Celleo Biotech, based in Melbourne, Australia, develops intelligent production systems for the development of autologous and allogeneic cell and gene therapy therapies according to good manufacturing practices. These systems are also used in cell banking, critical reagent preparation – including viral vectors – and other emerging applications. The Biology Department at Celleo Biotech focuses on ensuring its internal cell and gene therapy test programs are integrated seamlessly with engineering and product development. The team is also involved in global collaborations with the world’s leading commercial-scale biotherapeutics players, CDMOs and developers of novel therapeutics, providing application validation and testing.

The department recently acquired a PIPETBOY GENIUS serological pipet controller for carrying out various tasks within its cell culture workflows. Nicholas Boyd, Head of Biology, explained why he purchased this device: “We were originally looking at acquiring vacuum systems for the lab, but INTEGRA’s representatives suggested we also try out the PIPETBOY GENIUS. It was quiet, smooth, included a repeat dispense function and just felt great in the hand. Having worked with so many different types of serological pipets throughout my career, I was really impressed by my initial experience.”

Nicholas continued: “The controller really feels like an extension of my hand, and I use it for pretty much everything I can – including media prep, collecting cells, transferring samples between tubes and flasks, and filling banks of cells. We use the PIPETBOY GENIUS in conjunction with INTEGRA’s serological pipets to take full advantage of the controller’s functionalities, including  calibrated volumetric dispensing, which sets the device apart from anything else on the market. This combination has significantly improved the precision of our serological pipetting, which is particularly important when working with delicate cells or in a laminar flow cabinet. Being able to consistently dispense exact volumes also boosts the confidence we have in our results.”

“The PIPETBOY GENIUS is an amazing pipet controller that has greatly simplified my work and made my lab life easier. It doesn’t take long to learn how to use it, helping us to streamline common tasks with minimal training. Although I am the primary user, my colleagues in other departments borrow the controller to improve the efficiency and reproducibility of their workflows whenever possible; for example, the engineering team uses the device for its validation protocols. My colleagues and I are always exploring new ways we can use the PIPETBOY GENIUS to enhance our serological pipetting tasks,” Nicholas concluded.