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Official account of the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy. Visit our website to join us, check our next events & latest blog posts.

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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Jun 5
🌟 Researcher Spotlight: Asiya Fatima 🌟 MSc in Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine | BSGCT Writing Comp 2026 runner-up | exploring α-synuclein & translational research. Read her blog 👉 bsgct.org/researcher-spotlig…
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 27
🧬 Applications are now OPEN for the BSGCT Pilot Research Grant 2026! 💷 Up to £5,000 to support innovative gene & cell therapy research 🔬 Designed for postdocs to develop novel ideas & generate preliminary data 📅 Deadline: 31 July 2026, 5pm 📩 Apply: admin@bsgct.org
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 15
We’re excited to welcome you to the BSGCT Annual Conference 2026! Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 14
The BSGCT PPIE Award 2026 goes to Tia Papoutselou for leading patient engagement at Rinri Therapeutics, shaping Rincell-1 with input from the hearing loss community, recognised as exemplary by the Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency.
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 14
The British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference starts tomorrow! 🎉 We’re excited to welcome the community to Newcastle for inspiring science, collaboration, and networking. See you there! 👋
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 13
🎤 Speaker announcement 🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Dr Emile van den Akker to the BSCGT Annual Conference!Advancing lab-grown blood cells and gene therapies for disorders like SCD and thalassemia. Book here: bsgct.org/annual-conference/…
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 13
Steve Howe has received the BSGCT Services to the Society Award for his longstanding contributions—Board member (2008–14), conference organiser, and champion of collaborations and engagement.
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 13
Have you booked your place at the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference yet? 👀 Don’t miss out on cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration in gene & cell therapy. 🎟️ Register now: bsgct.org/annual-conference/
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 12
Visit Silver Sponsor STEMCELL Technologies at Stand 9 at #BSGCT next week! Supporting cell & gene therapy research with 2,500 tools to accelerate discovery. Learn more: STEMCELL.com
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 11
Visit Silver Sponsor Testavec at Stand 8 at #BSGCT next week! Experts in gene therapy & CAR-T safety, with patented assays to assess DNA repair, cancer risk & vector quality.
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 11
Visit our Silver Sponsor MaxCyte at Stand 3 at #BSGCT next week! Advancing cell & gene therapy with ExPERT™ electroporation SeQure™ assays. Learn more: maxcyte.com
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 10
Professor Mimoun Azzouz has won the BSGCT Outstanding Achievement Award for pioneering gene therapy. At the University of Sheffield, he’s secured £34M , advanced neurological treatments, co-founded biotech firms, and trained 80 scientists.
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 10
🎤 Speaker announcement 🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Professor Shareen Forbes to the BSCGT Annual Conference! Advancing islet transplantation and next-generation therapies for Type 1 diabetes. Book here: bsgct.org/annual-conference/…
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 10
The British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference is happening next week! 🎉 Join us in Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration across gene & cell therapy. 🎟️ Last chance to register: bsgct.org/annual-conference/
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 9
🎤 Speaker announcement 🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Dr Efstratia Papoutselou to the BSCGT Annual Conference! Advancing first-in-human trials and patient-led approaches in hearing loss therapies. Book here: bsgct.org/annual-conference/…
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 9
We’re excited to host the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference at the Frederick Douglass Centre! 📍 A modern, award-winning venue in the heart of Newcastle—perfect for collaboration, science & networking. 📅 15–17 April 2026 🎟️ bsgct.org/annual-conference/
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 8
🎤 Speaker announcement 🎤 We’re pleased to welcome Professor James Shaw to the BSCGT Annual Conference! A leader in diabetes and islet transplantation, advancing stem cell therapies to restore insulin production. Book here: bsgct.org/annual-conference/…
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 8
Just 1 week to go until the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference!⏳ We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration. 🎟️ Final chance to register: bsgct.org/annual-conference/
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 7
The updated programme for the BSGCT Annual Conference is now live. Explore sessions, speakers and plan your visit: bsgct.org/annual-conference/… #BSGCT #GeneTherapy #CellTherapy
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BSGCT@_BSGCT
Apr 7
ECRs - join us ahead of the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy Annual Conference! 📅 14 April (pre-conference) A relaxed social with a fun activity meal 🍽️ Meet fellow early career researchers & kick things off together, free & ECRs only!
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