This document discusses the differences between academic and industry models for cell therapy clinical trials. Academia focuses on early stage "first-in-human" pilot studies using autologous cell therapies for rare diseases, while industry aims for large-scale allogeneic therapies for prevalent diseases. Key differences include scale, funding, and regulatory pathways. There is a need for more academic Good Manufacturing Practice cell therapy facilities to help translate research into applications, though gaps exist in quality control and commercialization expertise. Increased collaboration and education can help bridge gaps between academia and industry.