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Keck School of Medicine of USC

USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program

Are You a Patient?

Our vision is to become a world-leading hub contributing to the rapidly growing field of cell therapy and to provide novel life-saving treatments to our patients, especially those suffering from health care disparities.

Mohamed Abou-el-Enein Executive Director, USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program
Mohamed Abou-el-Enein Executive Director, USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program

About the Program

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The USC/CHLA Cell Therapy Program, established in 2021, aims to facilitate the translation of cutting-edge cell and gene therapy research into clinical applications by providing comprehensive support, state-of-the-art facilities, and alignment with regulatory standards. As part of the CIRM alpha clinics network, it offers researchers and collaborators a holistic partnership, encompassing strategic planning, manufacturing, quality control, and collaborative opportunities to advance novel therapies within a robust translational ecosystem.

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Services

One-stop solutions to advance projects from preclinical development to all phases of clinical trials. Capabilities include product manufacturing, quality control, regulatory services and more.

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Research

Areas of focus include enabling novel technologies under GMP conditions, optimizing manufacturing and product development workflows as well as scaling up/out processes.

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Training & Education

CTP offers course instruction on the process of drug development and translating basic science research discoveries into clinical applications specifically in the field of cell and gene therapies.