Advanced GMP for ATMPs - Online Training Recording

Perfect your skills in the ATMP world of GMP and Annex 1

Course No. 23011

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Speakers

Dr Rainer Gnibl

Dr Rainer Gnibl

GMP Inspector

Dr Sabine Hauck

Dr Sabine Hauck

dequra pharma consult hauck, Chair of ECA ATMP Interest Group

Dr Katja Aschermann

Dr Katja Aschermann

Astator

Dr Wolfgang Schumacher

Dr Wolfgang Schumacher

SPC – Schumacher Pharma Consult, formerly F.Hoffmann-La Roche

Kati Kebbel

Kati Kebbel

Fraunhofer-Institut für Zelltherapie und Immunologie IZI



Target Group

This training is aimed at employees from quality assurance, quality control and production who have daily contact with ATMPs and have to work according to the existing GMP requirements. Experienced staff will have the opportunity to extend and deepen their existing knowledge in core aspects of GMP and Annex 1 Areas.

Objectives

As part of this GMP course for ATMPs (Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products), you will learn about the existing regulatory requirements for aseptic manufacturing, CCS, data integrity, lyophilisation according to the new Annex 1 and much more from various experts from authorities, industry and consulting. In addition to the GMP requirements, you will also learn about the impact and implementation of the new Annex 1.

Background
The new Annex 1 is in effect and must now be implemented. The correct interpretation and implementation in daily business is often difficult and raises many questions. Compliance with the GMP regulations is essential for the continuous, traceable and high-quality manufacture, testing and control of pharmaceutical products.

Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) are a group of innovative and sophisticated medical treatments that use advanced technologies to modify or use living cells, tissues or genes for therapeutic purposes. These therapies focus on targeting the underlying causes of disease at the cellular and genetic level, with the aim of treating, preventing or diagnosing diseases. ATMPs include gene therapies, cell therapies and tissue engineered products and represent a significant step in medical treatments.

New ATMPs with innovative properties are constantly being developed. It does not matter whether it is a personalized product, production or even transport. The ultimate goal always remains a safe and effective product that provides the patient with healing or relief without harming them. To ensure this, employees must comply with the current regulations. This course offers deeper insights into the regulations and advice on implementing the new and existing requirements of ATMPs.


Programme

EU-GMP Guideline Part IV: Overview
  • Positioning within EudraLex Vol. 4
  • Definition of ATMPs
  • Document structure & technical Content
  • Key messages
Quality Risk Management for ATMPs
  • What does QRM mean?
  • ICH Q9 Quality Risk Management (Overview)
  • Bounderies & Limitations
  • Examples from Guideline
Specific Aspects for Viral and non-viral Vectors
  • Points to consider when handling GMOs under GMP
  • GMPs and Pharm. Eur. monograph on gene therapy medicinal products
  • Viral clearance of viral products
Aseptic Manufacturing of Cell-based ATMPs (HCGTP)
  • Challenges
  • Impact of new Annex 1
  • Cross Contamination Control Strategy
Environmental Monitoring
Dr Rainer Gnibl
  • Segregation between Classification, Qualification & Monitoring
  • Clean room LifeCycle
  • Monitoring Elements
  • Personell & clean room monitoring
Data Integrity of Automated, Decentralised Cell Therapy Production
  • DI concept in research-oriented smaller companies
  • Computer-assisted manufacturing of therapeutics
  • DI issues in testing, release and logistics
  • Impact of the revised EU GMP Chapter 4, Annex 11 and new Annex 22
  • DI questions in the context of inspections
Contamination Control Strategy
  •  Definition
  •  Creation of a CCS
  •  Selected items
Qualification and Validation – a Versatile and Efficient Quality Tool in the ATMP Manufacturing
  • Clarification of types of qualification and validation applied in ATMP manufacturing
    - supplier qualification
    - device qualification
    - software validation
  •  (Aseptic) process qualification / Validation
    - method Validation
    - operator qualification
  • Regulatory basis
  • How are these types used in the ATMP manufacturing - described in a case study for a clinical phase I/II ATMP
ATMPs a Challenge for Quality Control
  • From product to control strategy via CQAs
  • Measurement of quality attributes
  • Specifications
  • Stability
  • Validation
Regulatory Landscape Opportunities and Challenges
  • Overview for ATMPs
  • Specific requirements for ATMPs - opportunities and challenges
  • Examples on points to consider in CMC
If the Guidelines become a Challenge
  • Media Growth Promotion Test according to EP 2.6.1 vs. 2.6.27 and impact to sterility method validation
  • APS challenges
  • Change of standard APS strategy - a future vision?
Batch Release – Responsibilities and Challenges of a QP Based on Case Studies from an Academic CDMO
  • Regulatory landscape batch release process; 2-step-procedure for certification of ATIMPs and sponsor release
  • Case Study 1: product certification of an early clinical stage ATIMP - roles of the QP in an academic project setting
  • Case Study 2: product certification of an early clinical stage IMP with different manufacturing sites – roles of the QP(s) and division of responsibilities
  • Case Study 3: product certification - roles of the QP(s) in a pharma project setting


Further Information

Technical Details
To participate in an on demand training course or webinar, you do not need any software. The recordings are made available via a streaming server. In general, the recording is provided in MP4 format, which any PC (Microsoft Windows, Apple IOS) or tablet can easily display.

Timing and Duration
When you register for the on demand Training course or webinar you can decide at what date you want to follow the training course online. For a 1-day training course you will have 2 days in which the stream is available (for 2-day training course 3 days and for a 3-day training course 4 days). Within in this timeframe you can start & stop the stream according to your needs.

In time before the scheduled date (your desired date) you will receive an e-mail from us with a link for direct participation as well as your log-in data.

Please be aware: The recording does not include the Q&A sessions.

Training Course Documentation and Certificate
The presentation will be made available as PDF-files via download during the online training course. After the successful completion of the online training, you are able to download the certificate of attendance.

Contacts:
Questions regarding content:
Mr Clemens Mundo, +49 62 21 84 44-42, mundo@concept-heidelberg.de
Questions regarding organisation:
Ms Sonja Nemec, +49 62 21 84 44-24, nemec@concept-heidelberg.de.

Recording from 29-30 April 2026
Duration of Recording: 9h 29m

Costs

ECA-Member*: € 1890,-
Regular Fee*: € 2090,-
EU/GMP Inspectorates*: € 1045,-
APIC Member Discount*: € 1990,-

(All prices excl. VAT). Important notes on sales tax.

* also payable by credit card
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This course is part of the GMP Certification Programme "ECA Certified Biotech Manager"

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