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#CTGCT #Newsletter No. 3 is out!
From making space for our new facility to hosting our CTGCT Days, it’s been a massive year.

Catch up on:
Team expansion
#CTGCTDays2025 highlights
Latest open-access research
Plans for 2026 and more

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CTGCT Newsletter No. 3 - Happy Holidays to everyone! - CTGCT
As the year wraps up, we want to share our third official CTGCT newsletter, summarizing a period of great growth, both in our team size and our scientific impact!In the last six months, we have experi...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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Online now! Ligand-induced assembly of antibody variable fragments for the chemical regulation of biological processes by Erik Rihtar, Roman Jerala, and colleagues at @kemijski.bsky.social and CTGCT http://dlvr.it/THycH0
February 13, 2025 at 7:30 PM
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The CTGCT was at the 4th Teaming Club Conference in Porto by BIOPOLIS, tackling long-term sustainability for Centres of Excellence! 🔬

We discussed: Activating the Quadruple Helix and Retaining international talent (Team culture is key!)

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Building a Sustainable Future: CTGCT at the 4th Teaming Club Conference in Porto - CTGCT
The CTGCT played an active role in these high-level discussions, represented by our colleague Vesna. She served as a speaker in the panel Common Challenges & Solutions in a parallel thematic session o...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we spotlight the incredible women shaping the future of gene and cell therapy at #CTGCT.

🧪 Hear their stories, challenges, and aspirations in our latest blog post. 👩‍🔬

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Women at CTGCT: Voices from the Lab - CTGCT
Today we we celebrate the International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we take a moment to spotlight the women working at the Center for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy (CTGCT)
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February 11, 2025 at 8:17 AM
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Join us on 1 Dec 2025 at 14:00 (CET) for our next CTGCT Science Talks webinar with Aiko Ballardini from UMC Utrecht on “The role of a GMP simulation unit in ATMP translation.”

🔗 Register now and get the link on the day of the event!

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CTGCT Science Talks December - Aiko Ballardini - CTGCT
On the 1st of December 2025, Aiko Ballardini, quality control specialist at the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) of the University Medical Center Utrecht will give present in our CTGCT ...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Happy viral vectors = better gene and cell therapies! 🧬

Dr. Andrea Rayat from @ucl.ac.uk shares how small tweaks in bioprocessing can boost yields & improve treatments.

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#GeneTherapy #Biotech #ViralVectors
Making Viral Vectors Happy: Key Takeaways from Our CTGCT Science Talks Webinar - CTGCT
We were thrilled to host Dr. Andrea Rayat for our recent CTGCT Science Talks webinar. Dr. Rayat, an Associate Professor in bioseparations and downstream processing at University College London, delive...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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We want to share that we recently had our EU project review meeting on May 15, where the CTGCT team and Advanced Partners showcased progress across governance, research, innovation, and sustainability.

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Review meeting of Reporting Period 1 for the CTGCT - CTGCT
On May 15, 2024, the members of the CTGCT  hosted the review meeting for the Reporting Period 1of its EU-funded project at the Kemijski Inštitut in Ljubljana, in collaboration with representatives fro...
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May 19, 2025 at 1:25 PM
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We're pleased to welcome Associate Professor
Duško Lainšček ( @kemijski.bsky.social ) to this year's programme.

✅ Submit your abstract
✅ Register to attend

Join the discussion: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

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August 26, 2026 at 8:38 AM
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Join us on 12 Jan 2026 at 14:00 (CET) for our next #CTGCT #ScienceTalks #webinar with Claudia Beltran Mestres from BeCAT at Charité Berlin on “Automation of Antiviral T cell Product Manufacturing”

🔗 Register now and get the link on the day of the event!

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CTGCT Science Talks January - Claudia Beltran Mestre - CTGCT
On the 12th of January 2026, Claudia Beltran Mestre, from the Berlin Center for Advanced Therapies at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin will present in our CTGCT Science Talks webinar series. The tal...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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The #CTGCTDay2026 abstract deadline has been extended to 30 September 2026.

📅11 November
📍Ljubljana
⚠️ Only 50 seats left

Link: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

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CTGCT Day 2026: Advances in Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy - CTGCT
CTGCT Day 2026 is a one day conference organised by the Centre of the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy in Ljubljana, Slovenia.
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September 15, 2026 at 7:01 AM
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Why do some tumors respond to immunotherapy while others don’t?

Join the #CTGCT #ScienceTalks with Peter Brazda from @umcutrecht.bsky.social on 3D co‑culture models and tumor–immune interactions.

1 June 2026 @ 14:00

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#Immunotherapy
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CTGCT Science Talks June - Assit. Prof. Peter Brazda - CTGCT
On Monday, 1st of June 2026, 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time), Assit. Prof. Peter Brazada from the Center for Translational Immunology of the University Medical Center Utrecht , will present in our CTG...
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May 26, 2026 at 11:29 AM
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Learn more about the CTGCT Days 2025

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CTGCT Days 2025 - CTGCT
The CTGCT is organizing their 2025 conference. 3 days full of events which will take place in Ljubljana, Slovenia from the 15th to the 17th of September.
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June 26, 2025 at 12:55 PM
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Next #CTGCT #ScienceTalks | 1 June, 14:00 CEST

Peter Brazda explores how 3D co‑culture models and multimodal tumor immunology workflows can unravel tumor–immune interactions—and inform next‑generation T‑cell therapies.

Read more and join the webinar: ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...
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CTGCT Science Talks June - Assit. Prof. Peter Brazda - CTGCT
On Monday, 1st of June 2026, 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time), Assit. Prof. Peter Brazada from the Center for Translational Immunology of the University Medical Center Utrecht , will present in our CTG...
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May 15, 2026 at 1:23 PM
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Join us on the #CTGCT #Science_Talks #webinar

We’re pleased to host Dr.@ajasjaljubetic.bsky.social from Dept. Syn. Bio and Immuno. at the @kemijski.bsky.social . He will present his work titled “Overview of de novo protein design (and design of novel binders)”.

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CTGCT Science Talks March - Dr. Ajasja Ljubetič - CTGCT
On Monday, 2nd of March 2026, 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time),Dr. Ajasja Ljubetič, Research Assistant Processor and group leader in the Department of Synthetic Biology and Immunology at the National I...
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February 23, 2026 at 1:24 PM
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Join our Lecture next week by Dr. Luis Pereira de Almeida titled "Gene Therapy: Triumphs, Challenges, and Future Directions" at the @kemijski
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Gene Therapy: Triumphs, Challenges, and Future Directions - CTGCT
Lecture by Luis Pereira de Almeida on the 17th of March at the Kemijski Inštitut
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March 12, 2025 at 10:12 AM
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How can a skin cell become a #StemCell capable of forming heart cells, neurons, or organoids?

Our colleague Darja Marolt Presen explored the science and challenges behind iPSC technology during a workshop with BEST Ljubljana.

Read more: ctgct.si/en/objave/ip...

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From Skin Cells to Stem Cells: Reprogramming Cells to Study Disease - CTGCT
Every cell in the human body contains essentially the same genetic instructions, yet a heart cell behaves very differently from a nerve or skin cell. For many years, scientists assumed that once a cel...
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September 16, 2026 at 12:53 PM
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We shared our experience from the CREATIC Conference 2025! Our Head, Prof. Benčina, presented on CTGCT's progress during the Innovation in R&D session. Great networking and insights on ATMPs. Thanks MUNI CREATIC team!

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CTGCT at the CREATIC Conference 2025: Driving Advanced Therapy Innovation - CTGCT
We were thrilled to participate in the 2nd Central European Conference for Advanced Therapy and Immunotherapy (CREATIC Conference 2025), a significant European event focusing on the advancement of Adv...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Can AI design the proteins of the future?

In our latest #CTGCT #ScienceTalks, Dr. @ajasjaljubetic.bsky.social showcased how AI is building proteins from scratch, from stable vaccines to microscopic nanorobots.

Check out the breakdown and watch the recording: ctgct.si/en/objave/ai...
How AI is Helping Us Design the Proteins of the Future - CTGCT
Imagine if we could design the "building blocks" of life just like we design a new house or a car. Instead of relying on what nature has given us through millions of years of evolution, what if we cou...
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March 25, 2026 at 1:14 PM
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Check our latest post where we review the events of the CTGCT Days 2025

CTGCT DAYS 2025 – Spotlight on Tomorrow’s Medicine

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CTGCT DAYS 2025 - Spotlight on Tomorrow’s Medicine - CTGCT
CTGCT Days 2025 gathered over 130 experts in Ljubljana for three days of cutting-edge discussions on immunotherapy, rare diseases, and gene editing, showcasing breakthroughs from global leaders alongs...
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October 7, 2025 at 11:28 AM
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Just letting you know...
#CTGCT Days 2025
July 31, 2025 at 7:46 AM
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The #CTGCT is currently seeking new team members to join our Cell Biology Laboratory:

- Assistant
- Expert
- Technician / Laboratory Animal Caretaker

Interested in joining our team?
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Please share with your network!
#JobOpening #JobOpportunity #Slovenia
Job Openings - CTGCT
working with us Th work at the Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy is focused on translating research into treatments through innovative strategies, including advanced gene editing, c...
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March 25, 2025 at 3:08 PM
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#CTGCT #Newsletter No. 4 is out!

Highlights include:
🔹 #CTGCTDay2026 (11 Nov, Ljubljana) – call for contributions open
🔹 @genehproject.bsky.social &CFGBC Symposium
🔹 €15M co-financing agreement
🔹 New CAR T research (Calcium Switch)
🔹 Events, publications & job openings

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CTGCT Newsletter No. 4 - CTGCT
Just as the summer is about to start your friend and colleague the CTGCT is publishing its latest
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June 19, 2026 at 12:27 PM
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Simulation is the secret sauce for "Living Drugs"!

Aiko Ballardini from @umcutrecht.bsky.social explains how using a GMP Simulation facility helps researchers quickly transform lab ideas into safe, compliant #ATMPs for patients.

Link: ctgct.si/en/objave/br...

#Biotech #GMP #CTGCT #ScienceTalks
Bridging the Gap: The Role of GMP Simulation in ATMP Translation - CTGCT
In recent decades, the medical toolbox has expanded dramatically. While traditional medicine relied on synthetic drugs (small molecules interacting with specific pathways) and later biologicals like a...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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#CRISPR editors are getting more powerful. The challenge? Getting them to the right cells.

In this article, we break down the delivery technologies for CRISPR, based on the review by Tjaša Lapanja, Duško Lainšček, and colleagues.

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The Delivery Challenge of Genome Editing with CRISPR - CTGCT
In vivo delivery strategies for therapeutic CRISPRgenome editingCRISPR technologies can rewrite a disease-causing DNA sequence, switch a gene off, correct a single genetic letter or even alter gene ac...
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August 27, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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During #CTGCTDays2025, the GENE H Conference – Gene Therapy covered genome editing, biosafety, and neuro-focused applications. UC/GeneT presented SCA3 strategies (allele-specific silencing & gene inactivation). Program& abstracts: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

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September 18, 2025 at 10:23 AM