AM26-SU-28-L - Solve It Scenarios in Cellular Therapy

Sunday, October 18, 2026

4:30 PM - 5:45 PM EST

Room: GWCC B302-B303

Program Chair(s)

Vasiliki E. Kalodimou, Professor/Dr MSc, PhD, CABP (H) (she/her/hers)

Director Flow Cytometry-Research & Regenerative Medicine
IASO, EUC Frankfurt Branch
Athens, Attiki

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose.

Speaker(s)

Ronit Slotky, PhD, MSc, CABP (she/her/hers)

Director, Cell Therapies Manufacturing Facility
PhD
Hackensack, New Jersey

Disclosure(s): No financial relationships to disclose.

Disclosure(s):

Vasiliki E. Kalodimou, Professor/Dr MSc, PhD, CABP (H): No financial relationships to disclose.

Ronit Slotky, PhD, MSc, CABP: No financial relationships to disclose.

Proposed Session Description: We all face challenges in our daily work activities within Cellular Therapy:
What is the best approach to manage storage space?
How to deal with supply and reagents shortages?
How to handle the growing number of clinical trials?
How to be better prepared for the next disaster?
How to adjust training and competency programs to accommodate the changing workforce?

Learning Objectives:

1. Manage common technical, clinical, and administrative challenges using case scenario approach.
2. Review regulatory requirements and accreditation standards while developing strategies to resolve mutual hurdles in daily practices.
3. Assemble with cellular therapy colleagues and experts in the field.