Homegrown CAR-T: Expanding Access Through Academic Innovation
Description
In this episode of ASTCT Talks, Dr. Taha Al-Juhaishi welcomes Dr. Marcos de Lima, hematologist-oncologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center, to explore the rapidly evolving field of homegrown CAR-T therapies. Together, they dive into the definitions, motivations and barriers of decentralized CAR-T manufacturing, the global innovation landscape and what it takes to build sustainable academic cell therapy programs. Dr. de Lima shares his firsthand experience launching point-of-care CAR-T programs, the regulatory and payer landscape and the future of academic-industry collaboration in expanding access. It’s a must-listen for anyone interested in the future of decentralized cell therapy and innovation in academic centers.
United States
