Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies

We are delighted to share that the Sheffield Hub, the GTIMC, hosted a very successfully opening event yesterday. Congratulations to Mimoun Azzouz and the whole team!

ANNOUNCEMENT 📢 NHSBT Cellular & Molecular Therapies are excited to offer a limited number of additional places on our free, short online training programme designed to introduce key concepts in Continuous Improvement (CI). The programme is aimed at NHS staff or UK academic researchers working in cell & gene therapy, who want to keep improving their practices and processes. Sound interesting? Then take a look at all the details below ⏬ and contact cmt@nhsbt.nhs.uk 📧 to apply or find out more information. Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies Medical Research Council LifeArc

Having a great time at #AdvancedTherapiesEurope in Estoril! Be sure to visit us at the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies stand in the Innovation Zone. We would love to discuss how we can assist with your cell & gene therapy needs. If you would like to meet during the conference, then please email charlotte.mchugh@nhsbt.nhs.uk 📧 We look forward to meeting more of you throughout the rest of the conference! #ATE24 #conference #cellandgenetherapy #nhsbt #cellularandmoleculartherapy

My colleague Charlotte McHugh from NHSBT Cellular & Molecular Therapies and I are having a great day 2 at #AdvancedTherapiesEurope in Lisbon. Make sure you stop by our stand in the Innovation Zone, we’d love to find out more about your projects and if we can support you with #GMPViralVector. #viralvector #GMP #NHSBT #KCL #manufacture

A fantastic opportunity to join the Sheffield Innovation Hub!

The UK’s cell and gene therapy sector stands at the forefront of groundbreaking medical advancements, yet it faces a significant skills gap that poses a challenge to its continued progress. In our latest article, Professor Qasim Rafiq reflects on progress of the Skills Strategy published in 2023 by the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies (IHfGT) to address this pressing issue. The strategy aims to cultivate a skilled workforce capable of driving the UK’s leadership in gene therapy. It underscores the collaborative approach required to train highly qualified personnel capable of supporting the UK’s aim to remain a leader in advanced therapies. Professor Rafiq highlights key messages from the launch event, including: ·      Integrating and aligning IHfGT’s training activity with existing schemes to amplify the sector’s capacity. ·      Educating the next generation of clinicians and pharmacists about the transformative potential of gene therapy. ·      Learning lessons from COVID-19 to build on policy and public awareness of biotherapeutic manufacture. ·      Establishing clear career paths to attract and retain talent. ·      Introducing bursaries to increase diversity and ease student and trainee access to the field. Read the full article to discover how this Skills Strategy is addressing the critical need for skilled professionals in this rapidly evolving field. Follow this link to access the full article: https://lnkd.in/dJ8QwsSU

At the Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies, we are passionate about inspiring the next generation of scientists and demonstrating the incredible potential of gene therapy. We recently had the opportunity to participate in the Cheltenham Science Festival, where the summer communications intern at LifeArc, Mariya Spatar, had a truly inspiring experience. In her latest blog post, Mariya shared her personal journey of discovering the wonders of science and how the festival reshaped her perception of gene therapy. From engaging in interactive activities at our stand, to attending a panel discussion featuring renowned experts, Mariya’s experience highlights the importance of making science exciting for everyone. We invite you to read Mariya’s inspiring story and discover how the Cheltenham Science Festival is making a difference in fostering enthusiasm for science in the next generation. Follow the link to the blog post: https://lnkd.in/d9SvWRAt

“Gene therapy is emerging as a revolutionary approach to treating a wide range of diseases”. In our latest article, we delve into the key insights from the “Gene Therapy: The Future of Medicine?” panel discussion at the Cheltenham Science Festival. This event brought together experts to explore the current state and the future potential of gene therapy as a one-time treatment with lifelong effects, the challenges of delivering viral vectors to the correct cells, the importance of early screening, and the potential impact of artificial intelligence on advancing gene therapy. Read the full article to learn more about the key insights from the event: https://lnkd.in/dTtsNwe4 Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) LifeArc Medical Research Council Bobby Gaspar Rajvinder Karda Vivienne Parry

The future of medicine is looking brighter after an inspiring week at Cheltenham Science Festival. We are proud to have played a part in educating and engaging the public about the bright potential of #GeneTherapy.  #CheltSciFest  Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) LifeArc Medical Research Council

What an incredible week at Cheltenham Science Festival! We would like to say a very big thank you to everyone who visited our interactive stand, attended our panel session, and participated in the workshops. Your curiosity and enthusiasm made this week a great success! #CheltSciFest  Innovation Hubs for Gene Therapies Cell and Gene Therapy Catapult British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) LifeArc Medical Research Council