Leading Gene & Cell Therapy CRO/CDMO
As a leading cell and gene therapy CRO/CDMO, Applied StemCell is a proud supporter of gene editing and stem cell therapy development. With two high-impact platforms, CRISPR/TARGATT™ Genome Editing and iPSC (GMP grade), we seek to help advance the development of novel therapeutics.
Mission

Provide our clients with tailored cell and gene therapy solutions, including proprietary genome editing, unparalleled iPSC expertise, and high-quality manufacturing services.


Vision

Rejuvenating lives through accessible, innovative cell & gene products

The "ASC DNA"


Innovation
  • Imaginative for impactful solutions
  • Cutting-edge technology to revolutionize our industry


Passion
  • Believe in our vision and mission to achieve goals, ours and our clients’
  • Take ownership, be accountable and enthusiastic with unwavering dedication


Smarts
  • Provide unparalleled technical experience with innovative technologies
  • Ability to see things in new and insightful ways


Collaboration
  • Open communication
  • Respect everyone with mutual understanding


Social Responsibility
  • Stay true to our vision of rejuvenating lives
  • Mindful of how our work impacts the world

cGMP Grade iPSC Line & GMP CDMO Services

ASC’s new GMP room is certified and fully equipped for iPSC/MSC-derived product development and cell manufacturing.

GMP CDMO Services
  • cGMP iPSC Expansion & Banking
  • Customized iPSC Generation (Episomal Method)
  • iPSC Gene Editing: TCRISPR/Cas9 Editing
  • iPSC Gene Editing: TARGATT Gene Editing
  • In-Process QC (Reagent QC (plasmid map/sequence), Validation (cell, gRNA, integrase), and more)
  • iPSC Differentiation: Customer Provide Protocol
  • iPSC Differentiation: ASC’
GMP Grade iPSC Line
  • Drug master file with US FDA
  • Master cell bank and working cell bank

Certifications

NIST
Member
200+
Biotech,
Cell Therapy,
Pharma Clients
1000+
Customers
Strong IP Position

Patented Technology Underscores Differentiated CRDMO Offerings

  • 15+ unique patents filed with 5 gene editing patents granted
  • CRISPR/Cas technology licensed from MIT/Broad and UC Berkeley/ERS Genomics.
  • iPSC technology licensed from iPS Academia, Japan

Unique Site-Specific Technology TARGATT™ Licensable for Cell Therapy Applications

  • >30 TARGATTTM license agreements have been executed to companies. 
  • License-out-ready cell lines

Applied StemCell’s technology and scientific experience has enabled a successful gene therapy pipeline for intractable monogenic disorders, and the formation of our sister company, ASC Therapeutics (ASCTx) under the Applied StemCell, Inc corporate umbrella. Under the leadership of Dr. Ruby Chen-Tsai who spearheaded the former therapeutics program, Applied StemCell’s mission as a gene and cell therapy CRO will benefit the advancement of safer and effective gene and cell therapy programs with collaborators in the biotechnology industry.