{"id":15,"date":"2023-11-15T19:05:55","date_gmt":"2023-11-15T19:05:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/cell-therapy-program\/?page_id=15"},"modified":"2023-11-15T22:42:10","modified_gmt":"2023-11-15T22:42:10","slug":"about","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/cell-therapy-program\/about\/","title":{"rendered":"About"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n\n\n  \n\n  \n    \n\n\n\n\n\n\n<div\n  class=\"cc--component-container cc--hero-primary horizontal-navigation\"\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  >\n  <div class=\"c--component c--hero-primary\"\n    \n      >\n\n    \n  \n  <div class=\"inner-wrapper has-horizontal-nav\">\n\n          <div class=\"title-wrapper\">\n\n                  <div class=\"eyebrow-container\">\n                              \n<div class=\"f--field f--eyebrow\">\n\n    \n  <a href=\"https:\/\/keck.usc.edu\/cell-therapy-program\/\"  aria-label=\"Read more about USC\/CHLA Cell Therapy Program\">USC\/CHLA Cell Therapy 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pre-clinical work in cell and gene therapy at both institutions and maximize success of the entire translational paradigm. By generating a mature translational ecosystem with state-of-the-art laboratories, hands-on support and educational offerings, we provide researchers with proficient guidance to successfully translate early-stage ideas into clinically viable products in a robust and cost-effective manner.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, CTP offers researchers\/collaborators a meaningful partnership and wide range of services, from strategic planning to product manufacturing and quality control testing. Always aligning the scientific and clinical objectives of the project to Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and other relevant regulatory requirements, we develop and optimize vein-to-vein workflows and identify improvement opportunities in the process. 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