Shaping the future of cell and gene therapy workforce development: training of cell therapy processing personnel - perspectives from the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy Lab Practices Committee Journal Article
| Authors: | Maryamchik, E.; Krull, A.; Tanhehco, Y. C.; Askar, M.; Cox, C.; Cui, W.; DiGuardo, M.; Dumadi, F.; Holovati, J. L.; Kadidlo, D.; Kiran, S.; Lam, R.; Mahmud, N.; Sanchez, G. C.; Schwartz, J. Y. |
| Article Title: | Shaping the future of cell and gene therapy workforce development: training of cell therapy processing personnel - perspectives from the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy Lab Practices Committee |
| Abstract: | Background: The field of cell and gene therapy (CGT) is expanding at a rapid rate. CGT workforce shortage is a growing concern, and high-quality training programs are essential to keep up with the increasing demand for qualified CGT technologists. Methods: A working group within the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) Laboratory Practices Committee developed an ISCT Lab Practices Committee Survey on Cell and Gene Therapy Technologist Training to gather information on CGT laboratory technologist training practices. Results: The survey results characterize the training landscape of CGT laboratory professionals and highlight the lack of standardization in CGT training. Conclusions: The heterogeneity of training practices among CGT laboratories can make it challenging to design, implement or assess a training program at an individual laboratory. To help navigate this challenge, the authors provide a high-level overview of the resources available for CGT training, describe several potential staff training models, outline a sample curriculum, and highlight some of the key practical considerations for implementing a CGT technologist training program in one's institution. © 2025 International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy |
| Keywords: | standardization; training; curriculum; gene therapy; cell therapy; staff training; drug administration; rehabilitation; therapy; workforce; personnel; human; article; laboratory personnel; personnel shortage; cgt curriculum; cgt training; cgt workforce development; training survey |
| Journal Title: | Cytotherapy |
| ISSN: | 1465-3249 |
| Publisher: | Elsevier Science Ltd. |
| Publication status: | Online ahead of print |
| Date Published: | 2025-01-01 |
| Online Publication Date: | 2025-01-01 |
| Language: | English |
| DOI: | 10.1016/j.jcyt.2025.04.060 |
| PROVIDER: | scopus |
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| Notes: | Article -- Source: Scopus |
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