Scientific Committees

ASGCT's Scientific Committees are responsible for developing scientific symposia sessions presented at the Annual Meeting. The format of these sessions is determined through the guidance of the Program Committee co-chairs.

Volunteer for a Scientific Committee

Influence the very core of the ASGCT Annual Meeting by self-nominating or recommending another member for inclusion on ASGCT's scientific committees. 

Active Committees

Cancer Gene & Cell Therapy Committee

Develops scientific symposia for the ASGCT Annual Meeting in the field of cancer-related advancements in gene and cell therapy

Cardiovascular Gene & Cell Therapy Committee

Develops Annual Meeting symposia related to cardiovascular developments in gene and cell therapy.

Gene & Cell Therapy of Genetic and Metabolic Diseases

Creates Annual Meeting program profiling the advancement of gene and cell therapy in the areas of genetic and metabolic diseases.

Genome Editing Committee

Responsible for Annual Meeting scientific symposia related to genome editing.

Hematologic and Immunologic Gene and Cell Therapy

Develops Annual Meeting programming related to hematologic and immunologic gene and cell therapy.

Immune Responses to Gene & Cell Therapy

Responsible for scientific symposia focused on immune responses to gene and cell therapy.

Infectious Diseases and Vaccines Committee

Develops Annual Meeting scientific symposia focused on infectious diseases and vaccines in relation to gene and cell therapy.

Musculo-Skeletal Gene & Cell Therapy

Develops scientific symposia for the Annual Meeting highlighting gene and cell therapy for musculo-skeletal disorders.

Nanoagents & Synthetic Formulations Committee

Develops Annual Meeting programming related to nanoagents and synthetic formulations.

Neurologic & Ophthalmic Gene & Cell Therapy

Creates Annual Meeting symposia on gene and cell therapy for neurologic and opthalmic disorders.

Nonviral Therapeutic Delivery

Creates Annual Meeting scientific symposia related to physical delivery, therapeutics, and vector development.

Oligonucleotide and RNAi Therapeutics

Responsible for creating Annual Meeting scientific symposia on oligonucleotide and RNAi therapeutics.

Prenatal Cell + Gene Therapy Committee

Develops an Annual Meeting symposium and other sessions highlighting the advancements of CGT and related approaches to treat genetic diseases prior to birth. 

Respiratory & GI Tract Gene & Cell Therapy Committee

Responsible for the creation of Annual Meeting programming on gene and cell therapy for respiratory and GI tract disorders.

Stem Cell Committee

Develops scientific symposia for the Annual Meeting focused on advancements in stem cell technology.

Translational Science Committee

The Translational Science Committee is responsible for addressing matters pertaining to translational science, such as vector development, manufacturing technologies, and early clinical development. The duties of the committee include recommending educational programming relevant to translational science.

Viral Gene Transfer Vectors Committee

Develops Annual Meeting scientific symposia focused on the transfer of therapeutic genetic materials through viral vectors.

Standing Committees

Check out ASGCT's standing committees, which direct programming and initiatives outside the Annual Meeting.

2024

Breakthroughs in Muscular Dystrophy

November 19-20, 2024 | Chicago, IL

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