Medical therapy research development

The Marcus Center for Cell Therapy Characterization and Manufacturing (MC3M) at the Georgia Institute of Technology (Georgia Tech) represents a paradigm shift in regenerative medicine, transitioning from manual processing to standardized, industrial-scale biomanufacturing. This interior fit-up within the Marcus Nanotechnology Building makes life-saving therapies affordable and accessible by combining engineering and clinical expertise.

The MC3M helps Georgia Tech develop engineering tools and technologies for the consistent, low-cost, and large-scale production of high-quality cells. The facility’s sandbox research space supports training staff in a rigorous cGMP environment while accelerating therapies from discovery to clinical application. Key features of the new program include:

• Translational Sandbox // Specialized cleanrooms provide a controlled setting for process development and workforce training.
• Science on Display // Internal glazing offers transparency and views into research activities while maintaining sterile integrity.
• Interdisciplinary Hub // Unites engineers and clinicians to identify cell fingerprints – the critical attributes ensuring therapy safety.

The MC3M integrates automation and real-time monitoring to eliminate production variability, reducing costs and accelerating the delivery of transformative treatments globally.