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  • Members Area

    Do you have questions about ESACT membership?

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  • ESACT Innovation Award 2026

    Deadline: 15January 2026 Call for nominations

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  • Grant Winners 2016-2022

    Grant Winner 2021 Gwendal Gränicher DiNAQOR AG “The generous ESACT grant covers allows me to give a talk at the ECI Advancing Manufacture of cell and gene therapies VII conference. Being at an in-person conference allows me to have valuable scientific exchange and exceptional networking opportunities.” Grant Winner 2020 Manuel Chacón Unidad de Medicina Regenerative de

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  • Testimonials

    ESACT Course Testimonials Animal Cell Technology Course “Cell technology meets coastal magic: an exceptional course.  Attending the 14th edition of the Animal Cell Technology Course 2024 in the inspiring atmosphere of the Costa Brava was an extraordinary experience and one of the best trainings of my career so far. Leading experts from various fields across

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  • Honorary Members

    ESACT Medals ESACT Medals acknowledge significant services to the ESACT Society, such as organizing and lecturing at ESACT courses, organization of an ESACT meeting, or contributing to the running of the society. The medal is a sign of appreciation and thanks for the respective contribution.  ESACT Honorary Members Honorary Members are acknowledged for their long-term contribution

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  • Innovation Award

    ESACT Innovation Award 2026 Please consider identifying and nominating strong candidates for the 2026 ESACT Innovation Award. Nomination Deadline: 15 January 2026  The ESACT Innovation Award is to recognize outstanding innovators and contributors in the field of Animal Cell Culture Technology. ESACT has had a profound impact on the development of ACCT-based production of biologicals as human

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  • JAACT Meeting

    08 – 11 December 2025 Beyond SDGs – Democratizing the cell world

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  • Join ESACT Frontiers Group

    ESACT Frontiers Program The ESACT Frontiers Program (EFP) is an initiative within the European Society for the Advancement of Cell Technology (ESACT) focused on promoting career progression and active engagement of young generations in the field of Advanced Cell Technology.  Our mission is to facilitate the cooperation and knowledge exchange among young scientists of the community

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  • 5th Frontiers Retreat

    5th Frontiers Retreat 11 – 13 June 2025  in Ljubljana, Slovenia Registration is closed! Registration Deadline: 18 May 2025 The 5th ESACT Frontiers Retreat will bring together Early Career Scientists (ECSs) in cell technology and related fields. Unlike traditional meetings, Frontiers Retreats focus on career and personal development, networking, and bridging the gap between industry

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  • General Assemblies

    Upcoming General Assemblies The next ESACT General Assembly will be held during the ESACT Meeting in Salzburg, Austria, in June 2026. Previous General Assemblies The minutes and slides of ESACT General Assemblies are available for download below. ESACT General Assembly on 26 June 2024 in Edinburgh, UK Minutes | Slides ESACT General Assembly on 7

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  • Statutes of ESACT

    The statutes of ESACT are available for download here. They define the mission of the society, organizational structure, and governance principles.

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  • The ESACT Organization

    The ESACT Organization The society is headed by the Executive Committee (XC), consisting of 9 members, namely the four officers, four additional elected members, and the organizer of the next ESACT Meeting appointed by the Executive Committee.  The elected members and officers (Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson, Treasurer and Secretary) represent the society. Elected members serve on the

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  • Mission, Goals and Scientific Interests

    Mission, Goals and Scientific Interests The European Society for the Advancement of Cell Technology was founded in 1976 to create a forum for the exchange of ideas on biological and engineering techniques to promote the application of human and animal cells for example to the manufacturing of products that would benefit humanity.   Today, ESACT

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  • Contact

    Contact Do you have any questions? Or do you need information about ESACT and the societies’ activities? Praise or criticism? Whatever you have to say, please use our E-mail form to send us your request. We’ll get back to you shortly. Thank you!  Please use this form for your request.

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  • Grants and Bursaries

    ESACT Grants What is the purpose of an ESACT Grant? ESACT Grants are intended to support early career scientists to participate in scientific conferences to present research and results related to the advancement of animal cell technology. Grants can also be given to support attendance at courses or short research-based internships. ESACT Grants are limited

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  • Courses

    ESACT Courses 2025  A limited number of vacancies available ! The application deadline has been extended. All applicants will be informed on their acceptance on a case-by-case basis depending on the date of acceptance. There is a maximum number of participants for each course (30 participants) to encourage interaction between lecturers and participants. We will

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  • Meetings

    Regular ESACT Meetings The biennial ESACT meeting combines oral presentations by Keynote and Invited Speakers as well as presentations selected from submitted abstracts with poster presentations, workshops, a very large vendor exhibition, and discussions in an informal forum. Also, the ESACT Meetings traditionally offer a Social Program providing further networking opportunities.  ESACT Meeting 2026 The

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  • Membership

    Our members enjoy exclusive opportunities ESACT membership is open to all individuals working in the field of Animal Cell Technology. Get involved and shape the Society that represents your topic of interest. Join the Society, the meetings, the courses, the ESACT Frontiers group and communicate with your peers! Membership FAQ Application To apply for membership

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