Fabian Zanella
Head of Analytical Development & Testing Genentech
Seminars
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Track Chair
Tuesday 2nd December 2025
Industry Leaders Fireside Chat: Shaping the Future of Analytical Development in Cell Therapy by Responding to Evolving Regulations & Investing in Innovation
8:00 am
An interactive panel discussion from the industry leaders of the field to set the scene on the cell therapy analytical development space.
Ask your questions live to understand the experts’ thoughts on key topics, including:
- The implications of recent changes in the FDA and regulations to the analytical development and cell therapy field as a whole
- Recent innovations in analytical methods and platforms that are advancing the field
- What critical hurdles remain in developing, transferring, and validating assays for living cell products?
Wednesday 3rd December 2025
Defining & Demonstrating Potency in Stem Cell Based Regenerative Therapies for Vision Restoration
1:30 pm
- Explore how to link cell characteristics with mechanisms of tissue repair and functional outcomes in macular degeneration
- Identify measurable attributes that correlate with therapeutic potential in stem cell derived retinal pigmented epithelium cells
- Design release assays that reflect regenerative capacity and support consistent, phase-appropriate product characterization
