DATE & TIME

Thursday, April 16, 2026

3:30 PM till 6:00 PM

LOCATION

Health & Innovation District Amsterdam
Plesmanlaan 125
1066 CX Amsterdam
Netherlands
Room: Foyer

about this event

You are invited to the upcoming ACROConnect Workshop Series, taking place at the Health and Innovation District Amsterdam on Thursday, 16th April. Joined by experts from ACROBiosystems, CellProthera, and Sanquin, this workshop will explore how emerging technologies in stem cell therapy and next-generation CAR-T engineering are shaping the future of medicine.

Program:
15.30 - 15.45: Registration (you can report to the reception desk at the main entrance)
15.45 - 16.00: Opening remarks – How ACROBiosystems Supports Innovation in Stem Cell and CAR‑T Therapies
16.00 - 16.25: Talk 1: CD34+ cell-based therapy for the treatment of ischemic diseases
16.25 - 16.50: Talk 2: Enhancing CAR-T cells immunotherapies by regulating T cell metabolism
16.50 - 17.00: Closing Remarks
17.00 - 18.00: Networking Happy Hour

Speakers:
Mourad Ferhat, Regional Manager at Acrobiosystems
Ibon Garitaonandia, Chief Scientific Officer at CellProthera
Iosifina Foskolou, Group Leader at Sanquin Research and Assistant Professor at Amsterdam UMC

Come connect with leading voices from academia and industry, engage in insightful discussions, and enjoy complimentary snacks and drinks. 

Seats are limited to 20 participants. Registration closes on April 3.

For more information and registration, please visit the website of ACROBiosystems.

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who should join?

This workshop is designed for students, Postdocs & PhD candidates, professionals and stakeholders in the life sciences & health ecosystem, including startups & Scale-ups.

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