Supporting progress & translation of gene & cell therapieshttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mkhxl7cklc2vThe 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.org27 Apr 2026 11:26 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mkhxl7cklc2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjj7r77z2q2qWe’re excited to welcome you to BSGCT Annual Conference 2026! Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇15 Apr 2026 06:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjj7r77z2q2qhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjh4qa3zav2jThe 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.14 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjh4qa3zav2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjgvyx355o2vThe 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! 👋14 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjgvyx355o2vhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjesyanrwk2b🎤 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/13 Apr 2026 12:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjesyanrwk2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjemb4xza62bSteve 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.13 Apr 2026 10:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjemb4xza62bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mjefkhd7nz2jHave 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/13 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mjefkhd7nz2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mj5emzugw52bProfessor 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.10 Apr 2026 12:55 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5emzugw52bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mj5bm2h5du2y🎤 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/10 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj5bm2h5du2yhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mj4u5lgigc2hThe 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/10 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj4u5lgigc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mj2r557d3b2b🎤 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/09 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2r557d3b2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mj2doxzj4f26We’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/ 09 Apr 2026 08:00 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mj2doxzj4f26https://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3miyaonmmxf2i🎤 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/08 Apr 2026 12:01 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3miyaonmmxf2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mixzq4fvls2pJust 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: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/08 Apr 2026 09:57 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mixzq4fvls2phttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mccp4idonk2s✍️ 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: https://bsgct.org/science-writing-competition/writing-competition/13 Jan 2026 13:50 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccp4idonk2shttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3mccorfpe622sJoin us in Newcastle for BSGCT2026!💫 Don’t delay–submit your abstract while you register and take advantage of early bird rates: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/ We welcome submissions from #academics, #clinicians, #industry researchers & #innovators across a wide range of themes and session formats.13 Jan 2026 13:43 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3mccorfpe622shttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lxjoxowyic2bCongratulations 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! #ScienceEngagement29 Aug 2025 08:58 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lxjoxowyic2bhttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lupb5zfybk24Just 1 week left to apply for a £500 BSGCT #Travel #Award for conferences in October - January (inclusive), to present your research at national/international meetings in the #Gene and #Cell #Therapy space! ✍️ Apply by 31st July 2025, awards will be made in August: https://bsgct.org/travel-bursary-award-for-ecrs/24 Jul 2025 09:52 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lupb5zfybk24https://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lrq5q6rmwk2c🚨 The BSGCT Annual Conference is THIS WEEK! The full conference timetable is available at the BSGCT website, with the added excitement of parallel #GeneTherapy and #CellTherapy sessions this year! Which one would you attend..? 🔗 There is still time to register, but make it quick: lnkd.in/e8N_CMaG16 Jun 2025 14:07 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrq5q6rmwk2chttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lrfp2cnemk25🎉 Join us for a fun-filled pre-conference BBQ & ceilidh band from 6:00pm on 19th June. Meet fellow delegates, engage with BSGCT members, and enjoy a relaxed evening of food and fun. Register: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/ #BSGCT2025 #PreConferenceEvent #BBQ #CeilidhBand #Networking #ScienceCommunity12 Jun 2025 10:18 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrfp2cnemk25https://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lrbhdbgdrc2oThe BSGCT 2025 annual conference is being hosted by Royal Holloway University of London! it is not too late to register and join us on Fri 20th June: https://bsgct.org/annual-conference/register/ #BSGCT2025 #RoyalHolloway #ConferenceVenue #Networking #GeneTherapy #CellTherapy #ScientificInnovation #AnnualConference10 Jun 2025 17:49 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrbhdbgdrc2ohttps://bsky.app/profile/bsgct.bsky.social/post/3lrbgvmi5422oGive us a follow @BSGCT to stay up to date with gene and cell therapy news, plus all the society's updates and activities...10 Jun 2025 17:42 +0000at://did:plc:ajgdcoby2cs77b635ur6vjfu/app.bsky.feed.post/3lrbgvmi5422o