Based in the United Kingdom, ESACT-UK is a Society which promotes the communication of knowledge and experience between UK scientists and engineers whose work has a direct or indirect bearing on cell culture biotechnology and the products derived from it. A particular emphasis is to ensure both the inclusion, and the active participation, of less experienced scientists in industry or academic institutions.

ESACT-UK actively encourages interactions between academia, governmental and policy making agencies, and the manufacturing and service industries. One product of such interactions, which involved members of ESACT-UK, is the international Good Cell Culture Practice (GCCP) Guidance Document published in July 2005. A copy can be viewed by clicking on the "Best Practice (GCCP)" tab above.

SAFC Biosciences are running a full-day seminar entitled "Modern Challenges on Cell Culture Processes" at the Wellcome Conference Centre, Hinxton, Cambs., on 30th April 2009. You are cordially invited to attend this event. For further information and details on how to register, click here.

Applikon is holding a 2-day practical bioreactor training course in conjunction with the Technology Facility at the University of York on 14th and 15th May. With approximately 50% practical content and a high ratio of trainers to delegates, this training claims to be unique in it's provision of practical operator training on: autoclavable stirred tank reactors; rocking platform disposable bioreactors; advice on making the choice between the above two technologies; information on process optimisation; and training on the use of control software. For further information and details on how to register, click here.

For information on our pan-European sister society, ESACT, click here