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iPSC Development & GMP Manufacturing

From cell banking and directed differentiation to GMP-scale production — we partner with iPSC developers to build the manufacturing foundation for off-the-shelf cell therapies. One platform, multiple therapeutic products.

iPSC-derived cell therapies represent the future of off-the-shelf medicine — 106 companies, 32 clinical stage, 68 preclinical. Made Scientific partners with iPSC developers to build manufacturing platforms that support multiple differentiation pathways at GMP scale. Our teams understand iPSC biology, not just cell therapy manufacturing.

  • • GMP cell banking (MCB/WCB) & characterization
  • • Directed differentiation protocol development
  • • GMP manufacturing (adherent & suspension)
  • • Analytical development & genomic stability monitoring
  • • Process scale-up to bioreactor production
  • • Regulatory support & IND-enabling packages
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Our Capabilities

From cell bank creation through commercial-scale production of iPSC-derived cell therapies — a platform approach for off-the-shelf medicine.

iPSC Cell Banking

iPSC Cell Banking

GMP MCB/WCB creation with full characterization — pluripotency, identity, sterility, karyotype, genomic stability, and adventitious agent testing.

  • • GMP MCB and WCB creation
  • • Pluripotency and identity testing
  • • Karyotype and genomic stability
  • • Adventitious agent testing
Differentiation Development

Differentiation Development

Protocol development for directed differentiation — cardiomyocytes, dopaminergic neurons, NK cells, T cells, beta cells, and other lineages.

  • • Multi-lineage differentiation protocols
  • • Stage-gate process definition
  • • Media and cytokine optimization
  • • Lineage commitment characterization
GMP Manufacturing

GMP Manufacturing

GMP-compliant iPSC expansion and differentiation in purpose-built cleanroom suites — from adherent culture to bioreactor-scale suspension production.

  • • Adherent and suspension culture systems
  • • Bioreactor-scale iPSC expansion
  • • Closed-system processing workflows
  • • Campaign and batch manufacturing
Analytical Development

Analytical Development

Potency assays, identity testing, purity analysis, genomic stability monitoring, and release specs tailored for iPSC-derived products.

  • • Potency and identity assays
  • • Purity and impurity analysis
  • • Genomic stability monitoring
  • • iPSC-specific release specifications
Process Scale-Up

Process Scale-Up

Research to clinical to commercial — bioreactor optimization, media development, and process parameter definition for reproducible differentiation at scale.

  • • Bioreactor optimization and scale-up
  • • Media development for large-scale
  • • Process parameter definition
  • • Reproducibility at commercial scale
Regulatory Support

Regulatory Support

IND-enabling packages addressing complex CMC requirements — tumorigenicity assessment, genomic stability data, and potency validation.

  • • Complex CMC strategy for iPSC products
  • • Tumorigenicity risk assessment
  • • Genomic stability data packages
  • • IND and regulatory filing support

iPSC manufacturing is a platform problem

iPSC-derived therapies start from a single cell line and differentiate into the target cell type — cardiomyocytes, dopaminergic neurons, NK cells, T cells, beta cells. The manufacturing challenge isn't just one process; it's building a platform that supports multiple differentiation pathways at GMP scale.

Consistency is everything. Directed differentiation must produce the same cell type, with the same identity, purity, and potency, across every manufacturing lot.

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Cell banking & characterization

MCB/WCB creation under GMP with extensive characterization: karyotyping, whole genome sequencing, pluripotency markers, sterility, and mycoplasma testing.

Differentiation consistency

Directed differentiation must produce the target cell type with consistent identity, purity, and potency across lots. Lot-to-lot variability is the central manufacturing risk.

Scale-up: plates to bioreactors

Transitioning iPSC expansion and differentiation from adherent culture to suspension bioreactors — maintaining cell quality while achieving commercial volumes.

Genomic stability & safety

Monitoring for karyotypic abnormalities, tumorigenicity risk assessment, and genomic stability across passages — critical for regulatory acceptance.

Our Facilities

Our GMP facilities are designed specifically for cell therapy and actively support concurrent iPSC and cell therapy programs across development stages.

Commercial Manufacture & Development Center of Excellence

Made Scientific Headquarters

Located at the heart of innovation in Princeton, New Jersey, our 60,000 ft² facility is equipped to take your therapy from early development to GMP manufacture.

Manufacture & Hybrid Client-in-Plant Operations

Made Scientific Clinical Production

Strategically designed for flexibility, our Newark site offers 15,000 ft² of GMP-ready space to support client-dedicated and hybrid operational models.

Made Scientific Foundry: Workforce Development & Training Center

Workforce Development & Training

We're investing in the future of cell therapy through both hands-on and digitally accessible GMP-inspired training. Located on the NJIT campus, our center has supported over 275 trainees across industry and academia.

Made is easy to work with. We've got your back.

Platform-ready manufacturing infrastructure for iPSC programs at every stage.

Traditional & Dedicated Service

All Clients

Full-service iPSC manufacturing in Made's GMP suites. Cell banking, differentiation, and production — your team maintains oversight and process ownership.

Hybrid Client-In-Plant Operations

Mid-to-Late Stage Clients

Your scientists work alongside ours. Critical for iPSC programs where differentiation protocols and biology knowledge must transfer with the process.

Custom Build-outs & Partnerships

Late-Stage and Commercial Clients

Dedicated iPSC suites designed around your platform — from cell banking infrastructure to multi-lineage differentiation and scale-up systems.

Why Made Scientific for iPSC

Platform manufacturing approach

One iPSC line can generate multiple therapeutic products. We build manufacturing platforms — not one-off processes — so your cell banking investment supports every differentiation pathway in your pipeline.

Off-the-shelf manufacturing expertise

Our infrastructure is designed for the lot sizes, cryopreservation requirements, and inventory management that off-the-shelf allogeneic products demand.

Built for complex characterization

Our analytical team develops the assays — potency, identity, genomic stability, tumorigenicity — that regulators expect for iPSC-derived products.

Long-term partnership model

iPSC programs have long development timelines. We're structured for multi-year partnerships — from cell bank creation through process development, clinical supply, and commercial manufacturing.

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