Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics Opens New Headquarters & iPSC Manufacturing Facility in Madison

Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics Inc., a global developer and manufacturer of human-induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), has opened a new headquarters and iPSC development and manufacturing facility in Madison, Wisconsin.

The new site is expected to quadruple the capacity for the company’s iPSC-based research products and services manufacturing footprint and expand capabilities across Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics’ research product portfolio. With an eye toward future demand for contract manufacturing of cell therapy products, the facility is designed to be scalable to accommodate a wide range of processes, from investigational drug manufacturing to commercial production.

Expanded iPSC-Derived iCell Manufacturing Supports Drug Discovery Growth

The site will expand manufacturing of the company’s iPSC-derived iCell product lines, which are increasingly leveraged for new approach methods (NAMs) in drug discovery.

“The opening of this facility is an exciting milestone for Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics and represents a crucial next step for scaling the infrastructure needed to support the next generation of iPSC-based research and therapeutics in the U.S.,” said Tomoyuki Hasegawa, President and CEO of Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics. “By expanding our development and manufacturing capabilities, we can better support partners working to translate stem cell science into real clinical impact.”

As one part of a previously announced $200 million strategic investment by Fujifilm, the 175,000-square-foot building integrates robust capabilities, including cell culture manufacturing laboratories, process development laboratories, and a center of excellence for gene editing. The expanded capacity will advance development, manufacturing, and commercialization efforts across Fujifilm Cellular Dynamics’ portfolio.

The ribbon-cutting celebration was attended by Fujifilm’s leadership and state and local public officials, including Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers, Deputy Secretary Sam Rikkers of Wisconsin Economic Development Corporation, Acting Consul General of Japan Naoya Kishi, and Madison Mayor Satya Rhodes-Conway.