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Advancing Clinical Research of Gene Therapies in Brazil

December 2, 2020
This event is in partnership between ASGCT and the Brazilian Association of Cellular and Gene Therapy. The goal of this program is for speakers with experience in clinical development to share their experiences and insights on factors to consider to successfully initiate clinical trials of in vivo and ex vivo gene therapies in Brazil. πŸ”’

Around the World: Advancing Cell and Gene Therapy in China

April 18, 2023
Speakers from China share their expertise in development of vaccines and gene therapies. πŸ”’

Around the World: Gene Therapy for the Liver Eye Hematopoietic System in Australia

August 30, 2023
Learn from Australian researchers working on gene therapy for the liver, eye, and haematopoietic system. πŸ”’

Around the World: Innovation in Japan

March 27, 2024
Discover the latest breakthroughs in gene and cell therapy research through an exclusive webinar collaboration between the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy and the Japanese Society of Gene and Cell Therapy, fostering international collaboration and knowledge exchange. πŸ”’

ASGCT-NORD Webinars

September 19, 2019
During each of these five webinars, hear from clinicians, patients, and others at various stages of receiving gene therapy treatments. πŸ”’

Best of Annual Meeting Abstracts

October 16, 2023
Dive deep into the latest research and discoveries from past Annual Meeting abstracts. πŸ”’

Cell Therapies in the Middle East: Where Do We Stand?

June 15-16, 2022
During this free two-day symposium, speakers from around the world shared their insights and experience in development of cell therapies in the Middle East. πŸ”’

Clinical Aspects and Immune Responses in Long COVID Patients

January 25, 2022
Speakers give a general overview of the pathogenesis of COVID-19, describe clinical aspects of long COVID, address aberrant immune responses in patients with long COVID, and discuss how neurological damage caused by the virus may contribute to persisting symptoms. πŸ”’

Clinical Gene Therapy: Indo-UK Symposium

October 9, 2021
During this free virtual symposium, attendees gain insights on how to successfully initiate trials of in vivo and ex vivo gene therapies in India. πŸ”’

Community Quick Takes: Access to Approved Cell and Gene Therapies

June 5, 2024
Patients accessing cell and gene therapies (CGTs) can face barriers in development, eligibility, coverage, referrals, and logistics. ASGCT experts discuss approved products, eligibility criteria, CAR-T lessons, provider knowledge, and how CGTs excite families compared to current sickle cell care. πŸ”’

Community Quick Takes: Informed Consent

December 5, 2023
Listen to Quick Takes from experts Samuel Hughes, MBA; Jean Johnston, and Jodi Wolff, PhD. πŸ”’

Delivery to Skeletal Muscles: Breaking Barriers for Genetic Medicine

October 19, 2022
In this session we explore use of gene therapy approaches to treat Pompe disease and discuss challenges as well as novel uses of AAV to treat neuromuscular disorders. πŸ”’

Forum on Gene Therapy for Underserved Populations

June 22, 2021
Key stakeholders in the space will present a variety of novel models for the development of gene therapy for people with ultra-rare diseases and those living in countries with lower income economies. πŸ”’

Immune Responses to Gene Therapies for Musculoskeletal and Cardiac Diseases

February 23, 2022
This session highlights the ongoing research related to the administration of high-dose adeno-associated virus (AAV) in patients with an emphasis on safety and tolerability findings. Speakers provide a better understanding of the responses of patients to systemic delivery of AAV and the array of related factors. πŸ”’

Latest Research and Ethical Considerations for Targeted Insertion of Genes into the Human Genome

December 7, 2022
After decades of research, gene editing has made its way into the clinic - but technical and ethical challenges remain. Speakers during this session give attendees an overview of the development history of gene editing technologies and present some of the newest research in the field. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Annual Meeting Research Highlights

June 23, 2022
Members of the Patient Outreach Committee who were onsite at the meeting attended oral abstract sessions and prepared to report on any new and relevant findings. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Diving into Preclinical Studies

July 28, 2022
Researchers break down the preclinical models for gene therapies and a patient advocate shares direct examples of how communities can gather this data to further expand the knowledge around their disease and possible treatments. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Gene Therapy 101

February 24, 2022
Experts in the field review different gene therapy approaches, disease applications, and research processes, and describe the current state of the field. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Gene Therapy for SMA

September 10, 2021
Clinicians share insights on gene therapy options for SMA and a parent discusses having a child receive approved treatments. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Intro to Non-Viral Vectors

April 27, 2023
There are different kinds of vectors, or delivery methods, used in gene and cell therapy to get working genetic material to a cell. This session explores the use of non-viral vectors as a mechanism to deliver this material and give examples and reason for being used over traditional viral vectors. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Intro to Viral Vectors

March 31, 2022
During this event, experts in the field dive further into viral vectors, a common delivery approach used in gene therapy. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Meet the Patients

January 27, 2023
Join us as patients highlight their stories, from navigating the diagnosis process to learning about and receiving investigational treatment options. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Meet the Researchers

October 27, 2022
Attendees will learn about how researchers work with patient organizations to help advance science around a particular disease or disorder, and how they interact with other stakeholders to further their findings. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Navigating the Patient Provider Conversation

November 17, 2022
A clinician and caregiver give their perspectives and advice on navigating the diagnosis process to considering a treatment plan related to gene therapy. πŸ”’

Lunch and Learn: Routes of Administration

August 25, 2022
During this Lunch & Learn, we break down the most common routes of gene therapy drug delivery and review the preclinical study model and how these routes are currently used in certain approved therapies or clinical trials. πŸ”’

Neural and Cardiac Cellular Reprogramming

November 16, 2022
This session explores approaches and tools for achieving cell lineage specification through reprogramming, noting both progress and pitfalls. πŸ”’

Science Literacy: Educating Others by Taking Back the Story

September 16, 2022
Talking about our profession is not an easy thing to do with people outside of the lab. Join Grant Holley, PhD, for a Professional Development CafΓ© on how to better talk about and educate differing audiences on what you do and why you do it. πŸ”’

Scientific Horizons and Ethical Limits of Gene and Cell Therapy

November 18, 2022
This session explores foundational cases in biomedical research (e.g., embryo culture, biobanking, translational research, CRISPR) that have shaped approaches to defining ethical limits and the forms of deliberation, participation, exclusion, and oversight they exemplify. πŸ”’

Treating Genetic Diseases Prior to Birth

October 19, 2023
Explore cutting-edge prenatal cell and gene therapy tools and the ethics involved. πŸ”’

2024

Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy

November 19-20, 2024 | Chicago, IL

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