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Grant: Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives

University of Ottawa

$286,532.00

Process Development for GMP-Grade Anti-BCMA CAR-NK Cell Manufacturing

EF 2024-25 · 2024-11-01

Résumé
Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T (CAR-T) therapy is a revolutionary treatment in which T-cells are genetically engineered to enhance their ability to target and destroy cancerous cells. While CAR-T therapy is highly effective in hematological tumors, it is also very expensive, is associated with significant toxicities like Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Immune effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), and has made little progress outside of blood cancers. To overcome these limitations, we are developing CAR-NK cells as an off-the-shelf therapy. Our preclinical studies have clearly demonstrated the potential of anti-BCMA CAR-NK cells in treating multiple myeloma. To translate these exciting results to clinical application, we will focus on developing a large-scale production process that emulates the generation of GMP-grade CAR-NK cells. The immediate goal of this project is to create Standard Operating Procedures for large-scale CAR-NK cell production and release assays, which will be transferred to a GMP facility for clinical trials in Canada.
Programme
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Bénéficiaire
Emplacement
Ottawa|Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
Type de bénéficiaire
Academia
Numéro d'entreprise
119278877
Type
Grant
Source
Proactive Disclosure - Grants and Contributions

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Agreement End Date
2026-03-31
Agreement Number
1026523
Agreement Start Date
2024-11-01
Agreement Title
Process Development for GMP-Grade Anti-BCMA CAR-NK Cell Manufacturing
Agreement Title (French)
Développement de processus pour la fabrication de cellules CAR-NK anti-BCMA conformes aux BPF
Agreement Type
Grant
Agreement Value
$286,532.00
Amendment Number
0
Description
Chimeric Antigen Receptor-T (CAR-T) therapy is a revolutionary treatment in which T-cells are genetically engineered to enhance their ability to target and destroy cancerous cells. While CAR-T therapy is highly effective in hematological tumors, it is also very expensive, is associated with significant toxicities like Cytokine Release Syndrome (CRS) and Immune effector Cell-Associated Neurotoxicity Syndrome (ICANS), and has made little progress outside of blood cancers. To overcome these limitations, we are developing CAR-NK cells as an off-the-shelf therapy. Our preclinical studies have clearly demonstrated the potential of anti-BCMA CAR-NK cells in treating multiple myeloma. To translate these exciting results to clinical application, we will focus on developing a large-scale production process that emulates the generation of GMP-grade CAR-NK cells. The immediate goal of this project is to create Standard Operating Procedures for large-scale CAR-NK cell production and release assays, which will be transferred to a GMP facility for clinical trials in Canada.
Description (French)
La thérapie à base de cellules CAR-T (lymphocyte T porteur de récepteurs antigéniques chimériques) est un traitement révolutionnaire dans lequel les cellules T sont génétiquement modifiées pour améliorer leur capacité à cibler et à détruire les cellules cancéreuses. Si la thérapie CAR-T est très efficace dans les tumeurs hématologiques, elle est aussi très coûteuse, associée à des toxicités importantes comme le syndrome de libération des cytokines (CRS) et le syndrome de neurotoxicité associée aux cellules effectrices d’immunité (ICANS), et n’a fait que peu de progrès en dehors des cancers du sang. Pour surmonter ces limites, nous développons des cellules CAR-NK comme thérapie prête à l’emploi. Nos études précliniques ont clairement démontré le potentiel des cellules CAR-NK anti-BCMA dans le traitement du myélome multiple. Pour traduire ces résultats passionnants en application clinique, nous nous concentrerons sur le développement d’un procédé de production à grande échelle qui émule la génération de cellules CAR-NK de qualité BPF. L’objectif immédiat de ce projet est de créer des procédures opérationnelles normalisées pour la production à grande échelle de cellules CAR-NK et les essais de libération, qui seront transférés dans une installation conforme aux BPF pour les essais cliniques au Canada.
Expected Results
In the short term, anticipated outcomes will be strengthened collaborations across industry, academia, and government to support research excellence. In the medium term, anticipated outcomes will be the development of new and potentially disruptive technologies with collaborators. In the long term, find collaborative solutions to public policy challenges and create stronger innovation systems.
Expected Results (French)
À court terme, les résultats prévus seront des collaborations renforcées entre l'industrie, le milieu universitaire et le gouvernement pour soutenir l'excellence en recherche. À moyen terme, les résultats attendus seront le développement de nouvelles technologies potentiellement perturbatrices avec des collaborateurs. À long terme, trouver des solutions collaboratives aux défis des politiques publiques et créer des systèmes d'innovation plus solides.
Federal Riding
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding (French)
Ottawa--Vanier--Gloucester
Federal Riding Number
35081
NAICS Code
541710
Organization Code
nrc-cnrc
Organization
National Research Council Canada | Conseil national de recherches Canada
Program Name
Collaborative Science, Technology and Innovation Program - Collaborative R&D Initiatives
Program Name (French)
Programme de collaboration en science, en technologie et en innovation - Initiatives de collaboration en R-D
Program Purpose
Collaborate on multiparty research and development programs to catalyze transformative, high-risk, high-reward research with the potential for game-changing scientific discoveries and technological breakthroughs in priority areas.
Program Purpose (French)
Collaborer à des programmes multipartites de recherche-développement dans le but de profiter de la synergie entre la recherche transformatrice à haut risque et à haut rendement et le potentiel de découvertes scientifiques et de percées technologiques révolutionnaires dans des secteurs d’intervention prioritaires.
Recipient Business Number
119278877
Recipient City
Ottawa|Ottawa
Recipient Country
CA
Recipient Legal Name
University of Ottawa
Recipient Postal Code
K1N 6N5
Recipient Province or Territory
ON
Recipient Type
S
Reference Number
172-2024-2025-Q4-1026523