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- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s first Advanced Therapies Symposium: Unveiling one of the largest pipelines from lab to market
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ ATMP report
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About the Advanced Therapies Symposium 2024
Celebrating Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s expertise in advanced therapies and its unique multidisciplinary approach, the inaugural Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Advanced Therapies Symposium aims to bring together Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ scientists, research and clinical collaborators, funding entities, and healthcare industry leaders who specialise in this area.
This exclusive one-day event (in-person only) serves as a dynamic platform to explore Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s pioneering research in advanced therapies, emphasising the potential for translating research into innovative therapeutics for patient benefit and addressing real-life challenges. The event will have a strong focus on Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s early-stage research and clinical experience alongside presentations on successful case studies, and panel discussions on industry and VC investments in spinouts. Delegates will be able to join the networking sessions throughout the day, which provides an invaluable opportunity for interaction with research and industry experts, fostering collaborations and connections within and beyond Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾.
¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýWednesday 24 April 2024
Time:ÌýRegistration 8.30; Seminar 9.00 - 17.30; Networking Reception 17.30 - 19.00
Open to: Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ staff and students, UCR BRCs*, and external partners
Venue:ÌýKennedy Lecture Theatre,ÌýÂ鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EHÌý (, Local area map and transportation)
Learn more:
- AgendaÌý
- e-ProgrammeÌý
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ brochure: Introducing one of the world's largest development pipelines for Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMP)
*Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ BRCs refer to: NIHR Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾H Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.
Non-Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)
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Quick Links:
Poster Abstract Submission |ÌýSponsorship OpportunitiesÌý| Speakers, Session Chairs & PanalistsÌý| Program HighlightsÌýÌý| Get Involved
Speakers
In order of appearance:Ìý
Professor of Clinical Cell and Gene Therapy, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Institute of Immunity & Transplantation; Director, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Division of Infection and Immunity, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾; Consultant Haematologist, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Lead, Adult Immunodeficiency HSCT and Gene Therapy ServiceÌý
Clinical Professor in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine and an Honorary Consultant at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children
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Honorary Professor of Paediatrics and Immunology, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
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Professor of Translational Neuroscience, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Associate Professor, Genetics & Genomic Medicine Department, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Senior National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Investigator and Professor of Haematology, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾; Founder and CEO of NovalGen
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Director of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Huntington’s Disease Centre; Joint Head of Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Queen Square Institute of Neurology; Principal Investigator, UK Dementia Research Institute; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery
Professor of Bioprocess Engineering, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Consultant Haematologist at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾H and Associate Professor in Haematology at Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Other Presenters - Early Career ResearhersÌý
Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Clinical Consultant - Research Fellow, Developmental Neurosciences Department, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
Session Chairs & Panellists
Professor Geraint Rees
Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
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Professor of Gene Therapy, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾; Chair of Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs) – Cell and Gene Therapy
Professor of Neurology Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Queen Square Institute of Neurology
Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, EGA Institute for Women's Health, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
Professor of Bioprocess Analysis, Department of Biochemical Engineering, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾
CEO, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Business
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Director of BioPharm, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Business
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Mahboubian Professor in Gene Therapy and Paediatric Immunology, Head of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾; Deputy Theme Lead Gene, Stem and Cell Therapy, GOSH NIHR BRC; Cell & Gene Therapy Service Clinical Academic Lead; Consultant in Paediatric Immunology, Great Ormond Street Hospital
Professor of Neurogenetics and NIHR Research Professor, Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾-Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health
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External Panellist
Lead Partner, Syncona Investment Management Ltd
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Program Highlights
The symposiumÌýfeatures speakers from across Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ to explore their pioneering advanced therapies research, showcasing successful case studies, early-stage research, clinical experience and CAR T-cell manufacture and therapies.
Experts across the translational research pathway in advanced therapies are invited to the featured panel discussions to delve into the subjects of investment involving industry, VCs, and spinouts, as well as Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s clinical experience.
Connect with over a hundred advanced therapies experts at the various networking sessions built into the day, establishing new 1:1 contacts and generating leads for potential collaborations.
Meet Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾'s early career researchers who will showcase their novel therapeutic research at the poster presentations.
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Event Program
- 8.30 - 9.00
Registration - 9.00 - 17.30
Session 1: Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Advanced Therapy Successful Case Studies
Session 2: Early-stage Research
Session 3: Clinical Experience
Session 4: CAR T-cell manufacture and therapies
Panel Discussion 1: Investment: Industry, VCs & Spinouts
Panel Discussion 2: Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøվ’s clinician’s experience - 17.30 -19.00
Networking reception
View the agenda here.Ìý
Tickets
Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ staff and students; Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ BRCsÌý- Free registration with Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ email address (via the designated )
Non-Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ delegatesÌý- Early bird by 31 March 2024 at £50; Full price £75 (book via the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Ticketing Platform)
Non-Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ academics - £25Ìý(book via the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Ticketing Platform)
All prices are VAT inclusive.Ìý
Due to the popularity of the event and limited venue capacity, entry is only guaranteed for those that have pre-registered.
Please note:
- This is an in-person only event. For Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ staff and students, please register your free tickets via the and ensure you register using your Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ email address.
- If you are a member of the Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ BRCs and do not have a Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ email, please indicate the BRC you work for and use your designated work email during registration.
- Registrations for free tickets without a valid Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ email or without specifying the BRC you work for or providing a designated work email will be cancelled.
- Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ BRCs refer to: NIHR Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾H Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.
- For all non-Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ delegates, please book your ticket via Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Ticketing Platform .
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Non-Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)
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Meet our Sponsors
Meet our sponsors at the exhibition and networking space during the event. Interact with their representatives to gain insights into their expertise and create new connections for potential collaborations.
Lunch Sponsor
Other SponsorsÌý
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Poster Abstract Submission [CLOSED]
The Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Advanced Therapies Symposium invites Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ early career researchers (students, postdocs, junior PIs and other self-defining ECRs) from all research disciplines to submit abstracts for poster presentations at the symposium. This is an opportunity to share your research, inspire others, network with fellow researchers and reach a wide audience.
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Etiquette
Places are limited and on a first-come-first-served basis. To reduce waste and prevent people from missing out, please make sure to cancel your order if you are no longer able to attend.
Accessibility
We aim to make this an inclusive and accessible event andÌýwill fascilitate any additional requests when possible.
• There is a ramp/slope at the entrance of Â鶹´«Ã½ÊÓƵÍøÕ¾ Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health. The ramp/slope is located to the right as you face the entrance.
• Accessible toilets are available
• Vegan and vegetarian options will be providedÌýon the day; for additional dietary requirements, please inform us during the registration process.