How the Maxwell® Instrument Supports Training in Cell and Gene Therapy

See how the Maxwell® automated nucleic acid extraction system is helping to prepare the future workforce in cell and gene therapy. At the Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult’s Skills and Training Laboratories in Stevenage, the Maxwell is used to teach RNA and DNA isolation in hands-on training programmes that mirror real-world bioprocessing workflows. Ian Parnham, Skills Programme Lead, explains how Maxwell’s ease of use, reproducibility, and automation-ready design make it an ideal platform for training scientists and technicians working in high-demand, GMP-relevant roles.

What is the Maxwell®?

The Maxwell® system is Promega’s trusted platform for automated RNA and DNA purification. With minimal hands-on time and consistent, high-quality yields, it’s used in training labs and production settings alike.

Why it matters:

Simplifies RNA/DNA extraction workflows
Supports skills development for bioprocessing roles
Easily integrates into training and automated environments
Helps scale-up cell and gene therapy manufacturing.

Based in the UK’s largest cell and gene therapy cluster, this training facility is helping address the sector’s growing demand for skilled talent, powered by Promega technology.

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