Resources and Services

• International Society for Cellular Therapy (ISCT)
  An organization dedicated to cell-based therapies, encompassing research, manufacturing, testing, clinical studies, regulations, and training. Scientific, technical, and regulatory information, news, notices of upcoming conferences, and more.
  www.celltherapysociety.org

• NIH Cell Processing Section Master File
  An invaluable resource for anyone working in GMP/GTP cell therapy, this downloadable document is a Master File describing the NIH cell processing facility, and its operational and quality systems. Submitted to US FDA and regularly updated, this Master File simplifies IND submissions by investigators working with the NIH cell processing facility. The facility master file also is a very effective way to educate new investigators and other staff about the cell processing facility.
  www.cc.nih.gov/dtm/clin_serv/dtm_cell_processing_services_mf_enter.htm

• Cell Therapies Pty Ltd.
  Comprehensive services in planning and conduct of cell and gene therapy clinical trials, enabling studies to be initiated and completed rapidly. From protocol design, approvals, and patient enrollment, through GMP manufacturing, to product administration and clinical outcome. Cell Therapies also offers a remarkable array of non-invasive in vivo imaging technologies capable of tracking cells post-administration to determine cell distribution and clearance, and to assess effects of process modifications on cell therapy product function - broad applications in cell therapy process development and patient monitoring.
  www.celltherapies.com.au

• LifeBlood Biological Services
  Part of Lifeblood Mid-South Regional Blood Center, this is an excellent source of blood cells, cytapheresis products, and other human-derived biologicals. Essential raw material for research, development, and validation studies.
  www.lifeblood.org

• AirNet Express
  An overnight express company with a large fleet of aircraft, providing rigorously controlled and monitored rapid transport of blood, cell and tissue therapy products. Traceable, documented, validation-capable transport supports GMP and GTP manufacturing. To our knowledge, the only transport company member of ISCT and AABB.
  www.airnet.com

• National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute (NHLBI)
  www.nhlbi.nih.gov

• NIH Stem Cell Information
  stemcells.nih.gov/

• National Human Genome Research Institute (NHGRI)
  www.genome.gov/

• National Cancer Institute (NCI)
  www.cancer.gov

• BMTNet
  A portal to blood and marrow transplantation resources on the World Wide Web.
  www.bmtnet.org/home/index.asp

• BMT Lab
  Fosters communication, education and quality improvement in hematopoietic cell processing.
  icancreateit.com/bmt/

• Bloodline
  Hematology, including blood and marrow transplantation, cord blood, and immunotherapy — articles, conference summaries, and other information.
  www.bloodline.net

• National Marrow Donor Program (NMDP)
  www.marrow.org

• ClinicalTrials.gov
  A searchable database of clinical trials.
  clinicaltrials.gov/

• Center Watch
  A clinical trials listing service.
  www.centerwatch.com

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
  www.cdc.gov

• BioMedNet
  An extensive collection of searchable databases, including MEDLINE, links, and information for biomedical investigators.
  www.bmn.com

• Health Resources and Services Administration
  www.hrsa.gov