In laboratory environments, sample integrity is critical to ensuring reliable research results, workflow efficiency, and cost-effectiveness. While often overlooked, sample storage tubes play a pivotal role in protecting samples, streamlining processes, and supporting automation. Sample storage and handling requires a variety of tubes, each designed to meet specific needs related to the sample type, storage […]
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In early January 2025, Bridging the Gap panelists George Eastwood and Patrick Hanley visited Washington, D.C., to advocate for increased support and funding for life-saving cell and gene therapies. Insights from our January 2025 Bridging the Gap Webinar During its first year, the Bridging the Gap Webinar Series, sponsored by Azenta Life Sciences and the […]
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Scientific research is the cornerstone of innovation, but it can come at an environmental cost. In the pursuit of scientific advancement, life sciences laboratories have become significant contributors to global plastic waste, where consumables like pipette tips, gloves, and culture flasks are essential for experiments. Unfortunately, these items are primarily single-use and plastic-based, leading to […]
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Azenta Life Sciences has officially opened its state-of-the-art biorepository facility in the Greater Boston area, designed to serve the unique storage and management needs of the biotech and life sciences industries. Located strategically to support Cambridge and Boston’s vibrant community of biotech and pharmaceutical companies, the facility offers advanced sample storage and handling capabilities, helping […]
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Insights from our December 2024 Bridging the Gap Webinar Groundbreaking advancements in cell and gene therapies offer unprecedented hope for patients battling cancers, autoimmune diseases, and genetic disorders. Yet, transforming academic breakthroughs into therapies ready for patients is a complex and challenging journey. Issues such as scalable manufacturing processes, navigating diverse regulatory frameworks, and expanding […]
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Part 1 of a three-part series on cryo cold chain management for cell and gene therapies With a projected rate of 10-20 product approvals per year, the global cell and gene therapy (CGT) industry is rapidly evolving. The clinical pipeline delivers a promise to the patient population with unmet medical needs ranging from oncology to […]
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Recap from the November 2024 Bridging the Gap webinar Pictured in photo: Sickle cell warrior Jimi Olaghere climbed Mt. Kilimanjaro after receiving advanced gene therapy. The incredible potential of gene therapies like CAR-T and CRISPR to cure genetic diseases and cancers marks a new era in medicine, yet most patients still lack access to these life-saving […]
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In November 2024, Azenta Life Sciences celebrated the one-year anniversary of its “Bridging the Gap” webinar series, an insightful resource in cell and gene therapy (CGT) education, co-sponsored by the Emily Whitehead Foundation. Over the past year, this series has become a resource for industry experts and CGT professionals, offering critical insights and fostering impactful […]
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What is ISO 9001:2015? ISO 9001:2015 is an internationally recognized standard that defines the criteria for ongoing enhancement of a QMS. It emphasizes the importance of consistent performance, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Organizations that adhere to this standard are better equipped to streamline processes, enhance their product and service quality, and ultimately provide a superior […]
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Recap from the October 2024 Bridging the Gap webinar In the rapidly advancing world of cell and gene therapy, we are witnessing groundbreaking innovations that have the potential to cure once-incurable diseases like cancer and sickle cell. Yet, as these transformative therapies emerge, a troubling reality persists: access to these life-saving treatments remains limited. Despite […]
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