Education and training resources

Education and training resources

To safely deliver advanced therapies, staff across manufacturing, supply chain, and clinical support functions need specialised training. This section includes resources for learning about ATMPs, including e-learning modules, competency assessments, and materials to support both internal teams and external stakeholders.

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Apheresis process flow

A document summarising the challenges and solutions the the collection of starting materials for ATMP manufacture though apheresis.
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British Pharmacopeia MHRA White paper detailing the Flow Cytometry framework for ‘Good Practice’

A British Pharmacopeia whitepaper for the application of flow cytometry for the cell and gene therapy community.
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Cell and Gene Therapy Insights Paper on Best Practice in Flow Cytometry

This paper highlights the major themes found in designing and applying flow cytometric analysis for cellular therapies and discusses practical solutions to common problems.
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Horizon scanning for ATMPs

Horizon Scanning is the systematic process of identifying new medicines or technologies in development. This information is useful to clinical trials sponsors ATMP developers and manufacturers organisations aspiring to hold ATMP marketing authorisations as well as to NHS group members and beyond.
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ISBT 128 labels for advanced therapies – eLearning Module

E-learning on the NHS e-learning platform e-learning for healthcare (registration required) giving the user an overview of the requirements for labelling human tissues and cells for use as starting materials for advanced therapy medicinal products using the ISBT 128 system.
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Non-cellular GMO therapies: a visual guide

A visual guide to the preparation administration and disposal of non-cellular genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in a clinical setting.
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Patient and public perspectives on cell and gene therapies: a systematic review

This review highlights the need for appropriate patient and public education on the various aspects of cell and gene therapies. Patient and public perceptions of these therapies alongside evidence of clinical and cost-effectiveness will be central to their uptake and use.
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Thawing and visual inspection of cell therapy medicinal products

A training resource on the importance of correctly thawing and inspecting cell therapy medicinal products.
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Visual inspection of cell therapy medicinal products

A training video demonstrating the visual inspection of a cell therapy product prior to infusion.