British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy
@bsgct.bsky.social
Supporting progress & translation of gene & cell therapies
🔬 Could you be a BSGCT mentor?
Share your experience and help an early-career gene and cell therapy professional take their next career step.
📅 Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
#BSGCT #Mentoring
Share your experience and help an early-career gene and cell therapy professional take their next career step.
📅 Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
#BSGCT #Mentoring
September 15, 2026 at 2:07 PM
🔬 Could you be a BSGCT mentor?
Share your experience and help an early-career gene and cell therapy professional take their next career step.
📅 Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
#BSGCT #Mentoring
Share your experience and help an early-career gene and cell therapy professional take their next career step.
📅 Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
#BSGCT #Mentoring
The BSGCT August newsletter is out.
This month: the BSGCT Annual Conference 2027, Scientific Writing Competition spotlights, our 2026 Award winner interviews, the latest PPE Talk, School & Public Engagement Day 2027 and BEYOND postdoctoral opportunities.
Catch up with the latest. bsgct.org/login/
This month: the BSGCT Annual Conference 2027, Scientific Writing Competition spotlights, our 2026 Award winner interviews, the latest PPE Talk, School & Public Engagement Day 2027 and BEYOND postdoctoral opportunities.
Catch up with the latest. bsgct.org/login/
August 18, 2026 at 10:30 AM
The BSGCT August newsletter is out.
This month: the BSGCT Annual Conference 2027, Scientific Writing Competition spotlights, our 2026 Award winner interviews, the latest PPE Talk, School & Public Engagement Day 2027 and BEYOND postdoctoral opportunities.
Catch up with the latest. bsgct.org/login/
This month: the BSGCT Annual Conference 2027, Scientific Writing Competition spotlights, our 2026 Award winner interviews, the latest PPE Talk, School & Public Engagement Day 2027 and BEYOND postdoctoral opportunities.
Catch up with the latest. bsgct.org/login/
The BSGCT Annual Conference returns in 2027, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts to showcase cutting-edge research, clinical advances and innovation in gene and cell therapy.
Programme, speakers and exhibitor information will be announced soon.
#BSGCT2027
Programme, speakers and exhibitor information will be announced soon.
#BSGCT2027
August 7, 2026 at 1:24 PM
The BSGCT Annual Conference returns in 2027, bringing together researchers, clinicians and industry experts to showcase cutting-edge research, clinical advances and innovation in gene and cell therapy.
Programme, speakers and exhibitor information will be announced soon.
#BSGCT2027
Programme, speakers and exhibitor information will be announced soon.
#BSGCT2027
Join us today at 6:30pm for a free BSGCT talk with Dr Benjamin Jevans on developing stem cell therapies for Hirschsprung disease.
Register now. bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Register now. bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
July 29, 2026 at 11:17 AM
Join us today at 6:30pm for a free BSGCT talk with Dr Benjamin Jevans on developing stem cell therapies for Hirschsprung disease.
Register now. bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Register now. bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Congratulations to Jasmine Ardeleanu, runner-up in the BSGCT Scientific Writing Competition 2026.
Her article explores how gene therapy is transforming treatment for children with SCID.
Read more on our website.
Her article explores how gene therapy is transforming treatment for children with SCID.
Read more on our website.
July 28, 2026 at 9:46 AM
Congratulations to Jasmine Ardeleanu, runner-up in the BSGCT Scientific Writing Competition 2026.
Her article explores how gene therapy is transforming treatment for children with SCID.
Read more on our website.
Her article explores how gene therapy is transforming treatment for children with SCID.
Read more on our website.
Join BSGCT for an online seminar with Dr Benjamin Jevans on how stem cell therapies are developed from lab research to clinical treatment.
🗓️ Wed 29 July 2026
⏰ 18:30–19:15 BST
💻 Online
Register here: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
🗓️ Wed 29 July 2026
⏰ 18:30–19:15 BST
💻 Online
Register here: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
July 7, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Join BSGCT for an online seminar with Dr Benjamin Jevans on how stem cell therapies are developed from lab research to clinical treatment.
🗓️ Wed 29 July 2026
⏰ 18:30–19:15 BST
💻 Online
Register here: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
🗓️ Wed 29 July 2026
⏰ 18:30–19:15 BST
💻 Online
Register here: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Congratulations again to Professor Mimoun Azzouz, recipient of the BSGCT Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s Annual Conference.
In this interview, Professor Azzouz reflects on his career and shares his insights into the future of gene and cell therapy.
🎥 Watch the full interview below
In this interview, Professor Azzouz reflects on his career and shares his insights into the future of gene and cell therapy.
🎥 Watch the full interview below
Professor Mimoun Azzouz | BSGCT Outstanding Achievement Award Interview
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July 2, 2026 at 6:37 PM
Congratulations again to Professor Mimoun Azzouz, recipient of the BSGCT Outstanding Achievement Award at this year’s Annual Conference.
In this interview, Professor Azzouz reflects on his career and shares his insights into the future of gene and cell therapy.
🎥 Watch the full interview below
In this interview, Professor Azzouz reflects on his career and shares his insights into the future of gene and cell therapy.
🎥 Watch the full interview below
The BSGCT Pilot Research Grant 2026 is now open!
This funding call supports postdoctoral researchers in gene and cell therapy to explore new ideas, generate preliminary data, and build toward larger grants.
Up to £5,000 | 12 months
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (5pm)
Submit: [email protected]
This funding call supports postdoctoral researchers in gene and cell therapy to explore new ideas, generate preliminary data, and build toward larger grants.
Up to £5,000 | 12 months
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (5pm)
Submit: [email protected]
April 27, 2026 at 11:26 AM
The BSGCT Pilot Research Grant 2026 is now open!
This funding call supports postdoctoral researchers in gene and cell therapy to explore new ideas, generate preliminary data, and build toward larger grants.
Up to £5,000 | 12 months
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (5pm)
Submit: [email protected]
This funding call supports postdoctoral researchers in gene and cell therapy to explore new ideas, generate preliminary data, and build toward larger grants.
Up to £5,000 | 12 months
Deadline: 31 July 2026 (5pm)
Submit: [email protected]
We’re excited to welcome you to BSGCT Annual Conference 2026!
Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
April 15, 2026 at 6:00 AM
We’re excited to welcome you to BSGCT Annual Conference 2026!
Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
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.
April 14, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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.
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! 👋
We’re excited to welcome the community to Newcastle for inspiring science, collaboration, and networking.
See you there! 👋
April 14, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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! 👋
We’re excited to welcome the community to Newcastle for inspiring science, collaboration, and networking.
See you there! 👋
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
April 13, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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.
April 13, 2026 at 10:00 AM
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.
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
Don’t miss out on cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration in gene & cell therapy.
🎟️ Register now: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
April 13, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
Don’t miss out on cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration in gene & cell therapy.
🎟️ Register now: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
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.
At the University of Sheffield, he’s secured £34M+, advanced neurological treatments, co-founded biotech firms, and trained 80+ scientists.
April 10, 2026 at 12:55 PM
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.
At the University of Sheffield, he’s secured £34M+, advanced neurological treatments, co-founded biotech firms, and trained 80+ scientists.
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
April 10, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
Join us in Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration across gene & cell therapy.
🎟️ Last chance to register: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
April 10, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
Join us in Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration across gene & cell therapy.
🎟️ Last chance to register: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
April 9, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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
🎟️ https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
📍 A modern, award-winning venue in the heart of Newcastle—perfect for collaboration, science & networking.
📅 15–17 April 2026
🎟️ https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
April 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
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
🎟️ https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
📍 A modern, award-winning venue in the heart of Newcastle—perfect for collaboration, science & networking.
📅 15–17 April 2026
🎟️ https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
April 8, 2026 at 12:01 PM
🎤 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/
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-confe...
We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration.
Final chance to register: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
April 8, 2026 at 9:57 AM
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-confe...
We’re looking forward to welcoming the community to Newcastle for cutting-edge science, networking, and collaboration.
Final chance to register: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
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Undergrads seeking summer research experience in gene or cell therapy: there's a *paid opportunity* from @bsgct.bsky.social! Please apply before 27th Feb. Please see bsgct.org/undergraduate/ for details.
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February 15, 2026 at 10:47 AM
Undergrads seeking summer research experience in gene or cell therapy: there's a *paid opportunity* from @bsgct.bsky.social! Please apply before 27th Feb. Please see bsgct.org/undergraduate/ for details.
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✍️ Call for entries: BSGCT Science Writing Competition 2026
Submit original, accessible articles (700–1000 words) on gene therapy or cell therapy.
🏆 Prizes
• £250 winning cash prize
• Publication on the BSGCT blog
🗓 Deadline: 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026
More information: bsgct.org/science-writ...
Submit original, accessible articles (700–1000 words) on gene therapy or cell therapy.
🏆 Prizes
• £250 winning cash prize
• Publication on the BSGCT blog
🗓 Deadline: 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026
More information: bsgct.org/science-writ...
January 13, 2026 at 1:50 PM
✍️ Call for entries: BSGCT Science Writing Competition 2026
Submit original, accessible articles (700–1000 words) on gene therapy or cell therapy.
🏆 Prizes
• £250 winning cash prize
• Publication on the BSGCT blog
🗓 Deadline: 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026
More information: bsgct.org/science-writ...
Submit original, accessible articles (700–1000 words) on gene therapy or cell therapy.
🏆 Prizes
• £250 winning cash prize
• Publication on the BSGCT blog
🗓 Deadline: 5pm, Friday 27 March 2026
More information: bsgct.org/science-writ...
Join us in Newcastle for BSGCT2026!💫
Don’t delay–submit your abstract while you register and take advantage of early bird rates: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
We welcome submissions from #academics, #clinicians, #industry researchers & #innovators across a wide range of themes and session formats.
Don’t delay–submit your abstract while you register and take advantage of early bird rates: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
We welcome submissions from #academics, #clinicians, #industry researchers & #innovators across a wide range of themes and session formats.
January 13, 2026 at 1:43 PM
Join us in Newcastle for BSGCT2026!💫
Don’t delay–submit your abstract while you register and take advantage of early bird rates: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
We welcome submissions from #academics, #clinicians, #industry researchers & #innovators across a wide range of themes and session formats.
Don’t delay–submit your abstract while you register and take advantage of early bird rates: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
We welcome submissions from #academics, #clinicians, #industry researchers & #innovators across a wide range of themes and session formats.
Congratulations to the @merthyrscience.bsky.social team on a successful Merthyr Science Festival 2025! We are proud to support this event, where 6 hours of #STEM activities were delivered to >200 visitors from across the Welsh Valleys. We look forward to supporting MSF2026!
#ScienceEngagement
#ScienceEngagement
August 29, 2025 at 8:59 AM
Congratulations to the @merthyrscience.bsky.social team on a successful Merthyr Science Festival 2025! We are proud to support this event, where 6 hours of #STEM activities were delivered to >200 visitors from across the Welsh Valleys. We look forward to supporting MSF2026!
#ScienceEngagement
#ScienceEngagement