Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT)
About ICAT uitklapper, klik om te openen
ICAT aims to improve and accelerate the translation of research into healthcare solutions by bringing together all relevant expertise and infrastructure for the development of regenerative treatments, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) including cell therapy, and disease models.
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ICAT is an innovation space that holds the possibility to develop new health care solutions and test regenerative treatments on a larger scale. It provides the opportunity to simulate, refine, and standardize manufacturing processes and develop new health care solutions.
ICAT builds bridges between research and clinical practice, by uniting all relevant expertise and infrastructure to optimize patient-specific advanced therapies.
ICAT supports clinicians, academic institutions and small, medium, and large commercial organizations worldwide.
Facilities uitklapper, klik om te openen
ICAT integrates 3 facilities
ICAT offers
- (Technical) feasibility studies and (co-)development.
- Develop, validate and implement GMP-compliant production protocols and QC methods.
- Small scale and personalized GMP production.
- Training, consultancy and coaching the go-to-market.
- Open innovation lab environment
About RegMed XB Pilot Factory uitklapper, klik om te openen
The RegMed XB Pilot Factory is one of the largest international infrastructures for regenerative medicine. It brings together all the expertise and infrastructure needed to bring regenerative medicine to the market. Our mission is to accelerate the development of new solutions for chronic diseases and to bring affordable regenerative medicine therapies to patients.
The Pilot Factory consists of an ecosystem of specialized pilot lines that support universities, research institutes, start-ups and industry with developing, testing, upscaling and producing their new regenerative medicine therapies.
Take a closer look at our state-of-the-art facilities and discover how the RegMed XB Pilot Factory is accelerating the development of regenerative medicine solutions. Watch our video now to learn more!
Utrecht Science Park - Zeist uitklapper, klik om te openen
Utrecht Science Park (USP), situated in the heart of the Netherlands, hosts outstanding knowledge institutes and innovative start-ups. The presence of UMC Utrecht and the Prinses Máxima Center for Pediatric Oncology facilitates clinical testing and implementation. Researchers at USP are dedicated to advancing cutting-edge technologies and therapies.
ICAT has recently joined the new satellite location, Utrecht Science Park Zeist, where we focus on innovative and translational research to ensure a seamless transition from bench to bedside and beyond. In this dynamic ecosystem, our goal is to develop regenerative treatments for patients and create a hub for like-minded start-ups.
Organ on a chip MasterClass - Lectures and Hands-on training uitklapper, klik om te openen
Intestine & Intestine-microbiome on chip MasterClass 2025
This year, AZAR Innovations and ICAT organizes an in-depth Organ-on-a-chip MasterClass at the ICAT Facilities on Utrecht Science Park Zeist! The focus will be on the Intestine and intestine-microbiome models on chip, an emerging technology transforming biomedical research and drug development. Whether you're just getting started or looking to refine your expertise, this MasterClass offers a unique opportunity to gain hands-on experience and learn from industry leaders.
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| When | 1-3 October, 2025 (3 full days) |
| Where | Utrecht Science Park Zeist, the Netherlands |
| Who should join? | Biomedical scientists from academia and industry worldwide |
What can you expect?
- On-demand interactive e-learning
- Interactive lectures from leading experts
- Hands-on lab training
- Commercial demos
- Design your own intestine-on-a-chip assay
- Expert insights and discussions
Target audience: Academic or industrial biomedical scientists who:
- Wish to explore opportunities that organs on chips offer, or
- Get started with organs on chips, or
- Gain more experience with different organ on a chip models.
Spots are limited! Register now and request more information via the following link: Intestine & intestine-microbiome on chip MasterClass 2025 Utrecht.
Join us and take your Organ-on-a-chip and Cell Culture research to the next level!
News uitklapper, klik om te openen
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