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The new positive data on the AAV based gene therapy builds upon real-world data presented at ARVO’s conference in 2022.

The research scientist at Moffitt Cancer Center discussed the results of the preclinical study she presented at the 2023 AACR annual meeting and avenues for further research.

The professor of breast cancer research at Indiana University discussed new research with the TONSL gene from Indiana University.

Overall, 6 patients were treated in a feasibility study for a disease control rate of 33.3%.

The research scientist at Moffitt Cancer Center shared the rationale behind the preclinical study she presented at the 2023 AACR annual meeting.

The investigators created the largest known CAR-T atlas, with more than 800,000 cells in total, providing a new exploration into the phenotyping of T-cells.

Vax-CAR-T cells significantly suppressed tumor growth in mouse models in both smaller and larger tumors.

The assistant professor of stem cell transplantation at MD Anderson Cancer Center discussed updated data on ALLO-316 in patients with ccRCC.

Recent data supported the TCR therapy’s pending BLA submission.

Next steps may include assessing AFM13 in combination with natural killer cells.

The assistant member at the Department of Biostatistics and Bioinformatics at Moffitt Cancer Center shared the potential implications of the findings he is presenting at the 2023 AACR annual meeting on proteomics and metabolomics.

The data warrant further evaluation of ALLO-316 in patients with confirmed CD70+ tumors.

The professor for human genetics and neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed the rapidly changing landscape of diagnosing and treating genetic disorders.

The professor for human genetics and neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed past, current, and future approaches to diagnosing and treating neuromuscular diseases.

The professor for human genetics and neurology at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine discussed the trend towards gene-targeted approaches in the neuromuscular disease space.

The assistant professor of medicine at Vanderbilt University Medical Center discussed the work that has been done in the field in the past 10 years and work that still remains to be done.

The executive vice president and chief research officer of MDA discussed the barriers to FDA approval currently facing those developing treatments for ultra-rare diseases.

The director of the center for gene therapy at Nationwide Children's Hospital discussed the prospect of gene therapy approvals in Duchenne muscular dystrophy and the associated challenges that remain to be addressed.

Peter Marks, MD, PhD, director, Center for Biologics Evaluation and Research, FDA, discussed his keynote address at the 2023 MDA Conference. c

The locum consultant of pediatric BMT and leukemia at Royal Manchester Children’s Hospital discussed the center’s experience in delivering the approved gene therapy to children with MLD.

The neurology resident at Penn Medicine spoke about the preparations taken in the lead up to tofersen’s PDUFA date, which is set for April 25, 2023.

The co-CEO of BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics spoke about the current standards of care in ALS and the potential of NurOwn to address unmet needs.

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke about the importance of identifying patients with ALS-associated gene mutations as early as possible.

The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota spoke about preclinical research with an iPS cell-derived product.

The associate professor of neurology at Columbia University spoke about the current and future treatment landscape in ALS.

The Lillehei professor in stem cell and regenerative cardiovascular medicine at the University of Minnesota spoke about the session she chaired at the 2023 MDA Clinical and Scientific Conference.

Krystal Biotech's investigational topical gene therapy has shown promise in DEB. It is designed to deliver COL7A1 and restore C7 protein in patients with the rare disorder.

The co-CEO of BrainStorm Cell Therapeutics spoke on the supporting data for the investigational ALS cell therapy that will be discussed at the meeting, and expectations for it.