Events Advanced Tools for Cell Engineering: From Gene Editing to GMP mRNA Production Seminar

Advanced Tools for Cell Engineering: From Gene Editing to GMP mRNA Production Seminar

Join us for a lunch and learn at Alexandria GradLabs

Wednesday, May 21, 2025

12:00 – 1:00 p.m. PT

Event details

Location:
Alexandria GradLabs
9880 Campus Point Dr.
San Diego, CA 92121

Join Aldevron and MaxCyte for a collaborative lunch and learn highlighting cutting-edge technologies that support the development of next-generation cell and gene therapies. This session will explore high-performance tools for non-viral gene editing, scalable GMP mRNA manufacturing and enzyme innovations that accelerate therapeutic development.

Whether you're optimizing early-stage discovery or preparing for clinical translation, this seminar will offer practical insights into integrated workflows for efficient, high-yield cell engineering.

Speakers

Alex Hunter

Business Development Manager, Aldevron

Alex Hunter is a business development manager at Aldevron for the Southwest region of the US. Alex graduated with a bachelor's degree in cellular biology from the University of Northern Colorado. His research included snake venom proteomics and clinical cell therapy manufacturing. Alex is dedicated to supporting organizations throughout their clinical journey and fostering collaboration to help them achieve their objectives.

Kyle Studey

Product Manager, Aldevron

Kyle Studey is a product manager for the mRNA enzyme portfolio in the Protein Business Unit. He graduated with a master's in biotechnology from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, taking a comprehensive look into the technical, business and regulatory landscape within the biotechnology field. He also has worked as a cell-based bioassay analyst, providing testing for a diverse array of products spanning numerous stages of clinical development. Located in Madison, Wisconsin, his role as a product manager focuses on delivering high-quality products to clients.

Kyle Franks

Strategic Business Manager, MaxCyte, Inc.

Kyle Franks is the strategic business manager for MaxCyte's Southwest region. Kyle received his degree from UC Santa Cruz in chemistry; his research explored the structural activation mechanisms of circadian transcription factors. Kyle is a proven partner in supporting organizations from research to commercialization, connecting scientists and manufacturing and regulatory professionals to achieve their goals.