Month: July 2025

In Memory of Dr. William J. Rutter (1927–2025)

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We are deeply saddened by the passing of Dr. William J. Rutter—a visionary scientist, mentor, entrepreneur, and close friend to many at InVitria. He passed away on July 11, 2025, at the age of 97. Few scientists have shaped modern biotechnology as deeply as Dr. Rutter. His research laid the groundwork for recombinant insulin, genetically …

ITS-Animal-Free™ Supplementation for iPSC Expansion and Pluripotency: A Platform Approach for Serum-Free Cell Expansion

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Overview ITS Animal-Free™ ITS Animal-Free (ITS AF), InVitria’s 100x cocktail of Insulin, Transferrin, and Selenium that is completely animal-origin-free, is essential for culture of all mammalian cell types including iPSCs. ITS AF can be conveniently supplemented into custom media formulations to replace the core components of serum. This reduces variability, eliminates safety and regulatory hurdles, …