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London, 17 - 18 March 2026

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Mar 178:59
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Welcome Remarks

Keynotes
Chris Shanks, Content Director, Terrapinn Holdings Ltd
Mar 179:00
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Chair’s Opening Remarks

Keynotes
Mark Battaglini, Chief Strategy Officer, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Mar 179:05
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Past, Present and Future of Gene Therapy: How far have we come?

Keynotes
Bobby Gaspar, Chief Executive Officer, Orchard Therapeutics
Mar 179:45
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Keynote Panel Discussion: Navigating the Cell and Gene Therapy Landscape: Opportunities & Challenges for Driving Market Success

Keynotes
Moderator: Mark Battaglini, Chief Strategy Officer, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Chris Williams, Chief Business Officer, Autolus
Ana Plata, Head of Global Access, Respiratory & Immunology, Astrazeneca
Peter Andersen, Chief Research & Development Officer, Treefrog Therapeutics
Claire Kerridge, Head of Gene Therapy, MHRA
Luke Henry, Chief Business Officer, Quell Therapeutics
Nan Zhang, Chief, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Section, Center for Cellular Engineering, National Institutes of Health
Jay Feinberg, President, World Marrow Donor Association
Mar 1711:25
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Chair’s Remarks: Alexander Natz, Secretary General, European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Alain Wagner, Director of Research, CNRS

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Alain Wagner, Director of Research, CNRS
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Chris Baldwin, Vice President, Manufacturing and Supply, Resolution Therapeutics

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Chris Baldwin, Vice President, Manufacturing & Supply, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Manuel Teixeira Carrondo, Vice-President, iBET

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Manuel Carrondo, Vice-President, iBET: Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Miguel Forte, CEO, Kiji Tx

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Raphael G. Ognar, President & CEO, Co-founder, NKILT Therapeutics

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Raphael Ognar, 5, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Roberto Gramignoli, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institute Head UOSD and Director of Lab of Cell Therapies, Gaslini Hospital

Innovation (Track 2)
Roberto Gramignoli, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institutet
Mar 1711:25
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Chair's Remarks: Sophie Mountcastle, Programme Manager, Medical Research Council

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Mar 1711:30
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Behind Allogeneic Cell Therapy: The Critical Role of Donor Registries and the WMDA in Starting Material

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Jay Feinberg, President, World Marrow Donor Association
Mar 1711:30
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Building a scalable iPSC platform for the future

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Peter Andersen, Chief Research & Development Officer, Treefrog Therapeutics
Mar 1711:30
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Building an academic pipeline

Innovation (Track 2)
Pamela Tranter, Head, Translational Research Group (TRO), University College London
Mar 1711:30
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Cell therapy optimisation: Sourcing and engineering

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1711:30
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Evidence and Access challenges for CAR-T therapies across Europe

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Brett Doble, Director HEOR, Australia/Canada/Europe (ACE), HEOR Center of Excellence, Kite, a Gilead Company
Mar 1711:30
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Gene therapy for kidney disease

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Moin Saleem, Founder and Chief Scientific Advisor, Purespring Therapeutics
Mar 1711:30
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Leveraging CIR technology to accelerate and improve access to off-the-shelf cell therapies for cancer patients

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Raphael Ognar, 5, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
Mar 1711:30
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Moving from linear to adaptor CAR platforms

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 1711:30
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Transforming Gene Therapy: Stable Producer Cell Lines as the Future of Lentiviral Vector Manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Holger Laux, Director of Genetic Medicine, CSL Behring
Mar 1711:50
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Creating sophisticated gene therapy solutions for chronic eye diseases

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec
Mar 1711:50
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Digital models, shadows and twins for improving ATMP manufacturing

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Joseph Egan, Research Associate, Teesside University
Mar 1711:50
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Engineering the biology of AAV secretion

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Darren Nesbeth, Associate Professor, University College London
Mar 1711:50
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Expansion of autologous regulatory T-cells for treatment of Idiopathic Aplastic Anaemia patients: Insights on the TIARA Trial

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Nazia Matto, sATMP scientist, GMP Facility, Tower wing, Guys Hospital
Mar 1711:50
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How to develop cell therapy programs in Latin America?

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Alejandro Madrigal, OBE FMedSci, Professor of Haematology, UCL Cancer Institute
Mar 1711:50
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New perinatal stem cell therapies without immuno suppression

Innovation (Track 2)
Roberto Gramignoli, Associate Professor, Karolinska Institutet
Mar 1711:50
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Operational considerations for cell therapy manufacturing

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Mar 1711:50
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Tailored yet alike? Process development similarities leading to platforms across cell therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Manuel Carrondo, Vice-President, iBET: Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Mar 1711:50
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Update on the European and US Ecosystem for cell and gene therapies: What does the future of ATMP policy and access look like

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Mar 1712:10
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Approaches to innate immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Hugh JM Brady, Professor of Immunology, Imperial College London
Mar 1712:10
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Regenerative Macrophage Therapy for Inflammatory and Fibrotic Diseases

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Victor Dillard, VP, Strategy & Operations, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 1713:30
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Chair’s Remarks: David Morrow, Senior Scientific Programme Manager-ATMP/Vaccines, EATRIS

Innovation (Track 2)
David Morrow, Senior Scientific Programme Manager-ATMP/Vaccines, EATRIS
Mar 1713:30
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Chair’s Remarks: Nicola Redfern, Director, NJ Redfern Ltd.

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Nicola Redfern, Director, NJ Redfern Ltd.
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Brian Harrison, Managing Director, HiTech Health

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Brian Harrison, Director, Hitech Health
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Eric David, Chief Executive Officer of Gene Therapy, BridgeBio

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Eric Michael David, Chief Executive Officer of Gene Therapy, BridgeBio
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Gerty Schreibelt, Assistant Professor / Immunologist, Radboud University Medical Centre

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Gerty Schreibelt, Assistant Professor / Immunologist, Radboud University Medical Centre
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Harris Makatsoris, Professor of Manufacturing, King’s College London

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Harris Makatsoris, Professor of Manufacturing, King's College London
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Kerstin Papenfuss, Director Pharma, Deep Science Ventures

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Kerstin Papenfuss, Director Pharma, Deep Science Ventures
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Marcus Droege, Chief Commercial Officer, MUVON Therapeutics AG

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Marcus Droege, Chief Commercial Officer, MUVON Therapeutics
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Patricia Longo, CMC Sr. Staff Scientist, Regeneron

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Patricia Longo, CMC Sr. Staff Scientist, Regeneron
Mar 1713:30
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Chair's Remarks: Stefanos Theoharis, Chief Executive Officer, OneChain Immunotherapeutics

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Stefanos Theoharis, Chief Executive Officer, OneChain Immunotherapeutics
Mar 1713:35
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Clinical development of NK cell therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Monica Raimo, Director of Product and Process Development, Glycostem Therapeutics
Mar 1713:35
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Comparability assessments for AAV process changes

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Patricia Longo, CMC Sr. Staff Scientist, Regeneron
Mar 1713:35
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Engineering potent cellular therapies by modulating morphogenic signalling pathways

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1713:35
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New methods for detecting replication competent AAV for gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Mar 1713:35
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Operational considerations of using cord blood as a cell therapy starting material

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Alex Ross, Head of NHS Cord Bank, NHS Blood and Transplant
Mar 1713:35
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Point of care manufacturing: Challenges & Opportunities

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Sandeep Kumar, Head of Advanced Therapy Production, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1713:35
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Resilience by Design: Alternative Financial Models for Funding

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen
Mar 1713:35
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Reversing TIL cell exhaustion in solid tumours

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
David Peritt, Chief Scientific Officer, Lupagen
Mar 1713:35
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The bumpy and uncertain road to access in the Netherlands

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Henriette Burghoorn, Associate Director, Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Mar 1713:35
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Where are we heading with exosomes?

Innovation (Track 2)
David Kuntin, Chief Executive Officer, Mesenbio
Mar 1713:55
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Monitoring of immune response with single cell technologies

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Alain Wagner, Director of Research, CNRS
Mar 1714:15
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CMC perspectives for supply of ATMPs

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Ross Bunyan, External Manufacturing Lead, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 1714:15
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Delivering next generation treatment for cancer

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 1714:15
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Development of mesenchymal stromal cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 1714:15
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Development of novel gene regulatory elements for CNS gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Mar 1714:15
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Flexible evidence standards to improve access to cell therapies

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Adam Parnaby, Lead, Global Policy & Access, BMS
Mar 1714:15
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Formulation and delivery of new modalities: Insight on viral formulation platforms

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Mar 1714:15
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Gene modified cell therapy utilising gamma delta T-cells for the treatment of solid tumours

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Daniel Fowler, Research Fellow, UCL
Mar 1714:15
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Key learnings for developing a viable commercial strategy for young companies

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Ilya Yasny, Partner, LanceBio Ventures
Mar 1714:15
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Manufacturing approaches for exosome therapeutics

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Dave Mentlak, Senior Scientist, Mesenbio
Mar 1714:15
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Utilizing EU academic infrastructure for developing cell and gene therapies

Innovation (Track 2)
David Morrow, Senior Scientific Programme Manager-ATMP/Vaccines, EATRIS
Mar 1714:35
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Development of a preventive dendritic cell vaccine for hereditary cancer

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Gerty Schreibelt, Assistant Professor / Immunologist, Radboud University Medical Centre
Mar 1714:35
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How SUSTAIN-HTA can contribute to JCA developments?

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Wim Goettsch, Special Advisor HTA & Professor for HTA of Pharmaceuticals, Zorginstituut
Mar 1714:35
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On target biologic payload delivery using engineered gamma delta T-cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Jonathan Fisher, Group Leader – Innate Immune Engineering Laboratory, University College London
Mar 1714:55
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Access timelines & Challenges for ATMPs and Oncology medicines in the Netherlands vs surrounding countries

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Angela Borghouts - de Ruijter, Associate Director Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Mar 1714:55
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Engineering Armored CAR-T Cells to Overcome the Leukemic Microenvironment

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marta Serafini, Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca
Mar 1714:55
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Engineering Optimized AAV Capsids via AI-Guided In Silico Design

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Hugh O'Brien, CTO, Lir Therapeutics
Mar 1714:55
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Maintaining Genomic Integrity in Human Pluripotent Stem Cells for Advanced Therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Ivana Barbaric, Professor of Stem Cell Biology, The University of Sheffield
Mar 1714:55
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Panel Discussion: Harnessing Technological Innovation to Optimise Supply Chain and Logistics in Advanced Therapies

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Moderator: Brian Harrison, Director, Hitech Health
Holly Garlick, Head of GMP, Gene Therapy Innovation & Manufacturing Centre, University of Sheffield
Owen Bain, Director, Centre for Cell Gene Tissue Therapeutics, Royal Free NHS Trust
Ketki Vispute, Associate Director, MSAT, Autolus
Jay Feinberg, President, World Marrow Donor Association
Tara Sadeghi, Chief Operating Officer, Cellenkos Inc.
Mar 1714:55
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Stem cell derived macrophages for next-gen immunotherapies

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Nico Lachmann, Professor, Hannover Medical School
Mar 1714:55
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The Extroducer and targeted delivery of clinical payloads: case studies

Innovation (Track 2)
Ricardo Baptista, Chief Technology Officer, Smartcella
Mar 1714:55
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The impact of the new Point of Care and Modular manufacturing regulation on ATMP delivery in the UK

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Anne Black, QA Specialist Pharmacist, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Mar 1714:55
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Update from Genethon: Applications of technological platforms

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Angela Columbano, Head Business Development and Partnership, Genethon
Mar 1715:15
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Converting immunosuppressive tumour microenvironment into an immunostimulatory one

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Shao-An Xue, Professor, Zhengzhou University of Technology
Mar 1715:15
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Leveraging collaborative efforts to address market access & HTA obstacles

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Josie Godfrey, Independent Market Access and Rare Disease Adviser, Independent Rare Disease Expert
Fleur Chandler, Patient Advocate and Health Economist, Duchenne U.K.
Mar 1715:15
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Use of CAR-T Regs for the treatment of autoimmunity and transplantation

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marc Martinez-Llordella, Founder and VP Biology, Quell Therapeutics
Mar 1716:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Paolo Morgese VP Public Affairs, Europe, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Paolo Morgese, Vice President, Public Affairs, Europe, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Andrew Palfreeman, Associate Director, R&D Lab Core & Operations, Quell Therapeutics Ltd

Innovation (Track 2)
Andrew Palfreeman, Associate Director, R&D Lab Core and Operations, Quell Therapeutics
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer, King's College London

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer, King´s College London
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Michelle Levene, Managing Director, 161 Consulting

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
Michelle Levene, Managing Director, 161 Consulting Ltd
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Nagy Habib, Head of R&D, Dawn Therapeutics & Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Nagy Habib, Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Paul Carter, Senior Director, MSAT, Quell Therapeutics Ltd

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Paul Carter, Senior Director, MSAT, Quell Therapeutics
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Paulo Fernandes, Senior Director, Technical Operations, Spur Therapeutics

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Paulo Fernandes, Senior Director, Technical Operations, Spur Therapeutics
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Rahul Khetan, Venture Associate, UCB Ventures

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Rahul Khetan, Venture Associate, UCB Ventures
Mar 1716:05
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Chair's Remarks: Uta Griesenbach, Professor, National Heart And Lung Institute, Imperial College

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Uta Griesenbach, Professor of Molecular Medicine, Imperial College London
Mar 1716:10
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A not-for-profit approach to the pricing of an approved ex-vivo gene therapy

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Stefano Benvenuti, Head of Public Affairs and Market Access, Fondazione Telethon
Mar 1716:10
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Academic proposal for market authorization of CAR-T cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Manel Juan, Head of Immunology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Mar 1716:10
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Developing muscle specific gene therapy for rare neuromuscular disorders

Innovation (Track 2)
Annalucia Darbey, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, University College London
Mar 1716:10
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Exploring the challenges of delivering immunotherapies at clinical sites

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 1716:10
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Scouting for innovative gene & cell therapies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Hiro Usuda, Scouting & Transaction Lead, Business Development, Astellas
Mar 1716:10
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Standardising the cell therapy field

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Luke Lindsay-Hill, Head of Cell Therapy, Biotherapeutics Advanced Therapies, MHRA
Mar 1716:10
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State of industry for manufacturing of ATMPs in the UK

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Siddharth Subramaniam, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Executive, BIA
Mar 1716:10
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Surviving the valley of death: How can young companies succeed?

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Mar 1716:10
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Suspension process for LVV manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Chrysanthi Sitmalidou, Scientist II, Orchard therapeutics
Mar 1716:10
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Trials and tribulations of setting up a ultra-rare diseases charity

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
Mar 1716:30
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Achieving a global approach to patient access for ATMPs and ultra-rare diseases

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
Cem Zorlular, CEO, Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals
Mar 1716:30
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ADC release mechanisms at the tumour

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marc de la Roche, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge
Mar 1716:30
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Considering launch in Rest of World? What to look out for in pricing and access beyond core markets

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Pedro Borga, Associate Director, Market Access and Pricing, Amicus Therapeutics
Mar 1716:30
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Engineered bacteria to enhance immunotherapy responses

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Pedro Correa de Sampaio, CEO, Neobe Therapeutics
Mar 1716:30
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IMPACT: Irish Medicines Centre for Personalised Advanced Cellular Therapeutics

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Athanasios (Sakis) Mantalaris, Professor, Trinity College Dublin
Mar 1716:50
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Considerations for QC programme development in cell therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Mar 1716:50
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Developing innovative cell therapies for solid tumours and autoimmune diseases in resource-constrained settings

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1716:50
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Developing technology for the long-term preservation of biologics

Innovation (Track 2)
Olivier Tramis, Senior Research Scientist, University of Strasbourg
Mar 1716:50
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Development of iPSC derived CAR-NK Cells for Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marina Tarunina, Research Director, Plasticell
Mar 1716:50
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From start-up to a publicly traded company

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Mar 1716:50
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Integrated continuous biomanufacturing of AAVs

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Antonio Roldao, Head of Cell-based Vaccines Development Lab, IBET
Mar 1716:50
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Latest update on Joint Clinical Assessments

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Matias Olsen, Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Policy, EUCOPE - European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs
Mar 1716:50
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Next generation gene writing platform for cell & gene therapies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Avencia Sánchez-Mejías García, CEO & Co-founder, Integra Therapeutics
Mar 1716:50
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Realising the value of patient & public involvement

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
Efstratia Papoutselou, Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Rinri Therapeutics
Mar 1716:50
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Shaping the Future of Regenerative Medicine: Unlocking the potential of allogenic therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Kristian Tryggvason, Chief Executive Officer, Alder Therapeutics
Mar 1717:10
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Antibody engineering to account for the tumour interface with the immune macroenvironment

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Sophia Karagiannis, Professor of Translational Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, King's College London
Mar 1717:10
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Engaging with industry to deliver treatment for Sickle Cell disease

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
John James OBE, Chief Executive, Sickle Cell Society UK
Mar 1717:10
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Exploring the regulatory challenges in a cell therapy environment

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mark Jarvis, Director of Advanced Therapies, Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1717:10
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The Mygotic Process™ The Next Advancement in Autologous Totipotent Stem Cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Arthur Sagoskin, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Mygogenesis
Mar 1717:10
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Trends in access barriers for advanced therapies in the UK

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Brad Groves, Director, NICE Advice, NICE
Mar 1717:10
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Unified Healthcare Intelligence System (UHIS): An Empirical Study of AI-Driven Healthcare Optimization

Innovation (Track 2)
Raul Villamarin Rodriguez, Vice President, Woxsen University
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Advancing Cell Therapy Manufacturing: Embracing AI, Automation and Digitalisation

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Moderator: Kat Kozyrytska, Founder, Cell Therapy Manufacturability Program
Luke Lindsay-Hill, Head of Cell Therapy, Biotherapeutics Advanced Therapies, MHRA
Ross Bunyan, External Manufacturing Lead, Resolution Therapeutics
Joseph Egan, Research Associate, Teesside University
Jorge Salazar, Head of Process Development, INmuneBio
Nan Zhang, Chief, Cell Therapy Manufacturing Section, Center for Cellular Engineering, National Institutes of Health
Mathias Svahn, Chief Executive Officer, NextCell Pharma
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Broader Applications for Gene Therapies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Moderator: Uta Griesenbach, Professor of Molecular Medicine, Imperial College London
Joanne Ng, Professor of Genetic Therapy, UCL Institute of Neurology
Eric Michael David, Chief Executive Officer of Gene Therapy, BridgeBio
Hiro Usuda, Scouting & Transaction Lead, Business Development, Astellas
Salmaan Dalvi, Chief Executive Officer, Global Regenerative Medicine Society
Azadeh Kia, VP Gene Therapy Research, Beacon Therapeutics
Alison Clare, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol
Samantha Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Gene People
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Engaging with Patients to Improve Access and Affordability

Patient Engagement & Delivery (Track 4)
Moderator: Michelle Levene, Managing Director, 161 Consulting Ltd
Nicola Redfern, Director, NJ Redfern Ltd.
Sonia Valero, Head Of Clinical Operations - Patient Advocacy Leader, Vivet Therapeutics
Katja Berg, Global Value and Access Strategy, BBU, AstraZeneca
Efstratia Papoutselou, Patient and Public Involvement Lead, Rinri Therapeutics
Cem Zorlular, CEO, Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals
Josie Godfrey, Independent Market Access and Rare Disease Adviser, Independent Rare Disease Expert
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Exploring the Evolving Landscape of Viral Vector Manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Moderator: Simon Briggs, Director, Advanced Analytics, Orchard therapeutics
Holger Laux, Director of Genetic Medicine, CSL Behring
Hugh O'Brien, CTO, Lir Therapeutics
Darren Nesbeth, Associate Professor, University College London
Sujith Sebastian, Viral Vector Hub Manager, Clinical Biotechnology Centre, NHSBT
Toby Gamlen, Head of Manufacturing, Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre, University of Sheffield
Antonio Roldao, Head of Cell-based Vaccines Development Lab, IBET
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Exploring the Latest Challenges and Opportunities for Cell Therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Moderator: David Kuntin, Chief Executive Officer, Mesenbio
Alejandro Madrigal, OBE FMedSci, Professor of Haematology, UCL Cancer Institute
Panteli Theocharous, Chief Therapeutics Officer and Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, Stratus Therapeutics
Marcus Droege, Chief Commercial Officer, MUVON Therapeutics
Angela Borghouts - de Ruijter, Associate Director Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer, King´s College London
Jeroen Rovers, Chief Medical Officer, Mendus
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: New Frontiers in Cell Therapy: In-Vivo Engineering

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Moderator: David Peritt, Chief Scientific Officer, Lupagen
Avencia Sánchez-Mejías García, CEO & Co-founder, Integra Therapeutics
Nico Lachmann, Professor, Hannover Medical School
Ash Toye, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Bristol & Co-founder, Scarlet Therapeutics, University of Bristol
Manel Juan, Head of Immunology Service, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Kerstin Papenfuss, Director Pharma, Deep Science Ventures
Nagy Habib, Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Opportunities and Challenges of Investing in ATMPs: Insight on the Latest European and Global Trends

Innovation (Track 2)
Moderator: Sven Kili, Partner, Saisei Ventures
Owen Smith, Partner, 4BIO CAPITAL
Kristian Tryggvason, Chief Executive Officer, Alder Therapeutics
Pedro Correa de Sampaio, CEO, Neobe Therapeutics
Leigh Brody, Investment Manager, AlbionVC
Andrew Roddam, Chief Business Development Officer, EveryONE Medicines
Lutz Bonacker, Former Senior Vice President and General Manager, CSL Behring
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Perspectives on the EU Joint Health Technology Assessment: Is the JCA fit for purpose?

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Moderator: Matias Olsen, Senior Manager, Public Affairs & Policy, EUCOPE - European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs
Dilip Patel, SVP, Access & Market Development, Autolus
Henriette Burghoorn, Associate Director, Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Paolo Morgese, Vice President, Public Affairs, Europe, Alliance for Regenerative Medicine
Rosie Lindup, Senior Policy and Public Affairs Manager, BioIndustry Association (BIA)
Brett Doble, Director HEOR, Australia/Canada/Europe (ACE), HEOR Center of Excellence, Kite, a Gilead Company
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Revolutionising Cancer Treatment: Innovations in Immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marc de la Roche, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge
Margareth Jorvid, Board Member, Elicera Therapeutics
Sophia Karagiannis, Professor of Translational Cancer Immunology and Immunotherapy, King's College London
Shao-An Xue, Professor, Zhengzhou University of Technology
Mar 1717:30
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Panel Discussion: Top Tips for Attracting Investment

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Moderator: Rahul Khetan, Venture Associate, UCB Ventures
Ilya Yasny, Partner, LanceBio Ventures
Jean-Philippe Combal, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Vivet Therapeutics
Natalie Johnston, Principal, 4BIO CAPITAL
Victor Hernandez, CSO, Axovia therapeutics
Simon Waddington, Professor of Gene Therapy, UCL

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Mar 189:05
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The Day After: Turning Headlines into Value in Biotech M&A

Keynotes
Joshi Venugopal, General Manager and Head of Europe, Novartis Gene Therapies
Mar 189:45
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Delivering next generation regenerative medicine through bioengineering

Keynotes
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Amanda-Jayne Carr, Associate Professor, UCL Institute of Ophthalmology

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Amanda Jayne Carr, Associate Professor, Institute of Ophthalomolgy U.C.L.
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: David James, Professor of Bioengineering, Sheffield University

Innovation (Track 2)
David James, Professor of Bioprocess Engineering, University of Sheffield
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Gaurav Bhavsar, Technical Director, Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF), King’s College London

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Gaurav Bhavsar, Technical Director, Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF), King's College London
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Heather Main, Co-founder, HOYA Consulting

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Heather Main, Co-Founder, HOYA consulting
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Inês Leal Reis, Co-founder, Regenera

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Inês Leal Reis, Co-founder, Regenera
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Michael Kyriakides, Principal, Syncona

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Michael Kyriakides, Principal, Syncona Ltd
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting

Regulation (Track 1)
Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting
Mar 1811:05
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Chair's Remarks: Vikash Reebye, Head of Academic Partnerships, MiNA Therapeutics Ltd.

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Vik Reebye, Head of Academic Partnership, MiNA Therapeutics Ltd
Mar 1811:10
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AAV platform process development

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Gaurav Bhavsar, Technical Director, Gene Therapy Vector Facility (GTVF), King's College London
Mar 1811:10
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Achieving early-stage clinical success

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Mar 1811:10
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Development of integrative gene therapy technologies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
John Counsell, Associate Professor, UCL
Mar 1811:10
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Drug screening for HDR

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Anna-Lina Cavallo, Director Discovery Cell and Gene Therapy integrated Bioanalysis, AstraZeneca
Mar 1811:10
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From idea to reality: How do you spin out a new cell therapy platform?

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Ash Toye, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Bristol & Co-founder, Scarlet Therapeutics, University of Bristol
Mar 1811:10
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Global manufacturing footprint from build to commercial scale-up

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Sarah Snykers, Head of Operations, Legend Biotech
Mar 1811:10
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Improving Prime Editing Repair Outcomes by DNA Repair Modulation

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca
Mar 1811:10
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Putting the patient front and centre: Delivering on the promise of cell therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Panteli Theocharous, Chief Therapeutics Officer and Head of Medical and Scientific Affairs, Stratus Therapeutics
Mar 1811:10
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Regulatory update on ATMPs: Adapting to the evolving landscape

Regulation (Track 1)
Amina Al-Mossawi, Qualified Person, MeiraGTx
Mar 1811:10
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Treating 1 in 2500: Tackling diseases of the peripheral nervous system

Innovation (Track 2)
Katherine Forsey, Chief Research Officer, Charcot Marie Tooth Association
Mar 1811:30
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Beyond the protocol: Setting yourself up for clinical trial success

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Mar 1811:30
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Modified cell therapies to overcome solid tumours

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Benjamin Taylor, Senior Director, Cell Therapy Biotechnologies, AstraZeneca
Mar 1811:30
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Stem cell derived extracellular vesicles as a substitute for cell therapy

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 1811:50
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Autologous and allogenic CAR-Ts for haematological and solid tumours

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Stefanos Theoharis, Chief Executive Officer, OneChain Immunotherapeutics
Mar 1811:50
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Developing therapeutics oligonucleotides for reactivating genes

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Vik Reebye, Head of Academic Partnership, MiNA Therapeutics Ltd
Mar 1811:50
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Development of skills and training resources: Insight from the Innovation Hub for Gene Therapy

Innovation (Track 2)
Janine Kirby, Professor, University of Sheffield
Mar 1811:50
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Enabling high-throughput production of uniform cell aggregates by harnessing in-air microfluidics

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Tom Kamperman, Founder & CTO, IamFluidics BV
Mar 1811:50
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Exosomes for targeted drug delivery: Unlocking the potential of gene editing complexes

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Samantha Thomas, Head of Research, ReNeuron
Mar 1811:50
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Novel expansion strategy for NK cells

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Oliver Spadiut, Head of the Research Area Biochemical Engineering, TU Wien
Mar 1811:50
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Regulatory Approval & Quality Assessment of ATMPs

Regulation (Track 1)
Janet Glassford, Expert Quality Assessor, Biologicals Unit, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Mar 1811:50
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Stem cell application in musculoskeletal disorders

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Inês Leal Reis, Co-founder, Regenera
Mar 1811:50
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The master file model for qualifying materials

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Heather Main, Co-Founder, HOYA consulting
Mar 1812:10
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A unique immuno-modulatory platform to rejuvenate immune competence & overcome treatment resistance

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Alex Blyth, Founder & CEO, Lift Biosciences Ltd
Mar 1812:10
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Analytical methods for oncolytic viruses and their use to elucidate structure function relations

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Johannes Solzin, Laboratory Head, Analytical Development, ATMPs, Boehringer Ingelheim
Mar 1812:10
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Cell free stem cell therapy 2.0: Clinical potential of MSC-EVs

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Bernd Giebel, Professor, University Hospital Essen
Mar 1812:10
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Challenges and strategies for the development of a bicistronic AAV gene therapy for ocular disorders

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Emily Warner, VP, Technical Operations, ikarovec
Mar 1812:10
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Critical considerations for successful ATMP development: Academic bench to commercial bedside

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Mark Lowdell, CSO, INmuneBio
Mar 1812:10
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How to create the optimal immune milieu for optimal effect Immune Effector Cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mar 1812:10
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Quality control considerations in iPSC gene editing

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Pia Johansson, Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Core, Lund University
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Heather Main, Co-founder, HOYA Consulting

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Heather Main, Co-Founder, HOYA consulting
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Manal Mohammed, Senior Lecturer (Medical Microbiology), University of Westminster

Innovation (Track 2)
Manal Mohammed, Senior Lecturer (Medical Microbiology), University of Westminster
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Michael Kyriakides, Principal, Syncona

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Michael Kyriakides, Principal, Syncona Ltd
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Patrick Hopkinson, Independent HTA Expert

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Paul Gissen, Professor in Paediatric Metabolic Diseases, University College London and Great Ormond Street Hospital

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Piers Walser, Research Scientist, Clinical Biotechnology Centre, NHS Blood and Transplant

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Piers Walser, Lead Development Scientist, Clinical Biotechnology Centre, NHSBT
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Sara Benedetti, Group Leader, Assistant Professor in Gene Therapy, UCL

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Sara Benedetti, Group Leader, Assistant Professor in Gene Therapy, University College London
Mar 1813:30
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Chair's Remarks: Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting

Regulation (Track 1)
Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting
Mar 1813:35
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Development of viral plasmids for AAV manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Piers Walser, Lead Development Scientist, Clinical Biotechnology Centre, NHSBT
Mar 1813:35
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Ongoing research into Gene Therapy Standards

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Claire Kerridge, Head of Gene Therapy, MHRA
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Autologous vs. Allogeneic Approaches

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Moderator: Stefanos Theoharis, Chief Executive Officer, OneChain Immunotherapeutics
Mathias Kroll, Chief Business Officer, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd
Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan
Mark Lowdell, CSO, INmuneBio
Arthur Sagoskin, Chief Executive Officer & Co-Founder, Mygogenesis
Jiri Eitler, Group Leader - NK Cell Therapy, Dresden University of Technology
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Building the ATMP Workforce of the Future: Improving Skills, Diversity and Training

Innovation (Track 2)
Moderator: Anji Miller, Skills Lead, Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies/Programme Director, Translational Skills, LifeArc
Nicola Ambler, Founder, The CGT Circle
Tanya Patel, Senior Manager CTSM, Biontech
Katy Newton, Chief Scientific Officer, MFX
Kerstin Kinkelin, Innovation Lead, Bristol BioDesign Institute, University of Bristol
Kate Barclay, Skills Strategy Consultant, UK Bioindustry Association
Manal Mohammed, Senior Lecturer (Medical Microbiology), University of Westminster
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Considerations for Successful Clinical Trial Design

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Rachel Haines, VP, Clinical Development and Operations, Rinri Therapeutics
Katherine Forsey, Chief Research Officer, Charcot Marie Tooth Association
Beatriz Duran, Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service and ATMPs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Sonia Valero, Head Of Clinical Operations - Patient Advocacy Leader, Vivet Therapeutics
Roger Legtenberg, Co-Founder, Partners4Patients Foundation
Carolyn Chan, Senior Specialist Clinical Trials (ATIMPs) and QA Pharmacist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Victor Hernandez, CSO, Axovia therapeutics
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: How can the Uptake of Approved CAR-T Therapies be Improved: Addressing Supply Costs, Access and Other Barriers?

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Ulf Holmgren, Global Pricing and Market Access Director, Astrazeneca
Adam Parnaby, Lead, Global Policy & Access, BMS
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Omer Dushek, Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Oxford
Renaud Vaillant, CEO & co-Founder, Alaya.bio
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Innovation In Gene Editing - Leveraging Platform Technology to Enhance Development Efficiency

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Moderator: Randolph Corteling, Chief Scientific Officer, ReNeuron
Claudio Mussolino, Group Leader - Genome and Epigenome Engineering, Freiburg University Medical Center
Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca
Pia Johansson, Director, Cell and Gene Therapy Core, Lund University
Melita Irving, Group Leader at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne
Dominic Schmidt, General Partner, Advent Life Sciences
Tom Payne, Chief Operating Officer, Laverock Therapeutics
Cecile Bauche, Chief Scientific Officer, Alaya.bio
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Key Learnings for Successful Company Creation and Spinning Out

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Moderator: Leigh Brody, Investment Manager, AlbionVC
James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen
Oliver Spadiut, Head of the Research Area Biochemical Engineering, TU Wien
Pamela Tranter, Head, Translational Research Group (TRO), University College London
Dominic O'Regan, Business Development Consultant & Investor, New Mosaic
Jean-Philippe Combal, Co-Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Vivet Therapeutics
Michael Kyriakides, Principal, Syncona Ltd
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Manufacturing Strategies: Decentralised Vs. Centralised Approaches for Cell Therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Moderator: Kat Kozyrytska, Founder, Cell Therapy Manufacturability Program
Sandeep Kumar, Head of Advanced Therapy Production, Guy's and St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Sarah Snykers, Head of Operations, Legend Biotech
Stephen Sullivan, Director, Lindville Bio
Urvi Thacker, Associate Director, MSAT, Quell Therapeutics
Valentin von Werz, PhD Researcher, TU Wien
Lilian Hook, Director of Cell, Aphaeresis and Gene Therapies, NHS Blood and Transplant
Lior Raviv, CTO, Pluri
Mar 1813:35
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Panel Discussion: Navigating the Global Regulatory Landscape for Commercial Approval

Regulation (Track 1)
Moderator: Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting
Sean Russell, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Telethon Foundation
David Uguen, SVP, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Orchard therapeutics
Amina Al-Mossawi, Qualified Person, MeiraGTx
Anna Koptina, Head Of Regulatory Affairs, Mendus
Janet Glassford, Expert Quality Assessor, Biologicals Unit, Medicines & Healthcare products Regulatory Agency
Kathryn Parsley, VP, Regulatory Affairs, Complement Therapeutics
Mar 1813:55
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Designing next generation adsorbent materials for viral vector manufacturing

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
George Pamenter, Researcher, UCL
Mar 1813:55
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Lentiviral vector manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Noor Mujahid, Head of Vector Process Development, NHS Centre for Cell Gene and Tissue Therapeutics
Mar 1814:15
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Automated CAR-T manufacturing assisted by AI

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Laura Herbst, Group Manager, Fraunhofer-Institute for Production Technology
Julius Mathews, Group Manager, Fraunhofer Institute for Production Technology IPT
Mar 1814:15
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Building an innovation ecosystem in Manchester to accelerate idea to revenue

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Aline Miller, Professor, The University of Manchester
Mar 1814:15
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CRISPR modification of NK cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan
Mar 1814:15
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Curing blindness: Cell therapy for AMD

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Amanda Jayne Carr, Associate Professor, Institute of Ophthalomolgy U.C.L.
Mar 1814:15
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Enabling precision editing through modified CRISPR Cas systems

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Claudio Mussolino, Group Leader - Genome and Epigenome Engineering, Freiburg University Medical Center
Mar 1814:15
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Perspectives from pharmacy: Accelerating clinical trials set-up and delivery

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Beatriz Duran, Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service and ATMPs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1814:15
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Unpicking AAV ocular inflammation to improve outcomes for gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Alison Clare, Senior Research Associate, University of Bristol
Mar 1814:15
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Using lipid systems biology towards diagnostic and therapeutic gain

Innovation (Track 2)
Sheba Jarvis, Post CCT Post Doctoral Fellow, Imperial College London
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Abdullah Khan, Radcliffe Department of Medicine Principal Investigator, MRC WIMM Research Fellow, University of Oxford

Innovation (Track 2)
Abdullah Khan, Radcliffe Department of Medicine Principal Investigator, MRC WIMM Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Claudiu Cozmescu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Gissen Lab, UCL

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Claudiu Cozmescu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Gissen Lab, University College London
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Darius Widera, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Reading

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Giandomenico Turchiano, Associate Director, Cell & Gene therapy Safety, AstraZeneca

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Giandomenico Turchiano, Associate Director, Cell & Gene therapy Safety, AstraZeneca
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Giovanni Rizzo, Partner Biotech Fund, Indaco Venture Partners

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Giovanni Rizzo, Partner Biotech Fund, Indaco Venture Partners
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Heather Main, Co-founder, HOYA Consulting

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Heather Main, Co-Founder, HOYA consulting
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Jaap Boelens, Chief Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapies Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Marcello Maresca, Senior Director - Genome Engineering, AstraZeneca
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Sara Benedetti, Group Leader, Assistant Professor in Gene Therapy, UCL

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Sara Benedetti, Group Leader, Assistant Professor in Gene Therapy, University College London
Mar 1815:05
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Chair's Remarks: Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting

Regulation (Track 1)
Vicki Coutinho, Managing Director & Consultant, Geni Consulting
Mar 1815:10
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Accelerating the discovery of novel CAR-T

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Mar 1815:10
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Assessing the clinical efficacy of immunotherapies using engineered human model systems

Innovation (Track 2)
Abdullah Khan, Radcliffe Department of Medicine Principal Investigator, MRC WIMM Research Fellow, University of Oxford
Mar 1815:10
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Decentralised CAR-T manufacturing

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Lilian Hook, Director of Cell, Aphaeresis and Gene Therapies, NHS Blood and Transplant
Mar 1815:10
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Developing CAR-T therapies

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Evangelia Kokalaki, Director, Immunobiology, Autolus Therapeutics
Mar 1815:10
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Diagnosing and addressing manufacturing bottle necks

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Adam Brown, Co-founder and CTO, SynGenSys & Associate Professor of Biopharmaceutical Engineering, The University of Sheffield
Mar 1815:10
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Epigenome editing for allogenic CAR-T cells

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Federica Zinghirino, Postdoctoral Research Fellow, UCL
Mar 1815:10
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Genomic stability and DNA repair after gene editing

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Giandomenico Turchiano, Associate Director, Cell & Gene therapy Safety, AstraZeneca
Mar 1815:10
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In vivo lentiviral gene therapy for cholestatic disorders

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Claudiu Cozmescu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Gissen Lab, University College London
Mar 1815:10
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Latest update on EU policies for ATMP development

Regulation (Track 1)
Giulia Leonetti, Policy Officer, European Commission
Mar 1815:10
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Process development and intensification of NK cell production in stirred tank bioreactors

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Valentin von Werz, PhD Researcher, TU Wien
Mar 1815:30
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Compassionate Use and Transition of Care for Paediatric Patients

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Hamza Patel, Lead Advanced Therapies (Cell & Gene) Specialist Clinical Trial Pharmacist, Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
Carolyn Chan, Senior Specialist Clinical Trials (ATIMPs) and QA Pharmacist, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Mar 1815:30
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Developing a perfusion process for lentiviral vector manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Marta Arrizabalaga Cascallana, PhD Researcher, UCL
Mar 1815:30
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Engineering next generation T-cells for cancer immunotherapy

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Melita Irving, Group Leader at the Ludwig Institute for Cancer Research, University of Lausanne
Mar 1815:30
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From academic research to innovative ideas: Turning research into meaningful results

Innovation (Track 2)
Kerstin Kinkelin, Innovation Lead, Bristol BioDesign Institute, University of Bristol
Mar 1815:30
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Gene editing to the retina: From in vivo to 3D retinal organoids

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Juliette Pulman, Research Fellow, INSERM
Mar 1815:30
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Going further: Cynata’s pursuit of developing potent regenerative cell therapies for global use

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mathias Kroll, Chief Business Officer, Cynata Therapeutics Ltd
Mar 1815:30
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Targeting the blood-brain barrier to improve CNS delivery of hematopoietic stem cell gene therapy for metabolic disorders

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Sara Benedetti, Group Leader, Assistant Professor in Gene Therapy, University College London
Mar 1815:30
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The Latest Developments in Regulation for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

Regulation (Track 1)
Anna Koptina, Head Of Regulatory Affairs, Mendus
Mar 1815:30
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The need for bespoke quality analytics in developing iPS cell therapeutics

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Stephen Sullivan, Director, Lindville Bio
Mar 1815:30
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Using AI to develop personalised cancer vaccines

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Prasun Chakraborty, CEO and Founder, Genevation LTD
Mar 1815:50
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AAV gene therapies: Solving the challenge of neutralising antibodies

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
George Frodsham, Founder & CEO, MediSieve Limited
Mar 1815:50
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AI-Driven Excellence in GMP Manufacturing: Transforming Quality and Operations

Innovation (Track 2)
Owen Bain, Director, Centre for Cell Gene Tissue Therapeutics, Royal Free NHS Trust
Mar 1815:50
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Development of innovative in vivo CAR-T therapies: From the bench to the clinic

Clinical Development (Track 4)
Renaud Vaillant, CEO & co-Founder, Alaya.bio
Mar 1815:50
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Error-free genome editing for eradication of life-threatening persistent virus infections

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Niklas Beschorner, Head of R&D, PROVIREX Genome Editing Therapies GmbH
Mar 1815:50
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Latest insight from King’s College London Gene Therapy Vector Facility

Viral Vector Manufacturing Sponsored by Fujifilm Diosynth Biotechnologies (Track 9)
Simon Walker, Head of MSAT, Gene Therapy Vector Facility, Kings College London
Mar 1815:50
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Leveraging technological innovation to support allogenic manufacturing

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Lior Raviv, CTO, Pluri
Mar 1815:50
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Optimising the antigen sensitivity of CAR-T cells

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Omer Dushek, Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Oxford
Mar 1815:50
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Programmable gene silencing technology for next-generation advanced therapy development

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Tom Payne, Chief Operating Officer, Laverock Therapeutics
Mar 1815:50
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Requirements for Governance and Preparation of Gene Therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Nicola Stoner, Consultant Pharmacist - Cancer & ATMPs, Oxford University Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1815:50
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The Importance of Interacting with Regulators

Regulation (Track 1)
Margareth Jorvid, Board Member, Elicera Therapeutics
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