The event concluded on 24 April 2024. To read the highlights and reports from the event:
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s first Advanced Therapies Symposium: Unveiling one of the largest pipelines from lab to market
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳ ATMP report
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About the Advanced Therapies Symposium 2024
Celebrating °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s expertise in advanced therapies and its unique multidisciplinary approach, the inaugural °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Advanced Therapies Symposium aims to bring together °×С½ãÂÛ̳ scientists, research and clinical collaborators, funding entities, and healthcare industry leaders who specialise in this area.
This exclusive one-day event (in-person only) serves as a dynamic platform to explore °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s pioneering research in advanced therapies, emphasising the potential for translating research into innovative therapeutics for patient benefit and addressing real-life challenges. The event will have a strong focus on °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s early-stage research and clinical experience alongside presentations on successful case studies, and panel discussions on industry and VC investments in spinouts. Delegates will be able to join the networking sessions throughout the day, which provides an invaluable opportunity for interaction with research and industry experts, fostering collaborations and connections within and beyond °×С½ãÂÛ̳.
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýWednesday 24 April 2024
Time:ÌýRegistration 8.30; Seminar 9.00 - 17.30; Networking Reception 17.30 - 19.00
Open to: °×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff and students, UCR BRCs*, and external partners
Venue:ÌýKennedy Lecture Theatre,Ìý°×С½ãÂÛ̳ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EHÌý (, Local area map and transportation)
Learn more:
- AgendaÌý
- e-ProgrammeÌý
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳ brochure: Introducing one of the world's largest development pipelines for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP)
*°×С½ãÂÛ̳ BRCs refer to: NIHR °×С½ãÂÛ̳H Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.
Non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)
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Quick Links:
Poster Abstract Submission |ÌýSponsorship OpportunitiesÌý| Speakers, Session Chairs & PanalistsÌý| Program HighlightsÌýÌý| Get Involved
Speakers
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Professor of Clinical Cell and Gene Therapy, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Institute of Immunity & Transplantation; Director, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Division of Infection and Immunity, °×С½ãÂÛ̳; Consultant Haematologist, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Lead, Adult Immunodeficiency HSCT and Gene Therapy ServiceÌý
Clinical Professor in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine and an Honorary Consultant at °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
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Honorary Professor of Paediatrics and Immunology, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
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Professor of Translational Neuroscience, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Associate Professor, Genetics & Genomic Medicine Department, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Senior National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Investigator and Professor of Haematology, °×С½ãÂÛ̳; Founder and CEO of NovalGen
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Director of the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Huntington’s Disease Centre; Joint Head of Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Queen Square Institute of Neurology; Principal Investigator, UK Dementia Research Institute; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Professor of Bioprocess Engineering, Department of Biochemical Engineering, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Consultant Haematologist at °×С½ãÂÛ̳H and Associate Professor in Haematology at °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Other Presenters - Early Career ResearhersÌý
Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Clinical Consultant - Research Fellow, Developmental Neurosciences Department, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
Session Chairs & Panellists
Professor Geraint Rees
Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), °×С½ãÂÛ̳
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Professor of Gene Therapy, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, °×С½ãÂÛ̳; Chair of °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs) – Cell and Gene Therapy
Professor of Neurology Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, EGA Institute for Women's Health, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
Professor of Bioprocess Analysis, Department of Biochemical Engineering, °×С½ãÂÛ̳
CEO, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Business
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Director of BioPharm, °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Business
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Mahboubian Professor in Gene Therapy and Paediatric Immunology, Head of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, °×С½ãÂÛ̳; Deputy Theme Lead Gene, Stem and Cell Therapy, GOSH NIHR BRC; Cell & Gene Therapy Service Clinical Academic Lead; Consultant in Paediatric Immunology, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Professor of Neurogenetics and NIHR Research Professor, °×С½ãÂÛ̳-Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
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External Panellist
Lead Partner, Syncona Investment Management Ltd
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Program Highlights
The symposiumÌýfeatures speakers from across °×С½ãÂÛ̳ to explore their pioneering advanced therapies research, showcasing successful case studies, early-stage research, clinical experience and CAR T-cell manufacture and therapies.
Experts across the translational research pathway in advanced therapies are invited to the featured panel discussions to delve into the subjects of investment involving industry, VCs, and spinouts, as well as °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s clinical experience.
Connect with over a hundred advanced therapies experts at the various networking sessions built into the day, establishing new 1:1 contacts and generating leads for potential collaborations.
Meet °×С½ãÂÛ̳'s early career researchers who will showcase their novel therapeutic research at the poster presentations.
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Event Program
- 8.30 - 9.00
Registration - 9.00 - 17.30
Session 1: °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Advanced Therapy Successful Case Studies
Session 2: Early-stage Research
Session 3: Clinical Experience
Session 4: CAR T-cell manufacture and therapies
Panel Discussion 1: Investment: Industry, VCs & Spinouts
Panel Discussion 2: °×С½ãÂÛ̳’s clinician’s experience - 17.30 -19.00
Networking reception
View the agenda here.Ìý
Tickets
°×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff and students; °×С½ãÂÛ̳ BRCsÌý- Free registration with °×С½ãÂÛ̳ email address (via the designated )
Non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ delegatesÌý- Early bird by 31 March 2024 at £50; Full price £75 (book via the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ticketing Platform)
Non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ academics - £25Ìý(book via the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ticketing Platform)
All prices are VAT inclusive.Ìý
Due to the popularity of the event and limited venue capacity, entry is only guaranteed for those that have pre-registered.
Please note:
- This is an in-person only event. For °×С½ãÂÛ̳ staff and students, please register your free tickets via the and ensure you register using your °×С½ãÂÛ̳ email address.
- If you are a member of the °×С½ãÂÛ̳ BRCs and do not have a °×С½ãÂÛ̳ email, please indicate the BRC you work for and use your designated work email during registration.
- Registrations for free tickets without a valid °×С½ãÂÛ̳ email or without specifying the BRC you work for or providing a designated work email will be cancelled.
- °×С½ãÂÛ̳ BRCs refer to: NIHR °×С½ãÂÛ̳H Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.
- For all non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ delegates, please book your ticket via °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Ticketing Platform .
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Non-°×С½ãÂÛ̳ delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)
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Meet our Sponsors
Meet our sponsors at the exhibition and networking space during the event. Interact with their representatives to gain insights into their expertise and create new connections for potential collaborations.
Lunch Sponsor
Other SponsorsÌý
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Poster Abstract Submission [CLOSED]
The °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Advanced Therapies Symposium invites °×С½ãÂÛ̳ early career researchers (students, postdocs, junior PIs and other self-defining ECRs) from all research disciplines to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the symposium. This is an opportunity to share your research, inspire others, network with fellow researchers and reach a wide audience.
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Etiquette
Places are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. To reduce waste and prevent people from missing out, please make sure to cancel your order if you are no longer able to attend.
Accessibility
We aim to make this an inclusive and accessible event andÌýwill fascilitate any additional requests when possible.
• There is a ramp/slope at the entrance of °×С½ãÂÛ̳ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• Accessible toilets are available
• Vegan and vegetarian options will be providedÌýon the day; for additional dietary requirements, please inform us during the registration process.