ProBio's Ribbon Cutting & Open House
Join Us for the Soft Opening of ProBio’s Plasmid & Viral Vector Center of Excellence
A New Era in Cell & Gene Therapy Manufacturing – Right Here in New Jersey
We’re excited to invite you to the ribbon cutting of ProBio’s 128,000 sq. ft. state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in Pennington, NJ—our new Plasmid and Viral Vector Center of Excellence. This milestone represents a major leap forward in both ProBio’s mission and New Jersey’s leadership in the life sciences and advanced biomanufacturing. We are honored to have Gene Therapy Pioneer & Advocate Donavon Decker speak at the event,
Why This Is a Win for New Jersey:
Economic Growth: We've invested heavily and created over 110 high-skilled jobs to Pennington, recruiting local biomanufacturing talents.
Innovation Hub: Serving as ProBio’s North American headquarters, this facility strengthens New Jersey’s position as a biotech and cell & gene therapy powerhouse.
Faster Access to Life-Changing Therapies:
With advanced capabilities in plasmid DNA and viral vector production, the facility aims to expedite the delivery of life-changing therapies to patients .
Who Should Attend:
Cell & Gene Therapy Drug Developers: Engage with peers and explore collaboration opportunities.
Academic and Research Institutions: Discover potential partnerships and research advancements.
Healthcare Investors and Stakeholders: Gain insights into the evolving landscape of cell and gene therapy manufacturing.
Policy Makers and Economic Developers: Understand the impact of biotech investments in cell and gene on regional growth.
Event Highlights:
Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: Featuring remarks from Hon. Governor Phil Murphy, Gene Therapy Recipient, Pioneer & Advocate Donavon Decker and other distinguished guests.
Facility Tours: Guided walkthroughs of our state-of-the-art manufacturing suites.
Networking Opportunities: Connect with industry leaders, researchers, and policymakers.
Catered Lunch: Enjoy a selection of local cuisine while networking.
Our Agenda
9:30 AM – Guest Arrival & Registration
10:00 AM – Welcome Remarks
Keynote Speaker: Donavon Decker
Speaker: Mayor Courtney Peters-Manning
Site Capabilities Presentation
11:00 AM – Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
11:15 AM – Guided Facility Tours of GMP Manufacturing Suites & Rotating Presentations by Manufacturing Team
12:15 PM – Networking & Light Refreshments
Keynote Speaker: Donavon Decker
In 1999, Decker was the first person in the world to undergo gene therapy for any form of Muscular Dystrophy. This groundbreaking procedure, led by Dr. Jerry Mendell at The Ohio State University Hospital, laid the foundation for future advancements in genetic medicine.
Using his own lived experiences, Decker has helped guide research priorities to reflect the needs of patients and improve patient care. Decker served on the Muscular Dystrophy Coordinating Committee at the National Institutes of Health for six years and currently serves on the Community Advisory Board for Limb-Girdle Muscular Dystrophy (LGMD). In 2025, Donavon was honored with the Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Legacy Award for community impact in research.
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