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The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is the premier membership organization for professionals working in cell and gene therapy. On this network, we're sharing exciting stories from our members and the greater scientific community.
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- 3 days ago32 min
Advancements in Pediatric Cancer Therapy with Nirali Shah and Timothy Cripe
Molecular Therapy Oncology has released a new special collection, Advancements in Pediatric Cancer Therapy. Listen in as guest editor Nirali Shah and Editor-in-Chief Timothy Cripe discuss articles in this special collection, which covers the history, current landscape, and future direction of pediatric cancer therapy. Music: 'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auShow your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- 5 days ago38 min
From Innovation to Access: Patient Advocacy as a Strategic Partner with Sara Johnson Davis
In this episode of The Issue, Sara Johnson Davis, Senior Director of Government Affairs at Ardelyx and former Vice President, Head of Patient Advocacy & Policy at Fulcrum Therapeutics, joins host Sanjay D’Souza, PhD, to discuss the essential role of patient advocacy in cell and gene therapy. The conversation covers the evolving role of patient advocacy in drug development, from early research and clinical trial design to policy, commercialization, and access. Sara shares lessons from the sickle cell disease community, reflects on the transition of gene editing from experimental science to approved therapy, and explains why trust, infrastructure, and policy are essential to ensuring transformative treatments actually reach patients. Music: ‘Bright New Morning’ by Steven O’Brien – released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 18, 202648 min
Using AI to Drive Innovation in CGT with Le Cong, PhD
Recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, Le Cong, PhD joins hosts Jason West, PhD and Sanjay D’Souza, PhD for a discussion on his work in genome engineering and the early development of CRISPR/Cas9. The three then dive into Dr. Cong’s use of artificial intelligence tools developed and currently used by his lab. Dr. Cong is a 2026 recipient of ASGCT’s Outstanding New Investigator Awards. Music: ‘Bright New Morning’ by Steven O’Brien – released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Aug 6, 202639 min
The biological clock of aging and the possibility of lifespan extension with Christin Glorioso and John Bell
This episode focuses on Molecular Therapy’s upcoming special issue, the biological clock of aging and the possibility of lifespan extension. Listen in as Dr. Joseph Glorioso, Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Therapy, discusses the molecular mechanisms that drive senescence, determine longevity, and contribute to healthy aging with the guest editors of the special issue, Dr. Christin Glorioso from NeuroAge Therapeutics and Dr. John Bell from the University of Ottawa. Music: 'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auShow your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 30, 202633 min
Against the Odds: How Dr. Anna Maurer Built a Life in Science
In this episode recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Eirini Vamva, PhD interviews Anna Maurer, PhD of the University of Michigan. Dr. Maurer shares her story of growing up in Michigan and how her path led her to Harvard Medical School. She discusses her work in AAV and gives advice to individuals looking to enter the field of cell and gene therapy. Music: 'Dreamer' by Steven O'Brien – Released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 14, 202645 min
A Discussion on the Past, Present, and Future Promise of Gene Editing with Fyodor Urnov, PhD
Recorded on site at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Sanjay D’Souza, PhD, talks with Fyodor Urnov, PhD, about the evolution and future of gene editing. One of the 2026 ASGCT Catalyst Award co-recipients, Dr. Urnov, talks about his work in gene editing and discusses the need for collaboration in the field to bring more cell and gene therapies to patients. Music: ‘Bright New Morning’ by Steven O’Brien – released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jul 2, 202634 min
How rare diseases are shaping therapeutic innovation with Jennifer Adair, Claire Booth,Terry Flotte and Donald Kohn
This episode, recorded at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, focuses on Molecular Therapy Advances’ upcoming special issue, Beyond prevalance: How rare diseases are reshaping therapeutic innovation. Listen as Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Therapy Advances, Dr. Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, discusses the evolution of therapeutic development for rare diseases with guest editors Drs. Jennifer Adair, Claire Booth, Terence Flotte, and Donald Kohn. Music: 'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.auShow your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
- Jun 25, 202635 min
A Full-Circle Journey at Stanford: Get to Know ASGCT President Matthew Porteus, PhD
Scientists, Unedited is a monthly podcast hosted by Eirini Vamva, PhD, that spotlights the people behind scientific breakthroughs – their journeys, motivations, and lives beyond the lab. Each episode begins with personal stories, explores passions outside of science, and closes with an accessible conversation about the guest’s work for a general audience. In this first episode, Dr. Vamva sits down with ASGCT President Matthew Porteus, PhD, for a conversation about the winding path that brought him full circle back to Stanford University. The conversation offers a candid look at the personal experiences and motivations that have shaped Dr. Porteus’s career and his leadership in the field of cell and gene therapy.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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