ESACT 2011 on Cell-Based Technologies

摘要

Cell-Based Technologies is the scientific motto of the 2011 ESACT meeting in Vienna, Austria — highlighting the importance of cells as the central tool for all technologies and applications covered in the scientific program. In previous and similar meetings, traditionally a "vertical" session organization has been chosen: following cell-line development, process optimization, and downstream processing complemented by specific sessions on different product categories. In line with this year's motto,however, the members of the scientific committee have decided to use a more "horizontal" approach that puts the cell and different aspects of its functioning at the focus of our attention. Cellular properties and capabilities — such as stability, mechanisms of protein production, differentiation, and complex interactions — will be the focus of this conference.