By Syd McLean This is not an easy question. Decreasing the cost of CAR-T is a complicated area of study, and the required solutions will come from both scientists, engineers, clinicians, and economists. What is CAR-T therapy? Chimeric Antigen Receptor…
By Giorgio Matronola While strolling through the vascular and lymphatic system, picture yourself as a T-cell - a cell of the immune system that kills pathogen-infected cells. Suddenly you find yourself inside a leukapheresis machine and snugly placed in a…
Andrew Porter - 17th August 1955 to 30th August 2023 During the BSGCT's 2024 Conference, the society's president Rafael J. Yáñez-Muñoz led tribute to long-standing BSGCT member Dr Andy Porter who passed away last year after a short illness. Having…
ECR Networking Event, 2024 The ECDC sub-committee organised a networking event for Early Career Researchers attending the Oxford 2024 conference in June, this included a lunch and walking tour of Oxford. These events gave ECRs a chance to interact with…
The 2024 BSGCT Annual Conference took place from 17-19 June at the Saïd Business School in Oxford. View the full programme and list of posters below: View Programme View Poster List Delegates can access the conference Abstract Book in My…
The BSGCT Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement Award (PPIE) Award 2024 has been jointly given to the Sowden Lab and the Norrie Disease Foundation, for the Norrie Disease Conference 2023 that they co-developed to bridge the gap between families,…
Professor Adrian Thrasher The BSGCT board considered that Prof Adrian Thrasher has conducted pioneering studies in gene therapy for primary immunodeficiencies and retinal disorders, leading to several successful clinical trials. This seminal work in developing gene therapies has proven curative…
Professor Simon Waddington The BSGCT board considered that Prof Simon Waddington’s dedication to helping the society’s outreach and engagement goals is outstanding. He has supported BSGCT from its inception and has selflessly given his time to present at the annual…
Congratulations to Professor Adrian Thrasher on receiving the BSGCT Outstanding Achievement Award 2024, and Professor Simon Waddington on receiving the BSGCT Services to the Society Award 2024. Click the links below to read more about their work and why they…
The BSGCT Board is delighted to invite applications for election to the Board of BSGCT and as Early Career Representatives. BSGCT Board Members Nominations are invited from BSGCT members for election to the Board of the BSGCT, to be filled…