At #ASGCT2024, Dr. Lam (CIRM) spoke during a symposium on developing CGTs with a DEI-forward approach. In this interview, she talks about  incorporating DEI into the review criteria for CIRM's funded programs, how to measure DEI, and what she'd like to see in the long term for patients.

Meeting registrants can watch this session (and all others) through June 21 on the virtual platform and the app!

Host: Lynnea Olivarez, incoming Communications Commmittee Chair

At #ASGCT2024, Dr. Lam (CIRM) spoke during a symposium on developing CGTs with a DEI-forward approach. In this interview, she talks about  incorporating DEI into the review criteria for CIRM's funded programs, how to measure DEI, and what she'd like to see in the long term for patients.
Meeting registrants can watch this session (and all others) through June 21 on the <a href="https://annualmeeting.app.swapcard.com/c/asgct">virtual platform</a> and the app!
Host: Lynnea Olivarez, incoming Communications Commmittee Chair

The American Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is the premier membership organization for professionals working in cell and gene therapy. On this network, we're sharing exciting stories from our members and the greater scientific community.

The American Society of Gene &amp; Cell Therapy is the premier membership organization for professionals working in cell and gene therapy. On this network, we're sharing exciting stories from our members and the greater scientific community.

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Increasing Equitable Access with Hayley Lam, PhD

Recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, Le Cong, PhD joins hosts Jason West, PhD and Sanjay D’Souza, PhD for a discussion on his work in genome engineering and the early development of CRISPR/Cas9. The three then dive into Dr. Cong’s use of artificial intelligence tools developed and currently used by his lab. Dr. Cong is a 2026 recipient of ASGCT’s Outstanding New Investigator Awards.

Music: ‘Bright New Morning’ by Steven O’Brien – released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/

Recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, Le Cong, PhD joins hosts Jason West, PhD and Sanjay D&rsquo;Souza, PhD for a discussion on his work in genome engineering and the early development of CRISPR/Cas9. The three then dive into Dr. Cong&rsquo;s use of artificial intelligence tools developed and currently used by his lab. Dr. Cong is a 2026 recipient of ASGCT&rsquo;s Outstanding New Investigator Awards.
Music:&nbsp;&lsquo;Bright New Morning&rsquo; by Steven O&rsquo;Brien &ndash; released under CC-BY 4.0.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.steven-obrien.net/">https://www.steven-obrien.net/</a>

Using AI to Drive Innovation in CGT with Le Cong, PhD

This episode focuses on Molecular Therapy’s upcoming special issue, the biological clock of aging and the possibility of lifespan extension. Listen in as Dr. Joseph Glorioso, Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Therapy, discusses the molecular mechanisms that drive senescence, determine longevity, and contribute to healthy aging with the guest editors of the special issue, Dr. Christin Glorioso from NeuroAge Therapeutics and Dr. John Bell from the University of Ottawa.

Music: 'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0. www.scottbuckley.com.au

This episode focuses on Molecular Therapy&rsquo;s upcoming special issue, the biological clock of aging and the possibility of lifespan extension. Listen in as Dr. Joseph Glorioso, Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Therapy, discusses the molecular mechanisms that drive senescence, determine longevity, and contribute to healthy aging with the guest editors of the special issue, Dr. Christin Glorioso from NeuroAge Therapeutics and Dr. John Bell from the University of Ottawa.
Music:&nbsp;'Electric Dreams' by Scott Buckley - released under CC-BY 4.0.&nbsp;<a href="https://www.scottbuckley.com.au/">www.scottbuckley.com.au</a>

The biological clock of aging and the possibility of lifespan extension with Christin Glorioso and John Bell

In this episode recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Eirini Vamva, PhD interviews Anna Maurer, PhD of the University of Michigan. Dr. Maurer shares her story of growing up in Michigan and how her path led her to Harvard Medical School. She discusses her work in AAV and gives advice to individuals looking to enter the field of cell and gene therapy.

Music: 'Dreamer' by Steven O'Brien – Released under CC-BY 4.0. https://www.steven-obrien.net/

In this episode recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Eirini Vamva, PhD interviews Anna Maurer, PhD of the University of Michigan. Dr. Maurer shares her story of growing up in Michigan and how her path led her to Harvard Medical School. She discusses her work in AAV and gives advice to individuals looking to enter the field of cell and gene therapy.
Music:&nbsp;'Dreamer' by Steven O'Brien &ndash; Released under CC-BY 4.0.&nbsp;<a href="https://nam12.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Furl.us.m.mimecastprotect.com%2Fs%2FJMalCL9w1QUZWVoHPijcyIHMl&amp;data=05%7C02%7Ccsiwula%40asgct.org%7C82afebf4da6449a8021708ded2bc2299%7Cb0fc60ecb4b346cfa59fd572272d1cc2%7C0%7C0%7C639179902643676323%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJFbXB0eU1hcGkiOnRydWUsIlYiOiIwLjAuMDAwMCIsIlAiOiJXaW4zMiIsIkFOIjoiTWFpbCIsIldUIjoyfQ%3D%3D%7C0%7C%7C%7C&amp;sdata=7v1uPhwIo92m9foeKREK%2F9HOKw2vL8A5%2BbYxfFATBy0%3D&amp;reserved=0">https://www.steven-obrien.net/</a>

Increasing Equitable Access with Hayley Lam, PhD

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