NextCell Pharma and Fujifilm Irvine Scientific enter strategic collaboration
NextCell Pharma and Fujifilm Irvine Scientific Announce Strategic Collaboration to Advance MSC-Based Cell Therapy Solutions
Stockholm
Sweden — May 2025 — NextCell Pharma AB (NextCell), a clinical-stage cell therapy company, has announced a strategic collaboration with Fujifilm Irvine Scientific Inc., a global leader in cell culture solutions. The partnership aims to integrate their respective expertise in mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) and life science raw materials to support researchers and developers in the cell therapy field.
Collaboration Highlights
Objective: Deliver an integrated solution combining:
o Standardised MSC products
o Optimised cell culture media
o Cryopreservation solutions
Target Users: Researchers and developers in cell and gene therapy, regenerative medicine, and related fields
Background and Progress
In 2024, NextCell expanded its product portfolio by developing a research-use-only umbilical cord MSC product, manufactured using its proprietary in-house expertise for the commercial market.
Building on this development, NextCell is now collaborating with Fujifilm to:
• Combine its MSC product with Fujifilm’s MSC-optimised media
• Leverage Fujifilm’s cryopreservation technologies
• Deliver a comprehensive cell therapy toolkit for scientific and industrial use
Benefits of the Joint Offering
This partnership is expected to provide the cell therapy ecosystem with:
• Standardised, high-quality MSC reference material
• Optimised media and cryopreservation solutions for efficient MSC culture and cold storage
• A reliable reference system for therapy development and validation
Executive Commentary
“We have worked closely together to develop this business relationship and are proud to be able to announce this new opportunity to our shareholders,” said Dr Lindsay Davies, Chief Scientific Officer at NextCell.
“This is a new business venture for NextCell, and we are excited to collaborate with Fujifilm, combining our expertise to build a strong partnership for the future,” added Mathias Svahn, CEO of NextCell.
About NextCell Pharma AB
NextCell is a clinical-stage cell therapy company focused on developing ProTrans, a patent-protected platform based on allogeneic mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) derived from umbilical cord tissue.
ProTrans uses a proprietary selection algorithm to deliver optimised cells tailored to specific disease indications.
About Fujifilm Irvine Scientific Inc.
Fujifilm Irvine Scientific is a global leader in the development of high-quality cell culture media and solutions for the life science and medical sectors, with over 50 years of industry experience.
The company is recognised for its commitment to innovation and its role in advancing fields such as cell and gene therapy.