London, 9 - 10 March 2027

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Mar 98:59
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Welcome Remarks

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Chris Shanks, Conference Director, Advanced Therapies, Terrapinn
Mar 99:00
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Chair’s Opening Remarks

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Ashleigh Furlong, Health reporter, Bloomberg News
Mar 99:05
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Fireside Chat: Pioneering a new approach to advanced therapies - Establishing a not-for-profit model for developing a gene therapy

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Ilaria Villa, Chief Executive Officer, fondazione telethon
Moderator: Ashleigh Furlong, Health reporter, Bloomberg News
Mar 99:45
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Keynote Panel Discussion: From Discovery to Manufacturing – How is AI Transforming Cell & Gene Therapy Development?

Keynotes
Moderator: Miguel Forte, CEO, Kiji Therapeutics and President, International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy, Kiji Therapeutics
Bastiaan Leewis, SVP MSAT, MeiraGTx
Matthieu Coutet, Partner, Sofinnova Partners
Rafiq Hasan, CEO, Complement Therapeutics
Florence Salmon, Global Head Regulatory Cell and Gene Therapies, Roche
Lara Campana, SVP, Head of Research and Translational Science, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Aline Charpentier, Science Strategy and Innovation Lead, Wellcome Genome Campus

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Aline Charpentier, Science Strategy and Innovation Lead, Wellcome Genome Campus
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Carolina Pola, CEO, STAb Therapeutics

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Carolina Pola, CEO, Stab Therapeutics
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Dimitri Kullmann, Professor of Neurology, UCL Queen Square Institute of Neurology

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Dimitri Kullmann, Professor of Neurology, University College London (UCL)
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Gaik Sui Kee, Director, Vector Development, Orchard Therapeutics

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Gaik Sui Kee, Director, Vector Development, Orchard Therapeutics
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen, Ipsen

Innovation (Track 2)
James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Jorg Wischhusen, Professor of Experimental Tumor Immunology, University of Wurzburg School of Medicine

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Jörg Wischhusen, Professor, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Mar 912:05
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Chair’s Remarks: Lara Campana, SVP, Research and Translational Science, Resolution Therapeutics

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Lara Campana, SVP, Head of Research and Translational Science, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 912:05
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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 912:05
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Chair's Remarks: David Morrow, Scientific Lead for Advanced Therapies, EATRIS

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
David Morrow, Scientific Lead for Advanced Therapies, EATRIS
Mar 912:10
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Are we ready for the age of biotech?

Innovation (Track 2)
James Levine, President, Fondation Ipsen
Mar 912:10
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Developing biological reference materials for the cell therapy field

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 912:10
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Developing gene therapy for common forms of epilepsy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Dimitri Kullmann, Professor of Neurology, University College London (UCL)
Mar 912:10
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Insight from the NHS on apheresis and donor supply: Getting treatments to the patient

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Lilian Hook, Director of Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies, NHS Blood and Transplant
Mar 912:10
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Latest innovations in vector development manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Gaik Sui Kee, Director, Vector Development, Orchard Therapeutics
Mar 912:10
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Preparing academic projects for commercialisation

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Pamela Tranter, Head, Translational Research Group (TRO), University College London
Mar 912:10
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Real world challenges of delivering CAR-T: Harsh realities and future perspectives

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mark Lowdell, CSO, INmuneBio
Mar 912:10
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Robust manufacturing for replacement cell therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Kristian Tryggvason, Chief Executive Officer, Alder Therapeutics
Mar 912:10
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Targeting and exploiting onco-fetal tolerance mechanisms for cancer and autoimmunity

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Jörg Wischhusen, Professor, Universitätsklinikum Würzburg
Mar 912:10
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Trials and tribulations of actually going through the JCA process

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Sachin Vadgama, Director of HEOR, Multiple Myeloma, Gilead
Mar 912:30
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Accelerated downstream process development for viral vectors

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Parag Kumthekar, Lead Gene Therapy Downstream Process Development, UCB
Mar 912:30
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AI-powered approach to novel gene therapies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Killian Hanlon, CEO, Lir Therapeutics
Mar 912:30
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Ex US optionality with an FDA approval: Go/ No go

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Christian Hill, Board Member, European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (Belgium)
Mar 912:30
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Extra corporeal CAR T for safe and accurate dosing

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
David Peritt, Chief Scientific Officer, Lupagen
Mar 912:30
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Latest insight on EU policies for ATMP development

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Giulia Leonetti, Policy Officer, European Commission
Mar 912:30
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National academic network proposal for authorization of CAR-T cell production

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Manel Juan, Immunologist, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Mar 912:30
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Navigating Cell Therapy Manufacturing: Overcoming Bottlenecks and Creating a Capital-Efficient Path to Scale

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Tara Sadeghi, Chief Operating Officer, Cellenkos Inc.
Mar 912:30
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Overview of MHRA's Innovation Accelerator for Innovative Products

Innovation (Track 2)
Andrew Zambanini, Head of Innovative Therapies, Innovation Accelerator, MHRA
Mar 912:30
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Strategic considerations for designing supply networks for biologics and new modalities

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Ulrich Ruemenapp, Senior Biotech Program Lead, Bayer AG
Mar 912:30
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The good, bad and the ugly of venture creation

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Aline Charpentier, Science Strategy and Innovation Lead, Wellcome Genome Campus
Mar 912:50
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Dual CAR Targeting with CD33 and Tim3 in acute myeloid leukemia

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Marta Serafini, Associate Professor, School of Medicine and Surgery, University of Milano-Bicocca
Mar 912:50
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Leveraging patient experience data to improve outcomes

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Mar 912:50
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Stem cell gene therapy for childhood dementias

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 10: Pros and cons of setting-up a clinical trial in the UK, Australia and South Korea

Keynotes
Moderator: Emma Ungstrup, Principal Consultant, E J Consulting
Mar 913:10
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Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 12: Commercial ATMP initiatives vs point of care initiatives

Keynotes
Moderator: Angela Borghouts - de Ruijter, Associate Director Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 13: Future-proofing ATMPs: Navigating the regulatory minefield

Keynotes
Moderator: Amina Al-Mossawi, Qualified Person, AM Consultancy
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 14: Exploring the regulatory challenges for in vivo gene therapies

Keynotes
Moderator: Shirley Bartido, Principal Consultant, CELLiCONsultant
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 2: Tech Transfer from AD to QC: Overcoming pain points and hurdles

Keynotes
Moderator: Rebecca Moore, Director ‑ AD & QC, Quell Therapeutics
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 3: Workforce readiness to support delivery of ATMPs within the NHS

Keynotes
Moderator: Finn Willingham, Northern Alliance Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre Operations Manager, The Newcastle upon Tyne Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Moderator: Nisha Shaunak, Trust Head of Programmes, Advanced Therapies, Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 4: Harmonising safety standards for stem cell-based therapies

Keynotes
Moderator: Ivana Barbaric, Professor of Stem Cell Biology, University of Sheffield
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 5: Future-proofing cell therapies: Strategic lifecycle and comparability planning

Keynotes
Moderator: Alison Caldwell, Manager, CMC Regulatory Affairs, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 6: Designing ATMP processes with the end in mind - What should we fix early and what should we leave flexible?

Keynotes
Moderator: Marsela Qesari, CMC Manager, fondazione telethon
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 7: Exploring board-room effectiveness in biotech

Keynotes
Moderator: Dominic Schmidt, General Partner, Advent Life Sciences
Moderator: Rachel Abbott, Chief Executive Officer, Pan Cancer T
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 8: Exploring the safety considerations of CRISPR technology and different approaches to epigenetic editing

Keynotes
Moderator: Anna-Lina Cavallo, Director Discovery Cell and Gene Therapy integrated Bioanalysis, Astrazeneca
Moderator: Claudio Mussolino, Group Leader - Genome and Epigenome Engineering, Freiburg University Medical Center
Mar 913:10
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Roundtable 9: LVV vs AAV: Key considerations on which approach to take?

Keynotes
Moderator: Claudiu Cozmescu, Postdoctoral Researcher, Gissen Lab, University College London
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer, King's College London

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery, King's College London
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Jaap Boelens, Chief Stem Cell Transplantation & Cellular Therapies Pediatrics, Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Leila Abbas, Preclinical Lead, Rinri Therapeutics

Innovation (Track 2)
Leila Abbas, Pre Clinical Lead, Rinri Therapeutics
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Mohamed Awwad, Group Leader, Heidelberg University Hospital

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mohamed Awwad, Group Leader, Heidelberg University Hospital
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Nicola Ambler, Co-Founder, The CGT Circle

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Nicola Ambler, Founder, The CGT Circle
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Patrick Hopkinson, Independent HTA Expert

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Pilar Redondo, Site Head Madrid, Cell Therapy Technology Center, Takeda

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Pilar Redondo, Site Head Madrid, Cell Therapy Technology Center, Takeda
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Raphaël G. Ognar, CEO & Co-Founder, NKILT Therapeutics Inc

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Raphael Ognar, President & CEO, Co-founder, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
Mar 914:10
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Chair’s Remarks: Simon Howell, Professor, KCL

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Simon Howell, Professor, KCL
Mar 914:10
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Chair's Remarks: Christian Hill, Board Member, European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Christian Hill, Board Member, European Confederation of Pharmaceutical Entrepreneurs (Belgium)
Mar 914:15
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Breaking new barriers in neuroscience: Translational gene therapy for prevalent indications

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Mar 914:15
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Building an inclusive culture in biotech

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Nicola Ambler, Founder, The CGT Circle
Mar 914:15
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Mar 914:15
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Engineering the biology of AAV secretion with MAAP

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Darren Nesbeth, Associate Professor, University College London
Mar 914:15
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First in human trial for solid tumour in India

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Dinesh Kundu, CEO, East Ocyon Bio Pvt. Ltd.
Mar 914:15
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Igniting childhood cancer gene therapy: Delivering impact for children

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Aleck Jones, CEO, Co-founder, Kindling Bio
Mar 914:15
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Scalability connection between manufacturing and QC

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Christopher Ballas, Global Commercial Lead, Custom Cell Products, Cook MyoSite Inc
Mar 914:15
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Solving the EV Consistency Challenge: Enabling mass adoption through a platform approach

Innovation (Track 2)
David Kuntin, CEO, Mesenbio
Mar 914:15
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Supporting commercialisation through operational and supply chain strategies

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Ben Weil, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Manufacturing Officer, INmuneBio
Mar 914:15
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The case for launching advanced therapies in RoW markets: Exploring challenges and opportunities

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Pedro Borga, Global Pricing Director, BioMarin Pharmaceutical Inc.
Mar 914:15
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Unlocking the potential of disease prevention through regulatory science

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 914:35
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A NICE Lesson from the Frontline of a Gene Therapy Evaluation

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Sheela Upadhyaya, Rare Disease Consultant, Rarely Ordinary
Mar 914:35
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Gene therapy for kidney disease

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Mar 914:35
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Multi-pathway armouring of CAR-T cells

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Vlad Seitan, Chief Scientific Officer, Laverock Therapeutics
Mar 914:35
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Pre-clinical development of a CD19 parallel CAR

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 914:55
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Challenges of manufacturing in an academic hospital

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Alessandra Magnani, Head of the advanced therapies and immunotherapy platform, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona
Mar 914:55
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Developing your QC strategy for early and late phase development

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Lindsay Davies, CSO, NextCell Pharma and CEO, QVance, NextCell Pharma
Mar 914:55
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Exploring the differences between extrapolation and real-world outcomes

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Angela Borghouts - de Ruijter, Associate Director Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Mar 914:55
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From start-up to a publicly traded company

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Mar 914:55
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Immune engagement through oncolytic peptides

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mark Eccleston, CEO, ValiRx
Mar 914:55
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Lessons learned from spinning out in gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Rafiq Hasan, CEO, Complement Therapeutics
Mar 914:55
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NK-derived vesicles for cancer therapy

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Marit Inngjerdingen, Professor, University of Oslo
Mar 914:55
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Operational considerations for the delivery of CAR-T

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Keith Wilson, Director, South Wales Blood and Marrow Transplant Programme, Cardiff and Vale University Health Board
Mar 914:55
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Pharmacy: The hidden backbone of delivering advanced therapies

Innovation (Track 2)
Tanya Patel, Senior Manager CTSM, BioNTech
Mar 914:55
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Potency assay development strategy for cell & gene therapies

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Simon Briggs, Director Advanced Analytics, Orchard Therapeutics Ltd
Mar 914:55
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Standardisation of TIL-ACT manufacturing

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Jara Palomero, Qualified Person, VHIO - Vall d'Hebron Institute of Oncology
Mar 915:15
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Antibody Fc engineering for cancer immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 915:15
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Engineering capsids for lower human antibody interaction

Innovation (Track 2)
Adrian Westhaus, Researcher, Genethon
Mar 915:15
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Future impact of cell and gene therapies - horizon scanning for the NHS

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Sheena Vithlani, Medicines Advice Advanced Pharmacist, NHS SPS Medicines Advice & Horizon Scanning Service
Nicola Bradley, Senior Medicines Advice Pharmacist – Horizon scann, NHS SPS Medicines Advice & Horizon Scanning Service
Mar 915:15
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Latest update on ATMP-NL: Accelerating access to advanced therapies

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Mike Broeders, Advisor, FAST (Future Affordable Sustainable Therapies)
Mar 915:15
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Next-generation immune redirection strategies for solid and haematological tumors

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Carolina Pola, CEO, Stab Therapeutics
Mar 915:15
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Stem cell gene therapy in metabolic disease: Current status and overcoming barriers to future implementation

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Robert Wynn, Consultant Paediatric Haematologist & Director of Paediatric Bone Marrow Transplant Programme, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 915:35
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Access and evidence considerations for ATMPs in Wales

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Hannah Crocker, Advanced Therapies Outcomes Manager, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC)
Mar 915:35
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Active learning strategies to optimise AAV manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Hugh O'Brien, Founder, Lir Therapeutics
Mar 915:35
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Autologous cell therapy manufacturing processes: From manufacturing to bedside

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Arsalan Wafi, Academic Clinical Lecturer in Vascular Surgery, King's College London
Mar 915:35
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Challenges of human heritable gene editing

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Miguel Forte, CEO, Kiji Therapeutics and President, International Society of Cell and Gene Therapy, Kiji Therapeutics
Mar 915:35
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Development of iPSC derived CAR-NK Cells for Immunotherapy

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Marina Tarunina, Research Director, Plasticell
Mar 915:35
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Epigenetic novel approaches for immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mohamed Awwad, Group Leader, Heidelberg University Hospital
Mar 915:35
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It’s not all grim up North: Opportunities outside the ‘Golden Triangle’

Innovation (Track 2)
Leila Abbas, Pre Clinical Lead, Rinri Therapeutics
Mar 915:35
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Organoid technology applications for gene therapy development

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Amelia Lane, Director Preclinical Development, MeiraGTx
Mar 915:35
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Panel Discussion: Considerations for Best Practice in Supply Chain and Logistics for Advanced Therapies

Supply Chain & Logistics (Track 4)
Moderator: Diana Hernandez, Director of Immune and Advanced Therapies, Anthony Nolan
Lilian Hook, Director of Cell, Apheresis and Gene Therapies, NHS Blood and Transplant
Mark Lowdell, CSO, INmuneBio
Christopher Ballas, Global Commercial Lead, Custom Cell Products, Cook MyoSite Inc
Ulrich Ruemenapp, Senior Biotech Program Lead, Bayer AG
Sarah Snykers, Head of Site Strategy and Excellence, Legend Biotech
Lindsay Davies, CSO, NextCell Pharma and CEO, QVance, NextCell Pharma
Mar 915:55
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Bispecific therapeutics for oncology and autoimmune disease

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Sarah Leonard, Interim Chief Executive Officer, T-Cypher Bio
Mar 915:55
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CAR-T for autoimmune neurological conditions

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Frederick Vonberg, Consultant Neurologist, University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 915:55
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From bench to beside: Practical considerations for commercialisation

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Ashish Patel, Reader in Vascular Surgery & Sciences, King's College London / Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 915:55
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Positioning patient centred outcomes as endpoints for ATMP development

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Devin Peipert, Professor of Health Outcomes Measurement, University of Birmingham
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Ali Roghanian, Professor in Cancer Immunotherapy, University of Southampton

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Ali Roghanian, Professor in Cancer Immunotherapy, University of Southampton
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Heather Main, Co-Founder, Hoya Consulting

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Heather Main, Co-Founder, Hoya Consulting
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Hugh JM Brady, Professor of Immunology, Imperial College London & CSO, NK:IO Ltd

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Hugh JM Brady, Professor of Immunology, Imperial College London
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Katherine Forsey, CRO, Charcot-Marie-Tooth Association

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Rahul Khetan, Venture Associate, UCB

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Ricardo Silva, Principal Scientist, iBET

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Ricardo Silva, Senior Scientist, iBET: Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Samantha Barber, CEO, Gene People

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Samantha Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Gene People
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Sven Kili, Partner, Saisei Ventures

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Sven Kili, Partner, Saisei Ventures
Mar 916:45
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Chair’s Remarks: Tamás Laufer, Researcher, UCL/Orchard Therapeutics

Manufacturing 4.0 (Track 4)
Mar 916:45
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Chair's Remarks: Ashish Patel, Reader in Vascular Surgery & Sciences, King's College London / Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Ashish Patel, Reader in Vascular Surgery & Sciences, King's College London / Guy's & St Thomas' NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 916:50
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Approaches to innate immunotherapy

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Hugh JM Brady, Professor of Immunology, Imperial College London
Mar 916:50
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Clinical update on the development of Glycostem’s NK cell product Inaleucel

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Jan Spanholtz, Chief Scientific Officer, Glycostem Therapeutics
Mar 916:50
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Developing next generation gene regulation technologies

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Mark Isalan, Professor of Engineering Biology, Imperial College London/ Toggle Therapeutics
Mar 916:50
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Establishing distributed RNA bio foundries

Manufacturing 4.0 (Track 4)
Mar 916:50
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Globalising gene therapies: From inaccessibility to standard of care

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Cem Zorlular, CEO, Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals
Mar 916:50
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Lessons learned and new perspectives in the development of innovative cell therapy

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Raphael Ognar, President & CEO, Co-founder, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
Mar 916:50
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Process development for virus-based therapies

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Ricardo Silva, Senior Scientist, iBET: Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Mar 916:50
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Selection and quality oversight of contract testing laboratories

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Anna-Kaisa Lehtivarjo, VP Quality Assurance, Resolution Therapeutics Ltd
Mar 916:50
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Trends in access barriers for advanced therapies in the UK

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Brad Groves, Director, NICE Advice, National Institute for Health & Care Excellence (NICE)
Mar 916:50
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Unlocking the power of success through scientific collaboration

Innovation (Track 2)
Mo Girach, Honorary Fellow, University of Buckingham
Mar 917:10
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Assay development for infectious titer

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Giuliana Minani Bertolino, Senior MSAT scientist, GTVF King’s College London
Mar 917:10
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Delivering scalable manufacturing with quality in mind

Manufacturing 4.0 (Track 4)
Peter Andersen, Chief Research & Development Officer, TREEFROG THERAPEUTICS
Mar 917:10
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Dendritic cell therapy for solid tumours

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Mar 917:10
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Digitalisation and automation for the manufacturing of advance therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Anna Louisa Weltin, Research Fellow, Fraunhofer IPT
Mar 917:10
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Engineering next generation T-cells for cancer immunotherapy

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 917:10
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How to find a treatment for an ultra-rare disease

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Jonathan Bracey, Founder, MVA Society
Mar 917:10
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Real world experiences for cell collection in ex vivo gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mar 917:10
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Treating 1 in 2500: Delivering treatments to the peripheral nervous system

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 917:10
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Understanding mechanism of action for a smooth regulatory process

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Kayleigh Thirlwell, Sr Director, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 917:10
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What can AI do for biopharma beyond drug discovery?

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Ilya Yasny, Partner, LanceBio Ventures
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Emerging Trends and Opportunities in Gene Therapy Development

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Moderator: Samantha Barber, Chief Executive Officer, Gene People
David Kuntin, CEO, Mesenbio
Mary Wang, Director, Patient Engagement, Genespire
Devin Peipert, Professor of Health Outcomes Measurement, University of Birmingham
Azadeh Kia, VP Gene Therapy Research, Beacon Therapeutics
Jaap Jan Boelens, Chief, Transplantation and Cellular Therapies, Memorial Sloan-Kettering Cancer Center
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Exploring Next Generation Gene Editing Platforms for Cell & Gene Therapies

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Moderator: Randolph Corteling, Chief Scientific Officer, ReNeuron
Steffen Goletz, Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Danish Technical University
Laurie Menger, Advanced T-cell Therapy group leader, Gustave Roussy/INSERM
Vlad Seitan, Chief Scientific Officer, Laverock Therapeutics
Roberto Nitsch, Director, AstraZeneca
Cecile BAUCHE, CSO, Alaya.bio
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Exploring Next Generation Viral Vectors and Emerging Vector Delivery Systems

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Moderator: Antonio Roldao, Head of Cell-based Vaccines Development Lab, IBET
Darren Nesbeth, Associate Professor, University College London
Parag Kumthekar, Lead Gene Therapy Downstream Process Development, UCB
Simon Briggs, Director Advanced Analytics, Orchard Therapeutics Ltd
Simon Walker, Head of MSAT, GTVF, King's College London
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Innovative approaches to therapeutic immune cells: CAR-T and beyond

Immunotherapy (Track 5)
Moderator: Raphael Ognar, President & CEO, Co-founder, NKILT Therapeutics Inc.
Dinesh Kundu, CEO, East Ocyon Bio Pvt. Ltd.
Mark Eccleston, CEO, ValiRx
Anton Van der Merwe, Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Oxford
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Manufacturing 4.0: Harnessing innovation to achieve smarter, more efficient and sustainable manufacturing

Manufacturing 4.0 (Track 4)
Moderator: Matthew Cobb, Independent Consultant, Hoya Consulting
Jan Spanholtz, Chief Scientific Officer, Glycostem Therapeutics
Eleuterio Lombardo, Former Director of Cell Therapy Characterization & Development, Cell Therapies, Takeda
Ben Weil, Chief Operating Officer & Chief Manufacturing Officer, INmuneBio
Peter Andersen, Chief Research & Development Officer, TREEFROG THERAPEUTICS
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Navigating The Complex Journey of Cell Therapy Manufacturing: Overcoming the Bottlenecks and Scaling-Up

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Moderator: Lara Campana, SVP, Head of Research and Translational Science, Resolution Therapeutics
Tara Sadeghi, Chief Operating Officer, Cellenkos Inc.
Manel Juan, Immunologist, Hospital Clínic de Barcelona
Ketki Vispute, Associate Director, CMC, MSAT, Autolus Ltd
Tatyana Matveeva, Director of cGMP Operations, Mass General Hospital
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Overcoming Barriers and Expanding Access to Cell and Gene Therapies

Evidence, Pricing & Access (Track 1)
Dilip Patel, SVP Global Pricing and Market Access, Autolus
Henriette Burghoorn, Associate Director, Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Roger Legtenberg, Co-Founder & Managing Partner, Partners4Patients Foundation
Hannah Crocker, Advanced Therapies Outcomes Manager, NHS Wales Joint Commissioning Committee (NWJCC)
Mike Broeders, Advisor, FAST (Future Affordable Sustainable Therapies)
Angela Borghouts - de Ruijter, Associate Director Market Access, Gilead Sciences
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Surviving The Valley of Death: How Can Young Companies Succeed?

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Carolina Pola, CEO, Stab Therapeutics
Sarah Leonard, Interim Chief Executive Officer, T-Cypher Bio
Claudia Andretta, Strategic Advisor, Sichem Bio
Kiren Baines-Mortimore, CEO and Co-Founder, Valaya Bio
Semra Kitchen, Senior Director, Search & Evaluation, R&I, Astrazeneca
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: When’s the right time to start planning for commercial launch?

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Moderator: Sven Kili, Partner, Saisei Ventures
Marit Inngjerdingen, Professor, University of Oslo
Piotr Trzonkowski, CEO, PolTREG
Sean Russell, Head of Regulatory Affairs, Telethon Foundation
Chris Williams, Chief Business Officer, Autolus
Mar 917:30
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Panel Discussion: Where’s the Money? Evolution And Future Outlook for Investment in Advanced Therapies

Innovation (Track 2)
Moderator: Elena Beltrami, Investment Manager, Indaco Biotech Fund
Cem Zorlular, CEO, Er-Kim Pharmaceuticals
Pedro Correa de Sampaio, CEO, Neobe Therapeutics
Giovanni Rizzo, Partner Biotech Fund, Indaco Venture Partners
Luke Henry, Chief Business Officer, Quell Therapeutics
Robert Balfour, Investment Director, Alsa Ventures

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Mar 109:00
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Chair’s Opening Remarks

Keynotes
Catherine Burns, BBC Health Correspondent, BBC News
Mar 109:05
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Latest update from the MHRA on the regulatory framework for advanced therapies

Keynotes
Jacob George, Chief Medical and Scientific Officer, MHRA
Mar 109:45
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Fireside Chat: Navigating the landscape for gene therapies to achieve commercialisation

Keynotes
Moderator: Andrew Joseph, Europe Correspondent, STAT
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Anne Rosser, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Anne Rosser, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Bernd Giebel, Professor, University Hospital Essen

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Bernd Giebel, Professor, University Hospital Essen
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Claudia Andretta, Strategic Advisor, Sichem Bio

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Claudia Andretta, Strategic Advisor, Sichem Bio
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: David Morrow, Scientific Lead for Advanced Therapies, EATRIS

Regulation (Track 1)
David Morrow, Scientific Lead for Advanced Therapies, EATRIS
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Ilves Sanna, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials & Aseptic Services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Ilves Sanna, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials & Aseptic Services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Jon Amund Kyte, Head of Department for Clinical Cancer Research, University of Oslo, Oslo University Hospital

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Manal Mohammed, Associate Professor, University of Westminster

Innovation (Track 2)
Manal Mohammed, Associate Professor, University of Westminster
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Rajvinder Karda, Professor in Gene Therapy, Institute for Women’s Health, University College London

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Rajvinder Karda, Professor in Gene Therapy, Institute for Women’s Health, University College London
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Sara Nolbrant, Director, Pre-GMP Facility, Lund Stem Cell Center

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Sara Nolbrant, Director, Pre-GMP Facility, Lund Stem Cell Center
Mar 1011:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Toby Gamlen, Head of Manufacturing, Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre, University of Sheffield

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Toby Gamlen, Head of Manufacturing, Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre, University of Sheffield
Mar 1012:00
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Accelerating the development of cell therapies through pre-GMP infrastructure

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Sara Nolbrant, Director, Pre-GMP Facility, Lund Stem Cell Center
Mar 1012:00
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Democratisation of whole genome sequencing at a population scale: Implications for precision medicine

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 1012:00
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Developing a cell therapy for Huntington’s disease

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Anne Rosser, Professor of Clinical Neurosciences, Cardiff University
Mar 1012:00
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Developing better solid tumour targeting by allogenic gamma delta T cell therapy through biomimetic modelling

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Daniel Fowler, Research Fellow, UCL
Mar 1012:00
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Developing next generation medicines: Delivering a gene therapy for common indications

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Mustafa Munye, VP Operations, Complement Therapeutics
Mar 1012:00
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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 1012:00
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Getting in early: Realising the value of regulatory engagement

Regulation (Track 1)
Mar 1012:00
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Leveraging platforms to support suspension process for LVV manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Chrysanthi Sitmalidou, Senior Scientist, Orchard Therapeutics
Mar 1012:00
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Optimising the antigen sensitivity of immunotherapies by engineering matched extracellular sizes

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Omer Dushek, Professor of Molecular Immunology, University of Oxford
Mar 1012:00
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Vaccine innovation pathway: Delivering treatment to patients outside the hospital

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Ilves Sanna, Head of Pharmacy Clinical Trials & Aseptic Services, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1012:20
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Developing an ocular gene therapy for CLN2 Batten’s disease

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Robert Henderson, Honorary Associate Professor, UCL GOS Institute of Child Health
Mar 1012:20
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Engineered bacteria to enhance cell therapy responses

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Pedro Correa de Sampaio, CEO, Neobe Therapeutics
Mar 1012:20
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High-resolution quality control in new cells and tissues using single-cell and spatial transcriptomics

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 1012:20
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In vivo gene editing for rare disease treatment

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Marcello Maresca, Senior Director, Genome Engineering Team, AstraZeneca
Mar 1012:20
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Overview of clinical trials in Thailand

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Chaiyong Koaykul, Lecturer, Faculty of Medicine, Chulalongkorn University-Excellence Center For Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products
Mar 1012:20
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Use of CAR-T regs for the treatment of rheumatoid diseases

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Marc Martinez-Llordella, Founder and VP Biology, Quell Therapeutics
Mar 1012:40
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Accelerating clinical trials set-up and delivery

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Beatriz Duran, Consultant Pharmacist and Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service and ATMPs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1012:40
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CAR-T therapy targeting solid cancers

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Mar 1012:40
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Creating operational efficiency in flow cytometry workflows

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Padraig Donlon, Analytical Development Research Scientist, Autolus
Mar 1012:40
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Developing a bacteriophage therapy

Innovation (Track 2)
Manal Mohammed, Associate Professor, University of Westminster
Mar 1012:40
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From bench to clinic: Unlocking the power of data modelling for accelerating cell therapies

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Jose Meseguer Ripolles, Head, Translational Digital and Data Science, Resolution Therapeutics
Mar 1012:40
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Lentiviral vector manufacturing and quality aspects in a GMP academic facility

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Mar 1012:40
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Novel gene therapies for incurable inherited childhood epilepsy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Rajvinder Karda, Professor in Gene Therapy, Institute for Women’s Health, University College London
Mar 1012:40
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Novel platform of glycoengineered sEV for superior drug delivery and gene therapy

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Steffen Goletz, Professor, Department of Biotechnology and Biomedicine, Danish Technical University
Mar 1012:40
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Mar 1012:40
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Specialist viral vector manufacturing in Northern England: Opportunities and regional challenges

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Toby Gamlen, Head of Manufacturing, Gene Therapy Innovation and Manufacturing Centre, University of Sheffield
Mar 1013:00
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Challenges and strategies for the development of bicistronic AAV gene therapies for retinal disorders

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Christopher Benwell, Assistant Director of Technical Analytics, ikarovec
Mar 1013:00
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Error-free genome editing for eradication of life-threatening persistent virus infections

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Mar 1013:00
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How pharmacy guidance is standardising ATMP implementation for marketed & investigational medicines

Regulation (Track 1)
Anne Black, Regional QA Specialist Pharmacist and Qualified Person, NHS Specialist Pharmacy Service
Mar 1013:00
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IMANs:Neutrophil based cell therapy for cancer and beyond

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Mar 1013:00
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Innovating new antibody drug conjugate strategies

Innovation (Track 2)
Marc de la Roche, Asst. Professor, Dept. of Biochemistry, University of Cambridge
Mar 1013:00
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Navigating the complex regulatory and compliance requirements for GMP sites

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Tatyana Matveeva, Director of cGMP Operations, Mass General Hospital
Mar 1013:00
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Regulatory T cell therapies in transplantation

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Fadi Issa, Professor of Transplantation, University of Oxford
Mar 1013:00
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Reprogrammable gene therapy for neuroblastoma

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Tina Karapouliou, Research Fellow, UCL GOS ICH
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Alejandro Madrigal, Professor of Haematology, UCL Cancer Institute

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Alejandro Madrigal, OBE FMedSci, Professor of Haematology, UCL Cancer Institute
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Andrew Roddam, Founder & Principal, Cibola Life Sciences Ltd

Regulation (Track 1)
Andrew Roddam, Founder & Principal, Cibola Life Sciences Ltd
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Anji Miller, Skills Lead, Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies, Programme Director, Translational Skills, LifeArc

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Anji Miller, Skills Lead, Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies/Programme Director, Translational Skills, LifeArc
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Beatriz Duran, Consultant Pharmacist and Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service and ATMPs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Beatriz Duran, Consultant Pharmacist and Head of Clinical Trials Pharmacy Service and ATMPs, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Elsa Abranches, Chief Scientific Officer, ViSync Technologies

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Giorgia Santilli, Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Giorgia Santilli, Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Owen Bain, Director/Qualified Person, Cell & Vector Innovation Centre, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Owen Bain, Director/Qualified Person, Cell & Vector Innovation Centre, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Ricardo Baptista CTO, SmartCella

Innovation (Track 2)
Ricardo Baptista, Chief Technology Officer, SmartCella
Mar 1014:20
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Chair’s Remarks: Salah Mansour, Professor, University of Southampton

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Salah Mansour, Professor, University of Southampton
Mar 1014:25
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Advanced cell imaging across sectors

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Davide Danovi, Independent Partner, Hoya Consulting
Mar 1014:25
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CAR NK cells for autoimmunity

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Jiri Eitler, Principal Investigator, Dresden University of Technology
Mar 1014:25
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Cell therapy manufacturing transitioning from research to GMP

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Owen Bain, Director/Qualified Person, Cell & Vector Innovation Centre, Royal Free London NHS Foundation Trust
Mar 1014:25
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Engineering Chimeric Antigen Receptor (CAR) T Cells with Novel Costimulatory Domains

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Ali Roghanian, Professor in Cancer Immunotherapy, University of Southampton
Mar 1014:25
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Evolving gene editing for in-born errors of immunity

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Giorgia Santilli, Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
Mar 1014:25
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Formulation and delivery of new modalities

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Mar 1014:25
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Lipid nano particle biodistribution for gene therapy

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Nagy Habib, Professor of Surgery, Imperial College London
Mar 1014:25
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Targeted delivery of advanced therapies and other medicinal payloads

Innovation (Track 2)
Ricardo Baptista, Chief Technology Officer, SmartCella
Mar 1014:25
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Treg cells in the clinic: Developing a cell therapy in autoimmunity

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Piotr Trzonkowski, CEO, PolTREG
Mar 1014:25
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What does the Biotech Act mean for the cell and gene community?

Regulation (Track 1)
Andrew Roddam, Founder & Principal, Cibola Life Sciences Ltd
Mar 1014:45
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Clinical Potential of MSC-EVs and Translational Challenges

Innovation (Track 2)
Bernd Giebel, Professor, University Hospital Essen
Mar 1014:45
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Combinatorial iNKT cell-based immunotherapy for blood cancers

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Anastasios Karadimitris, Professor, Langmuir Chair in Haematology and Consultant Haematologist, Imperial College London
Mar 1014:45
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Gene therapy for infantile parkinsonism

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Hester Chu, Research Assistant, Neurodegenerative Diseases, UCL
Mar 1014:45
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Lessons learned from academic CAR-T manufacturing and process robustness

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Mar 1014:45
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Off-the-shelf iNKT cell therapy

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Salah Mansour, Professor, University of Southampton
Mar 1014:45
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Overcoming challenges of platform technology qualification

Regulation (Track 1)
David Morrow, Scientific Lead for Advanced Therapies, EATRIS
Mar 1014:45
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Reprogramming T cell therapies

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Laurie Menger, Advanced T-cell Therapy group leader, Gustave Roussy/INSERM
Mar 1014:45
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Tech transfer for AAV manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Gaurav Bhavsar, Technical Director GTVF, Gene Therapy Vector Facility, Kings College London
Mar 1014:45
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The use of CAR-T reg to treat chronic inflammatory disease

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Sophie Blondel, Co-founder & CEO, Foxbio
Mar 1014:45
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Understanding the link between pre-clinical development and GMP manufacturing of ATMP

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Alessandra Magnani, Head of the advanced therapies and immunotherapy platform, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona
Mar 1015:05
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Advances in Manufacturing Strategies for Next-Generation Cell Therapies

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Mar 1015:05
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Developing a cell therapy program in Latin America: The Mexican model

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Alejandro Madrigal, OBE FMedSci, Professor of Haematology, UCL Cancer Institute
Mar 1015:05
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Development of a bicistronic dual pathway gene therapy platform to treat AMD: Focus on IKAR-001 for geographic atrophy

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec
Mar 1015:05
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Ex vivo and in vivo gene silencing for programmable therapeutic development

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Tom Payne, Chief Operating Officer, Laverock Therapeutics
Mar 1015:05
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Exploring the regulatory challenges for in vivo gene therapies

Regulation (Track 1)
Shirley Bartido, Principal Consultant, CELLiCONsultant
Mar 1015:05
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Fireside Chat: Building the workforce of the future to support ATMP development in the UK

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Moderator: Anji Miller, Skills Lead, Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies/Programme Director, Translational Skills, LifeArc
Janine Kirby, Professor, University of Sheffield
Mar 1015:05
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First in-human clinical trial of allogenic lab grown red blood cells

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Ash Toye, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Bristol & Co-founder, Scarlet Therapeutics, University of Bristol
Mar 1015:05
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Lessons learned on delivering cell therapy trials in non-oncology indications

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Ben Parker, Professor of Rheumatology and Director, NIHR Manchester Clinical Research Facility
Mar 1015:05
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Manufacturing lenti viral vector as drug product

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Adelina Dan, Senior MSAT Scientist, GTVF, King's College London
Mar 1015:05
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Stem cell derived extracellular vesicles as a substitute for cell therapy

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Alessandra Magnani, Head of the advanced therapies and immunotherapy platform, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Alessandra Magnani, Head of the advanced therapies and immunotherapy platform, Hospital Sant Joan de Déu Barcelona
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Ash Toye, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Bristol, Co-founder, Scarlet Therapeutics

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Ash Toye, Professor of Cell Biology, University of Bristol & Co-founder, Scarlet Therapeutics, University of Bristol
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Darius Widera, Professor of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, University of Reading

Innovation (Track 2)
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: David Peritt, Chief Scientific Officer, Lupagen

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
David Peritt, Chief Scientific Officer, Lupagen
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Katie Binley, Chief Scientific Officer, ikarovec
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Michael Aigner, Head of Manufacturing / QP, University Hospital Erlangen

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Olivier Gerrit de Jong, Assistant Professor, Utrecht University

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Olivier Gerrit de Jong, Assistant Professor, Utrecht University
Mar 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Pedro Silva Couto, Lecturer, University of Bath

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Pedro Silva Couto, Lecturer, University of Bath
Mar 1015:55
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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 1015:55
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Chair’s Remarks: Victor Hernandez, CSO, Axovia Therapeutics Ltd

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Victor Hernandez, CSO, Axovia Therapeutics
Mar 1016:00
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A modular strategy for extracellular vesicle-mediated CRISPR-Cas9 delivery through aptamer-based loading and UV-activated cargo release

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Olivier Gerrit de Jong, Assistant Professor, Utrecht University
Mar 1016:00
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CARKey: A multi-specific CAR platform for overcoming solid tumour antigen heterogeneity

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
John Bridgeman, CSO, ImmunoKey
Mar 1016:00
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Developing a regulatory strategy with the end in mind guided by the target development profile

Regulation (Track 1)
Kathryn Parsley, SVP, Regulatory Affairs and Product Development Executive, Complement Therapeutics
Mar 1016:00
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Developing a retinol cell therapy: Moving from bench to manufacturing

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Natalie Francis, Head of Process Development, King's College London
Mar 1016:00
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Hydrogel-supported manufacture of MSC-derived EVs

Innovation (Track 2)
Oscar Garcia, Postdoctoral Fellow, BOKU University
Mar 1016:00
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Making CAR-T cells efficacious for solid tumours

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Jun Ishihara, Associate Professor, Imperial College London
Mar 1016:00
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Novel muscle tropic viral vectors: Design and manufacturing

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
Angela Columbano, Head Business Development and Partnership, Genethon
Mar 1016:00
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Routes of administration for CNS hypothalamic disorders

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
Victor Hernandez, CSO, Axovia Therapeutics
Mar 1016:00
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UK stem cell network: Leveraging scientific communities in the UK

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Lyn Healy, Visiting Scientist, King's College London
Mar 1016:00
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Using lipid systems biology towards diagnostic and therapeutic gain

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Sheba Jarvis, Consultant Endocrinology, Imperial College London
Mar 1016:20
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AAV gene therapies: Solving the challenge of neutralising antibodies

Gene Therapy (Track 7)
George Frodsham, Founder & CEO, MediSieve Limited
Mar 1016:20
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Designing a gene therapy trial for rare disease

Pre-Clinical & Clinical (Track 4)
Mar 1016:20
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Enabling LNP-DNA delivery to target peripheral nerve diseases

Start-ups Showcase (Track 6)
Gonzalo Fernández-Miranda, CEO, CureAge Therapeutics
Mar 1016:20
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Gene editing for neuromuscular conditions

Gene Editing (Track 5)
Alberto Malerba, Senior Lecturer, Gene Therapy, The Royal Veterinary College
Mar 1016:20
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Hospital system readiness for the delivery of advanced therapies: Bottlenecks and opportunities

Cell Therapy (Track 3)
Christian Chabannon, Professor of Medicine in Cell Biology at Aix-Marseille Université. Medical Director & QP, Institut Paoli-Calmettes (IPC)
Mar 1016:20
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Modified cell therapies to overcome solid tumours

Gene Modified Cell Therapy (Track 8)
Jonathan Sumner, Associate Principal Scientist, Astrazeneca
Mar 1016:20
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Scaling 3D culture in physiological conditions to support manufacturing

Cell Therapy Manufacturing (Track 10)
Cornelia Kasper, Head of Institute for Cell and Tissue Culture Technologies, University Of Natural Resources And Life Sciences Vienna
Mar 1016:20
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Strategic Integration of Good AI Practice and Regulatory Flexibility to expedite cell and gene therapy development

Regulation (Track 1)
Anna Koptina, CEO, Exellerium
Mar 1016:20
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Therapeutic lab grown red blood cells for metabolic disease

Innovation (Track 2)
Marjolein Meinders, Co-Founder, Scarlet Therapeutics
Mar 1016:20
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Towards a digital twin for lentiviral vector chromatography

Viral Vector Manufacturing (Track 9)
George Pamenter, Research Fellow, UCL
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