Crossstone laying ceremony for the upcoming gene and cell treatment facility in Mitte district
Berlin, the city of science and innovation, is gearing up for a year filled with significant events and exciting new developments in the field of life sciences.
Construction has begun on a new center for gene and cell therapy in Berlin-Mitte, known as the Translation Center. This first central component of a Life Science Campus is being built on the Bayer campus at the Berlin North Harbor. The Translation Center, a ten-story building with approximately 20,000 square meters of total area, is primarily funded by the federal government and the state of Berlin.
The Translation Center will house a production facility for the development of gene and cell therapeutic agents up to clinical phase II. It will also provide space for 15 to 20 start-ups at different stages of development. Notable collaborators on the project include Charité, Bayer AG, and the Berlin Institute of Health at Charité.
While the identities of the first 15-20 start-ups to be housed in the new Berlin Center for Gene and Cell Therapies remain undisclosed, it is clear that the center will focus on translating research findings into healthcare.
Aside from the Translation Center, Berlin's Life Science Campus will also be home to a variety of events in 2025. The Day of Open Doors of the Federal Government, the Long Night of Museums, the Christopher Street Day, and the Lesbian and Gay City Festival are all scheduled for next year.
In addition, Berlin residents and visitors can look forward to a Meteor Shower Night and a concert by the popular band Tokio Hotel, though the exact dates for these events are yet to be announced.
The weather forecast for these events is expected to be partly cloudy and dry later, ensuring a comfortable experience for all. The Life Science Campus, located in the heart of Berlin, will bring together science and research, start-ups, and established companies, working towards the future of medicine.
Stay tuned for more updates on these exciting developments in Berlin's life science scene!
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