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About the Advanced Therapies Symposium 2024
Celebrating ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s expertise in advanced therapies and its unique multidisciplinary approach, the inaugural ÂÒÂ×Ðã Advanced Therapies Symposium aims to bring together ÂÒÂ×Ðã 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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã’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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã'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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã.

¶Ù²¹³Ù±ð:ÌýWednesday 24 April 2024
Time:ÌýRegistration 8.30; Seminar 9.00 - 17.30; Networking Reception 17.30 - 19.00
Open to: ÂÒÂ×Ðã staff and students, UCR BRCs*, and external partners
Venue:ÌýKennedy Lecture Theatre,ÌýÂÒÂ×Ðã Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EHÌý (, Local area map and transportation)

Learn more:

*ÂÒÂ×Ðã BRCs refer to: NIHR ÂÒÂ×ÐãH Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.

Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)

Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã academics
£25


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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

Emma Morris

Professor of Clinical Cell and Gene Therapy, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Institute of Immunity & Transplantation; Director, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Division of Infection and Immunity, ÂÒÂ×Ðã; Consultant Haematologist, Haematopoietic Stem Cell Transplantation; Lead, Adult Immunodeficiency HSCT and Gene Therapy ServiceÌý

Paul Gissen

Clinical Professor in Paediatric Metabolic Medicine and an Honorary Consultant at ÂÒÂ×Ðã Great Ormond Street Hospital for Children



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bobby gaspar

Honorary Professor of Paediatrics and Immunology, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health



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Gabriele Lignani

Professor of Translational Neuroscience, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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Haiyan Zhou

Associate Professor, Genetics & Genomic Medicine Department, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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Amit Nathwani

Senior National Institute for Health Research (NIHR) Investigator and Professor of Haematology, ÂÒÂ×Ðã; Founder and CEO of NovalGen

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sarah tabrizi

Director of the ÂÒÂ×Ðã Huntington’s Disease Centre; Joint Head of Department of Neurodegenerative Disease, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Queen Square Institute of Neurology; Principal Investigator, UK Dementia Research Institute; Honorary Consultant Neurologist, National Hospital for Neurology and Neurosurgery

Qasim Rafiq

Professor of Bioprocess Engineering, Department of Biochemical Engineering, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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Clair Roddie

Consultant Haematologist at ÂÒÂ×ÐãH and Associate Professor in Haematology at ÂÒÂ×Ðã

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Other Presenters - Early Career ResearhersÌý

Stephanie Efthymiou

Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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Annalucia Darbey

Research Fellow, Department of Neuromuscular Diseases, ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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portrait of Amy McTague

Clinical Consultant - Research Fellow, Developmental Neurosciences Department, ÂÒÂ×Ðã

Session Chairs & Panellists

Portrait of Prof Geraint Rees
Professor Geraint Rees
Vice-Provost (Research, Innovation & Global Engagement), ÂÒÂ×Ðã
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Simon Waddington

Professor of Gene Therapy, Maternal & Fetal Medicine, ÂÒÂ×Ðã; Chair of ÂÒÂ×Ðã Therapeutic Innovation Networks (TINs) – Cell and Gene Therapy

Dimitri Michael Kullmann

Professor of Neurology Clinical & Experimental Epilepsy, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Queen Square Institute of Neurology

Rajvinder Karda

Associate Professor in Gene Therapy, EGA Institute for Women's Health, ÂÒÂ×Ðã

Daniel Bracewell

Professor of Bioprocess Analysis, Department of Biochemical Engineering, ÂÒÂ×Ðã

Anne Lane

CEO, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Business

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Richard Fagan

Director of BioPharm, ÂÒÂ×Ðã Business
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Portrait of Prof Claire Booth

Mahboubian Professor in Gene Therapy and Paediatric Immunology, Head of Infection, Immunity and Inflammation Department, ÂÒÂ×Ðã; 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

Manju Kurian

Professor of Neurogenetics
and NIHR Research Professor, ÂÒÂ×Ðã-Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health

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External Panellist

Portrait of Elisa Petris

Lead Partner, Syncona Investment Management Ltd

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Program Highlights

Symposium Lecture Theatre
Pioneering science
The symposiumÌýfeatures speakers from across ÂÒÂ×Ðã to explore their pioneering advanced therapies research, showcasing successful case studies, early-stage research, clinical experience and CAR T-cell manufacture and therapies.

Panel Discussions
Thought-provoking discussions
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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã's clinical experience.

Networking
NetworkingÌý
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.

ECR Poster Presentation
Emerging novel therapeutics
Meet ÂÒÂ×Ðã'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: ÂÒÂ×Ðã 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
    : ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s clinician’s experience
  • 17.30 -19.00
    Networking reception

View the agenda here.Ìý


Tickets

ÂÒÂ×Ðã staff and students; ÂÒÂ×Ðã BRCsÌý- Free registration with ÂÒÂ×Ðã email address (via the designated )
Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã delegatesÌý- Early bird by 31 March 2024 at £50; Full price £75 (book via the ÂÒÂ×Ðã Ticketing Platform)
Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã academics - £25Ìý(book via the ÂÒÂ×Ðã 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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã staff and students, please register your free tickets via the and ensure you register using your ÂÒÂ×Ðã email address.
  • If you are a member of the ÂÒÂ×Ðã BRCs and do not have a ÂÒÂ×Ðã email, please indicate the BRC you work for and use your designated work email during registration.
  • Registrations for free tickets without a valid ÂÒÂ×Ðã email or without specifying the BRC you work for or providing a designated work email will be cancelled.
  • ÂÒÂ×Ðã BRCs refer to: NIHR ÂÒÂ×ÐãH Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre.
  • For all non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã delegates, please book your ticket via ÂÒÂ×Ðã Ticketing Platform .

⬇ Ìý⬇ Ìý⬇ÌýÌýBook your ticket now to secure your place.ÌýÌý⬇ Ìý⬇ Ìý⬇

Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã delegates
Early bird by 31 MarÌý2024
£50 (full price £75)

Non-ÂÒÂ×Ðã academics
£25

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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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã Advanced Therapies Symposium invites ÂÒÂ×Ðã 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 ÂÒÂ×Ðã 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.


Photography

There will be photographs taken during the symposium. By registering for this symposium, you agree that your image may be used in future ÂÒÂ×Ðã promotional material.


Organiser

ÂÒÂ×Ðã Translational Research Office

TheÌýÂÒÂ×Ðã Translational Research Office (TRO)Ìýis an integral part of ÂÒÂ×Ðã’s biomedical research powerhouse. As an expert team of applied scientists and business developers, we support our researchers in realising their translational ambition by offering strategic advice, funding support, and bridging the gap with industry to help establish collaborations that drive the pipeline of therapeutic, device and diagnostic innovations.


Get involved

Sponsorship enquiries:
Kristy Tsang
kristy.tsang@ucl.ac.uk

General enquiries:
tins@ucl.ac.uk

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