Michael Schmitt
Head of GMP Core Facility Heidelberg University
Seminars
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Panel Discussion: Feasibility & Merits of Setting up Point of Care Manufacturing to Drive Patient Access & Reduce CGT Costs
2:00 pm
- Evaluating the true feasibility and practicality of point-of-care manufacturing in today’s CGT landscape
- Weigh upfront costs, staffing, and infrastructure requirements against potential long-term savings
- Discussing whether the benefits of local access outweigh regulatory, operational, and scalability hurdles
Wednesday 25th February 2026
Academic Case Study: Key Steps to Achieve a GMPGrade Cell Therapy Facility
2:40 pm
- Lessons learned from overcoming resource constraints, timelines, and regulatory inspections in an academic environment
- Planning and designing an academic GMP facility with the right infrastructure, cleanroom classifications, and compliance standards
