Teknor Apex Announces NEW Monprene TPEs that contain 25-35% recycled content – meeting consumer and regulatory demands for higher levels of recycled content in products.

Trusted by major consumer brand owners and processors alike, Monprene thermoplastic elastomers (TPEs) allow designers more flexibility and give manufacturers peace of mind. Now, more than ever, that peace of mind includes being environmentally responsible. Teknor Apex is pleased to introduce a new series of TPEs, the Monprene RX CP-15100 series, containing 25 to 35% recycled content; a significant added value that helps brands achieves their sustainability goals.

The Monprene RX CP-15100 series, formulated with PCR (Post-Consumer Recycled) content, promotes a circular economy while decreasing reliance on virgin fossil-based resources and energy. This offering allows brands to meet consumer and regulatory demands for recycled content within their products. These TPEs are available globally and manufactured around the world with locally sourced raw materials procured to exacting specifications – turning local waste into a resource. Unlike competitive TPEs with recycled content, available in black only, these materials are delivered in a consistent light, natural color, similar to their prime offsets.

A Sustainable Option for a Variety of Products

The Monprene RX CP-15100 series is available in standard grades from 55 to 80 Shore A, and can also be tailored for a customer’s specific requirements. These grades are designed for injection molding applications, including overmolding onto polypropylene. These materials perform and processes like prime TPE and are ideal for personal care products, lawn & garden tools, writing instruments, appliances, sporting goods, and dunnage. The PCR content is sourced from waste diverted from households or commercial, industrial, and institutional facilities.

The use of PCR content contributes toward a circular economy and creates demand for consumer recycling programs. Not only does Monprene RX reduce plastic waste by incorporating it into the compound, but products made from Monprene RX are still fully recyclable at the end of the product& life.

“Because people and our planet are what matter at Teknor Apex, this specialty TPE is an important part of our sustainability program. We actively look to increase the sustainability of our products, while reducing the environmental impact of our manufacturing operations. Our focus includes improving energy efficiency, reducing water consumption, and diverting waste from landfills,” said Jonathan Plisco, New Business Development Manager.

Monprene RX CP-15100 Series TPEs are manufactured according to the standards of ISO-9001 and ISO 14001 in the USA, Singapore, and Germany, with strict formulation control and traceability. “This introduction represents the first of several sustainable product launches slated for this year – that include other types of recycled content, bio-based raw materials, and carbon-negative additives. We are actively collaborating with various partners in the supply chain, with continued growth in our portfolio,” adds Plisco.

www.teknorapex.com

#Teknor Apex  # NEW Monprene TPEs  #recycled content

Driving Thailand’s economy through opportunities in the packaging, printing, and corrugated packaging sectors

After more than a two-year absence due to uncertainties caused by the pandemic, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is keeping its sights firmly fixed on the 19-22 October 2022 dates for its 8th edition.

As a leading platform for the packaging and printing sectors in the region, Thailand continues to be the choice location for the exhibition, with optimistic growth projected for the sectors. Broadening its reach and application sectors, this edition will see PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL co-locating with a newly formed exhibition on corrugated packaging – CorruTec ASIA.

The synergy-rich product and technology mix offered by the two exhibitions will reunite Thailand’s packaging, printing, and corrugated packaging industries by offering a lively platform for face-to-face meetings, spur business opportunities and investment prospects, as well as international collaboration and innovation.

Messe Düsseldorf Asia, the joint organizer of both exhibitions, has taken the opportunity to rethink what PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL and CorruTec ASIA have to offer and to open up new and unique perspectives and thus the strong business potential for exhibitors, trade visitors, and the industries as a whole. Mr. Gernot Ringling, Managing Director, Messe Düsseldorf Asia, said: “The pandemic has served as an accelerant in multiple ways, particularly spurring the adoption of e-commerce and innovation. It has also magnified the value and power of human connection and importance of face-to-face interactions, and it is proven that the business community is keen and ready for the return of MICE events.”

“We are looking forward to bringing decision-makers from the industries together in October, to a dynamic show floor to generate new business and establish new contacts. In addition to smart business matching opportunities, the six focus areas at PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL 2022: artificial intelligence, sustainability, digital economy, 3D printing, security and safety, and premium design – will set the stage for an exhibition like no other, said Mr. Ringling.”

Forging ahead

With Thailand stepping up efforts to welcome back large-scale international business events and host iconic events, TCEB (Thailand Convention and Exhibition Bureau) is well on its way to positioning the country as the preferred MICE destination in the region. PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL and CorruTec Asia will be well placed later in the year against a backdrop of stronger global business activity, unrestricted travel, and overall confidence.

In the fourth quarter of last year, Thailand’s economy showed optimistic growth, rebounding faster than expected, on robust exports and a recovery in domestic activity following the easing of coronavirus curbs and as international travel restrictions improved. While for foreign direct investment, strong growth continues in foreign investments in target sectors such as smart electronics, specialty chemicals, bioplastics, and the medical cluster.

Other industries that are expected to see continued growth include exports and digital business and their supply chains. Notable examples are automobiles and parts, food products, e-commerce, delivery and packaging services, logistics and warehouses, IT solutions, cybersecurity services, telemedicine, hard disk drives, cloud data centers, and digital asset platforms.

Looking ahead with confidence and optimism, Mr. Kriengkrai Thiennukul, Vice Chairman, Industrial Promotion Support, The Federation of Thai Industries, said: “It has been and continues to be a challenging landscape for Thailand and world economies.

Now is the time for us to enhance capacity and foster growth of Thai industries by promoting the use of science, technology, innovation, and digitalization in product development and production efficiency improvement; skills development – management, technology, and innovation – of entrepreneurs, workers and all players in the value chain.”

“Thus, these two exhibitions provide an ideal showcase for the industry to share best practices and also for the international business community to experience Thai capabilities and what we have to offer,” said Mr. Thiennukul.

Often referred to as the exhibition by the industry for the industry, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is a tripartite collaboration by The Thai Packaging Association, The Thai Printing Association, and Messe Düsseldorf Asia (MDA), while CorruTec Asia is co-organized by MDA and the Thai Corrugated Packaging Association.

Invest in technology and adopt an innovative mindset

The growing e-commerce market and surge in demand for consumer goods and health products have been driving demand for packaging. “There are enormous opportunities for Thai manufacturers and entrepreneurs, the prospects of the global packaging business are promising, with the world market forecast to grow by 7.5% annually through to 2027. 

Thai companies should heighten efforts to better position themselves for global opportunities, ramp up their competitiveness, and tap on this growing market,” said Mr. Manit Kamolsuwan, President, and The Thai Packaging Association. Currently, Thailand is the largest exporter of packaging in ASEAN.

The pandemic has also manifested itself as a catalyst for new developments and ideas, particularly with changing consumer demand. “The marketplace has to adapt and renew itself,” said Mr. Chusak Deetrakunwattanapoen, President, and Thai Corrugated Packaging Association. He went on to cite the example of how the industry came together at the height of the COVID-19 health crisis to help with the short supply of hospital beds by recycling corrugated paper and carton boxes to produce thousands of field hospital beds.

Digital label and packaging print volume have also seen a significant rise in the last couple of years due to customization, short lead-time, and high SKU printing from ready-to-eat food. “In recent months we have seen some companies focus their business on customized labeling, variable label printing, corrugated packaging, and packaging to include QR codes.

This is the time for the Thai printing industry and commercial printers to invest in new machinery and digital machines to automate workflows to be able to run productions with smaller manpower resources and to serve demand from e-commerce,” said Mr. Pongthira Pathanapiradej, President, The Thai Printing Association. “

Against the changing backdrop and fluid global economy, Mr. Pathanapiradej said it is critical for local businesses to align themselves with the global packaging and printing trends and adapt to new competitive landscapes, revamp business models and find new ways to value-add their offerings.

Defining Packaging and Printing in Asia

Backed by a successful track record that continues to gain momentum since it began in 2007, PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL celebrates the theme ‘defining packaging and printing in Asia’ for the 2022 edition, where at the heart of the exhibition is a focus on technology and innovation.

Showcasing these latest trends with their machinery and product solutions, our industry heavyweights from brands coming from Germany, Japan, Switzerland, such as Bobst, Heidelberg, Konica Minolta, Tsukatani, Zund, as well as leading home-grown brands – Comprint, Cyber SM, Nationwide, Sansin Printing Machine Material and more.

PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL and CorruTec Asia are looking forward to welcoming over 12,500 trade visitors including some 30 percent coming from outside Thailand, while on the exhibitor front some 250 international companies are expected. Attendees to the exhibitions will come mainly from the printing and packaging industries as well as vertical markets such as consumer products, cosmetics, luxury goods, medicine, banking, and security technology.

PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL is modeled after the sectors’ leading trade fairs, drupa, and interpack, by the Messe Düsseldorf Group in Germany.

www.corrutec-asia.com

http://www.pack-print.de/

# Thailand’s economy  #packaging  #printing #PACK PRINT INTERNATIONAL

Covestro debut life-enhancing healthcare solutions at MD&M West 2022

Material advancements are creating new, exciting opportunities for healthcare OEMs, engineers, and designers. Recognized as a trusted materials supplier, Covestro offers a variety of products designed for high-performance medical devices.

At MD&M West Conference and Exposition, April 12-14, 2022 in Anaheim, California, Covestro will showcase its materials for healthcare applications in booth 2221, including Makrolon  RE for Healthcare. Makrolon RE polycarbonate grades have a low carbon footprint thanks to the use of renewable electricity for their manufacture, as well as raw materials produced from mass-balanced bio-waste and residues.

This new offering further expands the company’s portfolio of proven materials for diverse healthcare uses:

• Polycarbonate resins and blends: Covestro’s broad portfolio including Makrolon and Makroblend delivers strength and durability for drug delivery devices, dental applications, advanced injection devices, medical device housings, and more – to withstand everyday use and chemical interaction.
• Polyurethane raw materials and adhesives: Baymedix polyurethane adhesive and foam components provide excellent breathability and low trauma removal to wound care products, in addition to excellent absorption. In wearables applications, skin-friendly adhesive systems and thermoformable foams for electronic embedding are also available.
• Thermoplastic Polyurethane (TPU) films and resins: Platilon TPU films offer breathable applications for wound dressing and prevention, as well as wearable patches. Texin Rx TPU resins provide flexibility and strength for applications such as medical tubing and dental applications, all while remaining resistant to cleaning agents and bacteria.

Several applications of these materials will be on display, including:

• Makrolon RE for Healthcare: Covestro showcases the expansion of its product portfolio into the medical and healthcare space with Makrolon RE – a drop-in, low carbon footprint, medical-grade polycarbonate solution.
• Drug Delivery demonstrator: Materials from Covestro’s line of medical-grade polycarbonates come together to form an innovative and sustainable drug delivery device.
• PharmaJet: Covestro and PharmaJet team up to advance needle-free injection. Makrolon from Covestro stands up to gamma and ethylene oxide sterilization in a device that eliminates needle-stick injuries and can be used for COVID-19 vaccinations.
• SmartGuard: Covestro and SmartGuard work together to provide restful sleep for those who involuntarily grind their teeth. Makrolon 2858 from Covestro provides the strength, softness, and biocompatibility needed for this application.
• Medical Device Housings and Hardware: Durable Makrolon and Makroblend materials feature improved disinfectant resistance and next-generation flame retardancy with skin contact biocompatibility.

Attendees can visit the Covestro booth (2221) to learn more about the company’s impressive combination of material solutions and technical expertise for the healthcare market.

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#healthcare solutions  #life-enhancing  #Covestro  #MD&M West 2022

Plastics Industry Association Announces 2022 Sustainability Innovation Award Winners

The Plastics Industry Association (PLASTICS) has announced the winners of their 2022 Re|focus Sustainability Innovation Awards. Presented annually, the awards recognize companies that are driving environmental advances in product design, sustainable materials, and end-of-life recovery of plastics.

The panel of judges for the 2022 awards included Kyla Fisher of Three Peaks Consulting, Ron Vance of the U.S. Environmental Protection Administration, and Lilli Sherman of Plastics Technology Magazine.

“We’re grateful to our panel of expert judges for lending us their time and talent,” said Tony Radoszewski, President and CEO of PLASTICS. “This is one of my favorite PLASTICS programs because it gives companies an opportunity to prove that our industry is walking the walk when it comes to sustainability and protecting the environment.” 

The award for Sustainability Innovation in Design goes to Klöckner Pentaplast, for kpNext  R1, the first pharmaceutical blister film designed to be recycled in the RIC 1 recycling stream. Where pharmaceutical blister films are typically produced from materials that are not readily recyclable, kpNext R1 is produced from a special PET formulation that allows it to be fully recycled in the same curbside recycling stream as plastic water bottles.

In the Sustainability in Materials category, the 2022 winner is Starlinger visotec for rPET100, a heat-resistant and fully recyclable sheet material for thermoformed packaging that can be made from 100% recycled content and then recycled again while maintaining high quality in strength and appearance. Containing only natural-based mineral fillers, there are no stabilizers or polymer additives to prevent recycling in the existing food packaging loop.

The 2022 Sustainability in End-of-Life Award winner is JP Industrial for its proprietary AERO Screening Technology that converts waste PVC into a high-grade PVC powder that can be used in a variety of quality applications. The process also captures and reuses material traditionally lost in the scrap recycling process. This material has been used in a variety of applications and products, particularly in the building sector.

The fourth category in the Sustainability Innovation Awards is the People’s Choice Award which, for 2022, is claimed by Novoloop, Inc. They impressed the public with Oistre, the first thermoplastic urethane (TPU) made using advanced chemical recycling. Containing up to 50% content from upcycled post-consumer plastic waste, Oistre has up to 46% lower CO2 emissions than conventional TPUs and, unlike mechanically recycled TPUs, matches the performance characteristics of conventional TPUs.

In addition to the main-category awards, PLASTICS also presented an award for overall Leadership in Sustainability Innovation. Ford Motor Company takes that title with three unique concepts—one involving closed-loop recycling, one featuring parts made from 100% recycled ocean plastic, and another showing the advantages of using nanocellulose to lighten the weight of vehicles while decreasing dependence on fossil fuels in the manufacturing process.

“Innovation and sustainability have become inextricably linked in the plastics industry,” said Patrick Krieger, Vice President for Sustainability at PLASTICS, “We’re seeing so many companies using plastics to improve the sustainability of so many other industries like food and the automotive industries.”

The association will be celebrating the award winners at its Re|focus Sustainability & Recycling Summit, May 23-26 at Duke Energy Convention Center in Cincinnati, Ohio.

https://www.plasticsindustry.org/

#Plastics Industry Association #Sustainability Innovation Award Winners #2022

Two leaders in label & packaging equipment form alliance

 Xeikon America, Inc. and Anderson & Vreeland, Inc. today jointly announced that the companies have entered into a definitive agreement under which Anderson & Vreeland will sell the Xeikon line of dry toner and inkjet-based digital label presses in the United States and Canada. The move, which was announced at the TLMI annual meeting, exponentially increases Xeikon’s sales strength in North America.

“As market dynamics continue to evolve, label converters are challenged to meet their customers’ evolving requirements. They need to find the right print production manufacturing process for this changing market,” said David Wilkins, vice president, Sales, Xeikon America, Inc. “Anderson & Vreeland is a trusted advisor to the industry, providing label shops with inks, flexo plates, plate imagers, and plate processors. They’re uniquely positioned to engage in such conversations, which now include Xeikon digital printing. This partnership has enormous potential for both our companies and, ultimately, our customers.”

A&V will begin offering Xeikon digital press solutions in early 2020 while the current Xeikon sales managers maintain their territory and account base. For each prospective customer, A&V will work in partnership with Xeikon’s regional sales managers to assemble the optimal configuration, and to assist in contract negotiation, ordering, and installation. Xeikon will provide maintenance services and consumables for the digital presses after the sale is complete.

“We’ve seen a steadily increasing interest in digital label and packaging production among our customer base,” said Dave Miller, Director, Digital Business Solutions, Anderson & Vreeland, “and the quality of Xeikon meets their high standards.” We have chosen to work with Xeikon because they have the broadest portfolio in the digital label space covering both UV inkjet and dry toner technologies, converting equipment, consumables, embellishment, and workflow software.”

This partnership allows the customer to build their own digital setup to best serve their business rather than buying off-the-shelf solutions. For example, UV inkjet technology cannot print on natural paper for wine and spirits labels; this is where dry toner excels. Conversely, where UV inkjet provides the most durable solution for labels; toner may require additional steps, for example, lamination or UV varnish for durability. Xeikon’s 30+ year, solid reputable experience within the digital space brings a wealth of knowledge and credibility on growing revenue and achieving a profitable digital operation,

“We’re proud to add Xeikon presses to the portfolio of solutions we offer which includes being the Flint Group’s North American distributor, for Xeikon ThermoFlexX, Printing Plates, and Rotec Sleeves,” said Miller.

 www.xeikon.com 

#label & packaging  #Two leaders  #equipment  #Alliance 

UNITED CAPS Issues Interim Sustainability Report

UNITED CAPS, an international manufacturer of caps and closures, today issued an interim sustainability report outlining its sustainability targets and how its sustainability strategies inform all of its efforts, from the plant to the consumer’s hand. The update outlines priorities, and progress against them, through 2025.

“Everything that bears our name comes with our commitment to always act ethically, create products responsibility, maintain respectful workplaces, invest in communities and be good stewards of the environment,” said Benoit Henckes, CEO of UNITED CAPS. “In this report, we provide updates to our sustainability strategies, our progress toward our long-term targets, and much more. Sustainability is in our DNA and so is transparency. We will continue to build on all of the programs outlined in this update, continuing our focus on being close to customers by delivering caps and closures that enable Total Packaging Solutions in a sustainable way.”

To ensure maximum focus on its sustainability targets, UNITED CAPS has appointed a Sustainability Leader from the executive team to oversee the development of goal setting and attainment in order to meet current needs without compromising the future in every aspect of the production and value chain. Rony Van Regenmortel, Chief Project Officer for UNITED CAPS, who will be filling this role, has vast experience across nearly all parts of the UNITED CAPS organization over 35 years.

The company has established sustainability targets in two broad areas: environment and product responsibility as outlined below, with the goal of achieving them by 2025 or earlier.

Environment

• Reduce electricity consumption to 1,7 kWh/kg.
•  Reduce final/ultimate waste by 30% versus 2017.
•  Reduce the percentage of plastic waste to 3%.
• Use a minimum of two kilotons of bio-based resins in 2020.
• Establish five projects with post-consumer resin (PCR) in collaboration with customers.

Product Responsibility

• Validate backup components for all major products/customers.
• Ensure 100% of products are recyclable by 2025.
• Evaluate 80% of all products with respect to light-weighting by 2022 to optimize resin consumption.

“UNITED CAPS has already made progress against these targets as outlined in the report,” Henckes continued. “This includes successfully lowering energy consumption across our factories by 10% over the last three years, recycling 85% of production waste, and achieving a 30% reduction in waste compared to 2017.

We have also reduced our own carbon footprint by 14% in the last three years, and we are using no oil or gas heating in our facilities by capturing the heat created by chillers and compressors. We are quite pleased with these results, but we also know there is much more that needs to be done. The entire UNITED CAPS team is dedicated to ensuring we meet or exceed our stated sustainability targets.”

A key effort UNITED CAPS engaged in that demonstrates this dedication was its response to the European Union directive on Single-Use Plastic. Henckes stated, “In early 2018, UNITED CAPS quickly determined that challenges presented by this proposed Directive faced an entire industry and required solutions from across the whole industry.

Whilst others adopted a more negative, disruptive approach to the proposed Directive, UNITED CAPS worked with like-minded organizations from throughout the supply chain to form the Association for Closure Tethering (ACT) Group. We developed superior tethered closures for a changing planet, the product of supreme collaboration, born ready to deliver maximum compliance with minimum disruption. This is just one example of our out-of-the-box thinking relative to the way we conduct our business, especially as it relates to protecting the planet.”

 www.unitedcaps.com

#UNITED CAPS   #Interim Sustainability  #Report  #enivornment 

Labelwerk GmbH installs the first Xeikon 3030 REX in Germany

Successful debut: German label printer Labelwerk GmbH has taken its first step into digital colour printing with a Xeikon 3030 REX. The company decided on a digital printing press from Xeikon’s REX range in order to meet the growing demand for short-run label orders and increase quality requirements.

The machine was installed at the beginning of April 2021 and is the first of its type in Germany. The Xeikon REX portfolio comprises a range of remanufactured Xeikon presses, providing an attractive and affordable option for printers and print service providers looking to expand their businesses with the addition of digital applications.

Labelwerk GmbH is an owner-managed business currently employing 18 staff. Its focus is on self-adhesive labels for the pharmaceutical industry, including a number of generic brands. The customer portfolio also includes companies from the automotive industry and manufacturing businesses from all over Germany, as well as in other European countries.

Prior to acquiring its Xeikon 3030 REX digital print, Labelwerk’s production portfolio consisted of five offset presses primarily used for book printing and two heatset web presses, as well as a somewhat outdated monochrome laser printing press for barcodes, which was sufficient to meet customer demand at the time.

However, times have changed, as Managing Director Jens Hermann explains: “For many years, the main focus of technical pharmaceutical labels was on the accurate reproduction of medical information. These labels have now become ‘colourful’, meaning that they involve colour effects and graphical content.

At the same time, there is now increasing demand for shorter runs with frequently changing images and different language versions.” Labelwerk responded to this by making the decision to purchase a Xeikon 3030 REX, following extensive market research.

A coherent overall package to tip the balance

“To be honest, we resisted going down the digital colour route for a long time because of concerns about cost and quality issues. However, digital printing technologies, in general, have made tremendous progress. In particular, Xeikon’s proposal for us to purchase a remanufactured press for the fraction of the cost of a new one tipped the balance for us. Compared to other digital printing press providers, Xeikon offered the best overall package,” Jens Hermann continues.

Label orders of up to about 400 square metres can be produced more profitably on the new Xeikon 3030 REX than on a book printing offset press, as the costs associated with traditional prepress, such as plates and makeready, are not incurred – the order is simply sent to the press at the touch of a button. Another benefit, according to Hermann, is the sharpness and definition of fine black text on transparent film.

“For a business on this scale, getting into digital printing can be an enormous financial effort. Xeikon introduced the REX portfolio of remanufactured presses in order to enable small and medium-sized printing businesses like us to get into the profitable and growing digital printing market, without the major investment expense previously required,” says Jürgen Zeußel, Sales Manager Label & Packaging Germany at Flint Group Digital.

The Xeikon 3030 REX is a full-color digital printing press, including opaque white ink, with a resolution of 1,200 dpi. The icing on the cake is the Xeikon X-800 digital front end, which can be integrated with an existing MIS system. This allows a fully automated order preparation process and the ability to handle even complex projects with variable data effortlessly. REX stands for Remanufactured, Ecological, and the renowned and highly esteemed Xeikon quality.

www.labelwerk.de

#Labelwerk GmbH #first Xeikon 3030 REX #Germany #full-colour  #digital printing press

IMV to Host a Webcast to Highlight its Immune-Educating DPX Platform

The event will feature Michael Kalos, Ph.D., member of IMV’s Board of Directors and internationally recognized expert in T cell therapy and immunotherapy

Live webinar on Thursday, February 24th 8amET, registration details below

DARTMOUTH, Nova Scotia & CAMBRIDGE, Mass.– IMV Inc. (Nasdaq: IMV; TSX: IMV), a clinical-stage company developing a portfolio of immune-educating therapies based on its novel DPX platform to treat solid and hematological cancers, today announced that it is hosting a Research and Development Day” via webcast on Thursday, February 24, 2022, at 8:00 am Eastern Time to highlight the differentiating features of its patented DPX delivery platform.

IMV’s DPX technology is a delivery platform that can incorporate a range of bioactive molecules to produce targeted, long-lasting immune responses enabled by various formulated components. This versatile, immune-educating technology is being developed for application in a variety of therapeutic areas (e.g., oncology, infectious disease) where the generation of a target-specific immune response is expected to mitigate disease.

The webcast will feature a presentation by Michael Kalos, Ph.D., Key Opinion Leader (KOL) and member of IMV’s board of directors, who will discuss the potential of IMV’s DPX delivery platform in addressing unmet medical needs in the current and future oncology landscape.

The IMV team will describe the DPX delivery platform technology and its differentiated immune-educating capabilities, highlighting key advantages demonstrated in both clinical and preclinical studies including its favorable safety profile. IMV management will also provide an update on the Company’s clinical programs and discuss key expected milestones in 2022. A live question and answer session will follow.

Michael Kalos, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized expert in T cell therapy and immunotherapy and brings over 25 years of experience and expertise in cell therapy, oncology vaccines, and immune-oncology. Dr. Kalos has held executive and R&D leadership positions in biopharma at Arsenal Bio, Janssen, and Eli Lilly. Prior to his career in the biopharmaceutical sector, Dr. Kalos spent 10 years in academia, where he focused on the development of integrated translational biomarker programs to support the development of cell therapy and immunotherapy programs.

The laboratory he founded and directed at the University of Pennsylvania played a key role in the success of the clinical cell therapy program at Penn, including the development of the CTL019 program, which was licensed to Novartis and led to Kymriah, the first approved CART cell therapy product.

Dr. Kalos obtained his Ph.D. from the University of Minnesota and completed post-doctoral training in the laboratory of Phil Greenberg at the Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center. He has co-authored over 85 peer-reviewed manuscripts, including multiple highly cited articles in high-impact journals that have helped define the space of CAR- and TCR- based T cell therapy, as well as book chapters in the field of cancer immunotherapy.

He also has over 26 issued patents in the fields of cell therapy, immunotherapy, and vaccines. Dr. Kalos now actively serves in an advisory capacity for a number of biopharmaceutical companies as well as international immunotherapy consortia and organizations.

https://www.imvaccine.com/

#IMV #Immune-Educating #DPX Platform #webcamhost