Supporting progress & translation of gene & cell therapies
British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy
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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]
🎤 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/
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.
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! 👋
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.
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.
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/
🎤 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 excited to welcome you to BSGCT Annual Conference 2026!
Check out the programme to see what to expect 👇
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/
