Final day at #ESGCT2026 in Hamburg 🇩🇪!
We're still at the BSGCT stand if you'd like to chat about grants, awards, the Society and our mentorship scheme.
Applications for the mentorship scheme close on 30 November 2026.
Follow us on Instagram (@bsgct) for more day-to-day conference coverage.
We're still at the BSGCT stand if you'd like to chat about grants, awards, the Society and our mentorship scheme.
Applications for the mentorship scheme close on 30 November 2026.
Follow us on Instagram (@bsgct) for more day-to-day conference coverage.
October 30, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Final day at #ESGCT2026 in Hamburg 🇩🇪!
We're still at the BSGCT stand if you'd like to chat about grants, awards, the Society and our mentorship scheme.
Applications for the mentorship scheme close on 30 November 2026.
Follow us on Instagram (@bsgct) for more day-to-day conference coverage.
We're still at the BSGCT stand if you'd like to chat about grants, awards, the Society and our mentorship scheme.
Applications for the mentorship scheme close on 30 November 2026.
Follow us on Instagram (@bsgct) for more day-to-day conference coverage.
BSGCT is at ESGCT 2026 in Hamburg from 27 to 30 October! Come say hi at the BSGCT stand and chat to Ouidad Khechaoui, Emily Bates and the team to learn more about Society membership, grants, awards, mentoring schemes and more.
#ESGCT2026 #BSGCT #CellAndGeneTherapy #Hamburg
#ESGCT2026 #BSGCT #CellAndGeneTherapy #Hamburg
October 28, 2026 at 4:24 PM
BSGCT is at ESGCT 2026 in Hamburg from 27 to 30 October! Come say hi at the BSGCT stand and chat to Ouidad Khechaoui, Emily Bates and the team to learn more about Society membership, grants, awards, mentoring schemes and more.
#ESGCT2026 #BSGCT #CellAndGeneTherapy #Hamburg
#ESGCT2026 #BSGCT #CellAndGeneTherapy #Hamburg
The BSGCT Mentoring Scheme launches today! 🧬
Early career researcher in gene or cell therapy? Connect with an experienced professional through a six-month, mentee-led partnership.
Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
Interested in mentoring? Email board@bsgct.org.
Early career researcher in gene or cell therapy? Connect with an experienced professional through a six-month, mentee-led partnership.
Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
Interested in mentoring? Email board@bsgct.org.
October 19, 2026 at 8:50 AM
The BSGCT Mentoring Scheme launches today! 🧬
Early career researcher in gene or cell therapy? Connect with an experienced professional through a six-month, mentee-led partnership.
Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
Interested in mentoring? Email board@bsgct.org.
Early career researcher in gene or cell therapy? Connect with an experienced professional through a six-month, mentee-led partnership.
Apply by 30 November 2026.
Find out more: bsgct.org/mentoring-sc...
Interested in mentoring? Email board@bsgct.org.
@profsimonwad.bsky.social Hi Simon. Long time no speak. How’s things? Thought I’d get your insights on 2 cases of tumours demonstrated as being caused by AAV vectors. Should this be cause for concern more generally? Has this been raised/discussed at BSGCT/ESGCT?
October 19, 2026 at 8:02 AM
@profsimonwad.bsky.social Hi Simon. Long time no speak. How’s things? Thought I’d get your insights on 2 cases of tumours demonstrated as being caused by AAV vectors. Should this be cause for concern more generally? Has this been raised/discussed at BSGCT/ESGCT?
A huge thank you to ActionForBPAN, BPAN Matters and BPAN Heroes for sharing their insights and stories at BSGCT’s #TogetherForBPAN webinar on Wednesday.
Your contributions help raise awareness and support the BPAN community.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/odFh_QZzw7I #BSGCT
Your contributions help raise awareness and support the BPAN community.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/odFh_QZzw7I #BSGCT
October 16, 2026 at 8:41 AM
A huge thank you to ActionForBPAN, BPAN Matters and BPAN Heroes for sharing their insights and stories at BSGCT’s #TogetherForBPAN webinar on Wednesday.
Your contributions help raise awareness and support the BPAN community.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/odFh_QZzw7I #BSGCT
Your contributions help raise awareness and support the BPAN community.
🎥 Watch: youtu.be/odFh_QZzw7I #BSGCT
Join us today for the BSGCT PPE Talk: Together for BPAN.
Hear from Action for BPAN (UK), BPAN Matters (Spain) & BPAN Heroes (Greece) about raising awareness, supporting families & advancing research.
📅 14 Oct | 6:30–7:30pm BST
💻 Free online event
Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
#BSGCT #BPAN
Hear from Action for BPAN (UK), BPAN Matters (Spain) & BPAN Heroes (Greece) about raising awareness, supporting families & advancing research.
📅 14 Oct | 6:30–7:30pm BST
💻 Free online event
Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
#BSGCT #BPAN
October 14, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Join us today for the BSGCT PPE Talk: Together for BPAN.
Hear from Action for BPAN (UK), BPAN Matters (Spain) & BPAN Heroes (Greece) about raising awareness, supporting families & advancing research.
📅 14 Oct | 6:30–7:30pm BST
💻 Free online event
Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
#BSGCT #BPAN
Hear from Action for BPAN (UK), BPAN Matters (Spain) & BPAN Heroes (Greece) about raising awareness, supporting families & advancing research.
📅 14 Oct | 6:30–7:30pm BST
💻 Free online event
Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
#BSGCT #BPAN
Read the latest BSGCT Travel Award blog from Luned Badder, University of Cardiff!
Find out more about the award supporting early career researchers in gene and cell therapy.
📝 bsgct.org/bsgct-travel...
ℹ️ bsgct.org/travel-bursa...
Find out more about the award supporting early career researchers in gene and cell therapy.
📝 bsgct.org/bsgct-travel...
ℹ️ bsgct.org/travel-bursa...
October 14, 2026 at 10:25 AM
Read the latest BSGCT Travel Award blog from Luned Badder, University of Cardiff!
Find out more about the award supporting early career researchers in gene and cell therapy.
📝 bsgct.org/bsgct-travel...
ℹ️ bsgct.org/travel-bursa...
Find out more about the award supporting early career researchers in gene and cell therapy.
📝 bsgct.org/bsgct-travel...
ℹ️ bsgct.org/travel-bursa...
🔬 Missed our latest BSGCT online seminar?
Catch up with Dr Zoe Hewitt as she shares her career journey from PhD research to becoming a CEO, including her move into entrepreneurship and commercial development.
🎥 Watch the session on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7o...
Catch up with Dr Zoe Hewitt as she shares her career journey from PhD research to becoming a CEO, including her move into entrepreneurship and commercial development.
🎥 Watch the session on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7o...
October 2, 2026 at 8:51 AM
🔬 Missed our latest BSGCT online seminar?
Catch up with Dr Zoe Hewitt as she shares her career journey from PhD research to becoming a CEO, including her move into entrepreneurship and commercial development.
🎥 Watch the session on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7o...
Catch up with Dr Zoe Hewitt as she shares her career journey from PhD research to becoming a CEO, including her move into entrepreneurship and commercial development.
🎥 Watch the session on YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=xD7o...
🔬 From PhD to CEO
Join Dr Zoe Hewitt for the next BSGCT online seminar, exploring her career journey from research to entrepreneurship.
📅 24 September | 13:00–14:00 BST
💻 Online
👉 Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Join Dr Zoe Hewitt for the next BSGCT online seminar, exploring her career journey from research to entrepreneurship.
📅 24 September | 13:00–14:00 BST
💻 Online
👉 Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
September 17, 2026 at 12:55 PM
🔬 From PhD to CEO
Join Dr Zoe Hewitt for the next BSGCT online seminar, exploring her career journey from research to entrepreneurship.
📅 24 September | 13:00–14:00 BST
💻 Online
👉 Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
Join Dr Zoe Hewitt for the next BSGCT online seminar, exploring her career journey from research to entrepreneurship.
📅 24 September | 13:00–14:00 BST
💻 Online
👉 Register: bsgct.org/event/bsgct-...
🔬 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/
I had a great day at British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) #BSGCT2025 @bsgct.bsky.social
I am delighted that I presented my ongoing work on the mechanosesnsing role at cell-ECM adhesion of hPSC in the posete session. I really enjoyed the insightful discussion.
#stemcells
I am delighted that I presented my ongoing work on the mechanosesnsing role at cell-ECM adhesion of hPSC in the posete session. I really enjoyed the insightful discussion.
#stemcells
June 21, 2025 at 3:07 PM
I had a great day at British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (BSGCT) #BSGCT2025 @bsgct.bsky.social
I am delighted that I presented my ongoing work on the mechanosesnsing role at cell-ECM adhesion of hPSC in the posete session. I really enjoyed the insightful discussion.
#stemcells
I am delighted that I presented my ongoing work on the mechanosesnsing role at cell-ECM adhesion of hPSC in the posete session. I really enjoyed the insightful discussion.
#stemcells
@florianmerkle.bsky.social has BSGCT got a Bluesky account?
March 26, 2025 at 3:15 PM
@florianmerkle.bsky.social has BSGCT got a Bluesky account?
Registration is open for the British Society for Gene & Cell Therapy annual conference on 20th June! It's conveniently located at the Royal Holloway University London, and features great speakers, a BBQ, Ceilidh, and ECR events the day before. Details at: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
Annual Conference - BSGCT
Early Bird Rates end date 25th April 2025
bsgct.org
March 10, 2025 at 1:16 PM
Registration is open for the British Society for Gene & Cell Therapy annual conference on 20th June! It's conveniently located at the Royal Holloway University London, and features great speakers, a BBQ, Ceilidh, and ECR events the day before. Details at: bsgct.org/annual-confe...
Please help spread the word about funding for undergraduate summer research in the UK in the field of gene and cell therapy, made possible by the generous support of BSGCT. Potential supervisors can apply for this funding by 4th April. Details at: www.bsgct.org/undergraduates
March 1, 2025 at 12:30 PM
Please help spread the word about funding for undergraduate summer research in the UK in the field of gene and cell therapy, made possible by the generous support of BSGCT. Potential supervisors can apply for this funding by 4th April. Details at: www.bsgct.org/undergraduates
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
YouTube video by British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy
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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: admin@bsgct.org
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: admin@bsgct.org
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: admin@bsgct.org
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: admin@bsgct.org
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.