ASGCT News

ASAE Award Recognizes Global Gene Therapy Training Course

Sam Kay | September 25, 2023

The virtual training course equips faculty in sub-Saharan Africa with the necessary knowledge and skills to educate students on advances in gene therapy.

Awards  |  Outreach

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Special Podcast Episode: Fifth Annual Policy Summit Highlights with Emily Walsh, PhD

Watch on demand through Oct. 23 | September 25, 2023

Emily Walsh, PhD, principal at Tremont Therapeutics Consulting, discussed what happened at this year’s Policy Summit—and why it was a big deal. Chris Leidli, member of ASGCT’s Communications Committee, hosted. Register for the Policy Summit today to watch sessions on demand until Oct. 23!

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ASGCT Insights Week: Five Sessions in Five Days, Oct. 16-20

Join Virtually Oct. 16-20 | September 21, 2023

Register for one or more sessions on Annual Meeting abstracts, AAV and lentiviral vectors, gene editing technologies, in-utero gene therapy, and innate immune responses.

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Watch the Policy Summit On Demand Through Oct. 23

Register Now | September 21, 2023

ASGCT's Policy Summit connects you with policy and industry leaders in the field where you'll learn from a variety of stakeholder perspectives and how they inform regulatory, legislative, and payment policies that impact gene and cell therapy development.

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Hear from Congressmen Scott Peters + Brett Guthrie

Don't Miss: Sept. 18-19! | September 12, 2023

Reps. Peters and Guthrie will make opening remarks for in-person attendees at the Policy Summit Networking Reception. Register today to be part of this and more events with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person)! 

Policy Summit

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Why Anyone in CGT Can Benefit from ASGCT’s Policy Summit

Podcast With Francesca Cook | September 08, 2023

Francesca Cook, past chair of ASGCT's Government Relations Committee, discussed the annual conference from its inception—and why anyone in CGT should join. Plus, hear her advice for making the best of it. Chris Leidli, member of ASGCT’s Communications Committee, hosted this episode for his Rx for Biotech podcast and the Society’s Podcast Network.

Policy Summit

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Featured at the Policy Summit: The Future of CGT Manufacturing

Discuss Sept. 18-19 | September 08, 2023

The future of CGT access lies in efficient development and manufacturing—here's how regulatory bodies like the FDA are tackling the relevant challenges. Register today to be part of this and more discussions with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person in Washington, DC)! 

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Meet Diane Berry, PhD: ASGCT Volunteer Rockstar

September 06, 2023

In a September 2023 installment of our series highlighting ASGCT member volunteers, meet Diane Berry, PhD, chair of the Society's Government Committee.

Volunteer Rockstars

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Explore Patient-Focused Development at the Policy Summit

Join experts + advocates Sept. 18-19 | August 31, 2023

Discuss patient access challenges in the U.S. health system and how to incorporate patient perspectives and the principles of Patient-focused Drug Development (PFDD). Register today to be part of this and more discussions with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person)! 

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Discuss CGT Access with Laura McWright at the Policy Summit

Connect Sept. 18-19 | August 28, 2023

Laura McWright, Deputy Director of the Seamless Care Models Group at the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Innovation (CMMI), will discuss CMMI’s Cell & Gene Therapy Access Model at the Policy Summit. Register today to be part of this and more discussions with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person)! 

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Join a Fireside Chat with Dr. Renee Wegrzyn, Director of ARPA-H, at the Policy Summit

Register for Sept. 18-19 | August 24, 2023

Dr. Wegrzyn will talk about the role of the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health (ARPA-H) in supporting innovative science, with time to ask questions. Register today to be part of this and more discussions with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person)! 

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Milwaukee Teachers Are Ready to Take Biotech Training to the Classroom

Devin Rose | August 21, 2023

The first official participants of the expanded Biotech Discovery Labs program are eager to bring CGT experiments to their students.

Outreach

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Meet Dr. Nicole Verdun, New Director of FDA CBER OTP, at the Policy Summit

Join Sept. 18-19 | August 21, 2023

Dr. Verdun will talk about the new super office at FDA CBER, with time to ask questions. Register today to be part of this and more discussions with top CGT decision makers, Sept. 18-19 (virtually + in-person)! 

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Why You Should Apply for the Congressional Policy Fellowship

Diane Berry, PhD | August 21, 2023

Dr. Berry explains why ASGCT members should apply for a unique opportunity to explore the intersection of science and policy.

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Congratulations to Awardees of the ASGCT & Pfizer Medical Education Grants!

August 15, 2023

ASGCT and Pfizer grant supports independent medical education for rare disease cell and gene therapies.

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Congratulations to Spotlight on Immuno-Oncology Outstanding Poster Awards Winners

On Demand Through Sept. 1 | August 08, 2023

Check out the abstracts from the top five posters at the Spotlight on Immuno-Oncology conference.

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