Living Drugs

Saxonian Precision Therapy Cluster

About Us

We are an association of leading research institutes and medical facilities from Saxony, including those in Leipzig, Dresden and Chemnitz.

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Our Research

A total of 7 research projects and 1 management project for the production of allogeneic cell therapeutics from multiple donors in larger batches at a lower price as well as automation play an important role.

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News & Press

All events, news and information about our SaxoCell cluster

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Collaboration & Transfer

Overview of all technology and service offers as well as opportunities for cooperation with SaxoCell

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Development of novel gene and cell therapeutics

SaxoCell has set itself the goal of developing novel gene and cell therapeutics, so-called “living drugs”, which enable this complex form of therapy to be used more widely in various areas of medicine.
The focus is on the efficacy and tolerability of these new cell therapeutics. In addition, allogeneic therapy approaches and automated manufacturing processes should enable socially acceptable costs.
The technologies developed in the cluster are developed together with local company partners and therefore represent an incentive for investors and corresponding industrial partners to get involved in the cluster region.

Latest News

18th September 2024 | Networking

BMBF Clusters4Future Meeting 2024

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SaxoCell returns from Munich after this year’s Clusters4Future experience exchange.

Over two days, the seven clusters from both the first and second rounds of the competition had the opportunity to network and exchange ideas on key topics like cluster management, sustainability, and industrial collaborations. Representing us were SaxoCell spokesperson Frank Buchholz, along with Maren Henneken and Stefanie Binder from the Hub team.

This year’s hosts were Munich-based clusters MCube and CNATM. In addition to their thematic focuses on mobility and nucleic acid therapies, Best Practices on cluster sustainability, such as those presented by BioRN, were shared. During the panel discussion, participants received valuable insights into attracting young talent and skilled professionals, as well as transitioning Clusters4Future to the second funding phase. An open dialogue with representatives from the BMBF and Projektträger Jülich rounded off the meeting.

As in the past two years, the annual exchange provided an ideal opportunity to gain new insights, learn from one another, and reconnect with long-standing contacts. We’re looking forward to next year!

22nd August 2024 | Press release

SaxoCell enters second funding phase!

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SaxoCell is pleased to announce that it has been selected by the Federal Ministry of Education and Research (BMBF) and an independent expert jury for a second phase of funding in the Clusters4Future initiative.

We are very happy about this as it highlights the potential and achievements of SaxoCell, a pioneering cluster for innovative cell and gene therapies.

BMBF Clusters4Future press release

TU Dresden press release

University Leipzig press release

Fraunhofer IZI press release

14th June 2024 | Public event

SaxoCell at the Long Night of Science

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Once again this year in Dresden, science enthusiasts of all ages had the chance to get to know SaxoCell and learn about the latest advances in cell and gene therapy in discussions with our hub team.

Our tried-and-tested games and craft materials were available at our booth, including the colourful magnetic fishing game on CAR-T cell therapy and the entertaining immune cell quiz. We were delighted to welcome so many curious visitors at our stand!

The enthusiasm and curiosity of the visitors made the event truly special. Seeing so many people eager to learn about scientific advancements and participate in our activities was incredibly rewarding. We look forward to continuing this tradition and sharing more exciting developments at future events. Thank you to everyone who joined us and made the night unforgettable!

4th – 5th June 2024 | Meeting

SaxoCell Retreat 2024

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At the beginning of June, our two-day SaxoCell retreat was a resounding success, offering a perfect blend of productive discussions and engaging activities. PIs and scientists from our projects and platforms, members from the SaxoCell Hub as well as our Scientific Advisory Board representatives gathered at Congress Hotel Chemnitz.

Our agenda was packed with insightful discussions, innovative pitches, and a comprehensive outlook on our future projects and perspectives.

The highlight of our retreat was the team challenge, where we formed eight teams to build spaghetti towers – aiming for the highest – fostering creativity and teamwork. The winning tower measured 70 centimetres! There was also a winner of hearts which was not as high but very stable and ready long before the end of the challenge.

Our SaxoCell Retreat 2024 not only strengthened our professional bonds but also provided valuable insights and renewed enthusiasm for our collective goals. Thank you to everyone who was part of this event! It was great to get to know each other apart from desk and bench!