of the world’s leading international events in the field of drug discovery, development, and diagnostics. The Tri-Conference unites an ecosystem of 3,700 innovative thinkers and thought leaders throughout biotech, pharma, and academia from around the world. Spanning five days, the 2019 Tri-Conference includes compelling talks, including case studies and…

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CGT Global is exhibiting at the 2019 World Stem Cell Summit

ABOUT THE EVENT Welcome to the world’s largest advanced therapies partnering event We believe that through strong partnerships and collaboration, anything can be achieved. That’s why Phacilitate Leaders World and the World Stem Cell Summit will once again be co-located, resulting in the biggest event in our 15-year history and one that incorporates the entire advanced therapies ecosystem. By bringing these two events under one roof, we’re giving your community a platform to build new partnerships, empower future leaders and evolve advanced…

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Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells: A Brief Review

Peripheral blood mononuclear cells (PBMCs) are a diverse mixture of highly specialized immune cells that play key roles in keeping our bodies healthy. This brief review tells a short story about PBMCs starting with their origin, the different immune cells within the PBMC fraction, isolation of these cells and how to characterize them, and once isolated and characterized, how these cells benefit medical research. By Tera Muir, PhD. Origin of Peripheral Blood Mononuclear Cells The Frequency of Different Cell Populations within the…

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