Cryoport, the leading provider of advanced cryogenic logistics solutions for the life sciences industry, announced the expansion of its relationship with Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Centers’ (Fred Hutc”) Clinical Research Division with the inclusion of additional labs to be supported by Cryoport’s validated cryogenic logistics solutions for its cell-based therapies.

The Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch has teams of investigators who conduct laboratory and patient-oriented research to better understand the mechanisms that drive cancer and other human diseases. Integrating a wide variety of disciplines, their clinical researchers are continually developing new therapeutic approaches and leading clinical trials that will help drive discoveries from the laboratory to the patient. Fred Hutch’s pioneering research has saved countless lives.

Cryoport is working with the dedicated researchers at Fred Hutch to support access of their crucial research to the scientific and patient communities, specifically supporting cord blood transplants and clinical research and trials for cell-based therapies.

“Cryogenic transport is a key element in the distribution for some of our experimental therapies to the scientific community, says Shelly Heimfeld, researcher in the Clinical Research Division at Fred Hutch. Working with Cryoport has enabled us to focus on the complexities that surround our work while depending on Cryoport to handle the logistical challenges that we encounter with transport of cryopreserved products.”

Jerrell Shelton, Cryoport’s CEO, stated, “Fred Hutch is a world renowned research organisation respected throughout the life sciences community. It is an honor to work with an organisation that has been dedicated to critical lifesaving research for over 40 years.  Fred Hutch’s pioneering research has established a legacy of innovation and excellence and Cryoport is delighted to expand its support of these important endeavors with our unrivaled validated cryogenic logistics solutions for the life sciences industry.  It is a continuing pleasure to have our strong working relationship with the Fred Hutchinson team.”