ELRIG’s UK Forum

Advances in Cell & Gene Therapy

Free-to-attend!

Date

20 March 2025

Location

Cambridge, UK

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Event Overview

In the rapidly evolving field of cell and gene therapy, groundbreaking innovations are transforming the landscape of medical treatment and personalized medicine. This conference will focus on the latest advancements and cutting-edge methodologies driving progress in this dynamic area. 

Join us to explore pioneering research and novel therapeutic approaches that are expanding the possibilities for treating genetic disorders and cancers. Our event will bring together leading academic and industry experts to discuss the most recent developments, opportunities, and challenges in cell and gene therapy. 

The entire cell and gene drug discovery pipeline will be represented, covering key areas such as funding strategies, advanced techniques for discovering new therapeutic targets, breakthroughs in gene editing technologies, progress in the development and clinical implementation of gene therapies, innovations in cell-based therapies, the role of advanced imaging techniques in enhancing drug discovery, overcoming production challenges, and translating research into clinical practice to improve patient outcomes. 

This comprehensive session promises to provide valuable insights for researchers, clinicians, and industry professionals, covering the full spectrum of cell and gene therapy development.

Science Committee

Forum Directors

Matthew Fell

Verena Brucklacher-Waldert

Laverock Therapeutics

Swarna Balasubramanian

David Baker

Speakers

Find out more about our speaker line up, their talk titles & abstracts using the link below

Christos Georgiadis<br />

Christos Georgiadis

Sara Ghorashian

Sara Ghorashian

Swarna Balasubramanian

Hazel Jones

James Kusena<br />

James Kusena

Paola Pozzi<br />

Paola Pozzi

Sarah Smith-Moore<br />

Sarah Smith-Moore

Headshot of Claire Mulvey from CRUK Cambridge Institute

Claire Mulvey

Headshot of Vlad Seitan<br />

Vlad Seitan

Agenda

Forum agenda now available.

Exhibitors

Showcase your solutions or technology at this event. Limited exhibition space available – email us now sales@elrig.org

Venue & Accommodation

The Discovery Centre – AstraZeneca,
Biomedical Campus,
1 Francis Crick Ave,
Trumpington,
Cambridge
CB2 0AA

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FAQs

Are ELRIG events really FREE to attend?

Yes ELRIG events are FREE to attend.

We are a not-for-profit organisation hosting events for the drug discovery community. We believe that access to high quality science should be accessible to all. Find out more here.

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As a non-profit organisation, we aim to reduce food waste, and your cancellation helps support our sustainability efforts.

If your circumstances change and you can no longer attend, please cancel your ticket. Your confirmation email includes a link to the cancellation site.

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