Laboratori cel·lular

The Cellular Laboratory constitutes an expert platform that concentrates the cellular analyses required by the Blood and Tissue Bank (BST) for its activity, both in terms of healthcare and research.

Healthcare activity

The main objective of the Cellular Laboratory is to guarantee the safety of donors and recipients and to ensure the quality of the products to be transfused or transplanted. To achieve this, it carries out cell characterisation tests on different types of human biological samples: peripheral blood, umbilical cord blood, blood components, advanced cell therapy products, etc.

The aim of these studies is the characterisation of the cells using different techniques (counting, cytometry, microscopy, culture, biochemical analysis, etc.) to validate the safety, sterility, identity, and strength of the products. The main activities are:

Quality control of blood components produced by the BST
Quality control of the BST cord blood bank
Quality control of the transplantation of haematopoietic parents
Quality control of advanced cell therapies and immunotherapy produced at BST
New analytical methods are being developed to guarantee the quality of the new products prepared by BST

Research activity

The Cellular Laboratory collaborates in research projects of several groups, both from the BST and from outside. The main activities are:

It provides technical support for the cell platform facilities and equipment
It advises and trains users in cell analysis techniques
It develops new cytometry and cell culture techniques

Teaching activity

The Cellular Laboratory participates in the teaching activities of the BST:

It is involved in the teaching of medical interns (MIR)
It welcomes high school students in the TDR (research work), undergraduate students doing the TFG (fine degree work) and students in laboratory technician practices
It directs master's and doctoral theses
It He organises specialised training courses in cellular techniques
It welcomes professionals on learning stays