Akshata Ijantkar
Senior Principal Scientist, Analytical Development Lead Bristol Myers Squibb
Seminars
Monday 7th December 2026
Chair’s Opening Remarks
8:50 am
Monday 7th December 2026
Panel Discussion: Strengthening Vendor Partnerships to Secure Reliable Material Supply & Quality Standards
1:30 pm
- Building strategic relationships with blood banks, apheresis centers and cord blood banks to ensure consistent material availability and quality alignment
- Establishing clear communication of donor requirements, testing specifications and delivery expectations with external partners to prevent misalignment
- Auditing supplier capabilities, quality systems and regulatory compliance to qualify vendors that can support long-term commercial needs
Monday 7th December 2026
Roundtable Discussion: Navigating Regional Donor Sourcing Requirements to Enable Globally Scalable Allogeneic Manufacturing
3:30 pm
- Comparing regional donor eligibility requirements and sourcing frameworks to reduce delays when expanding programs across global markets
- Establishing local donor and raw material supply strategies to mitigate cross-border logistics, tariff and importation constraints
- Designing adaptable manufacturing platforms using region-specific donors and serum to maintain consistent product quality globally
