Emily Walsh Martin, PhD, spoke with Amber Freed, founder and CEO of SLC6A1 Connect, a patient organization focused on accelerating the development of therapies for SLC6A1 patients like her son Maxwell.

Emily Walsh Martin, PhD, spoke with Amber Freed, founder and CEO of SLC6A1 Connect, a patient organization focused on accelerating the development of therapies for SLC6A1 patients like her son Maxwell.

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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Key Considerations of Gene Therapy Development: A Caregiver's Story

Join host Emily Walsh Martin, PhD, as she hands the baton to the new co-hosts of The Issue podcast, Sanjay D’Souza, PhD, and Jason West, PhD. Listen in as the three preview some of the abstracts that will be presented at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 11-15 in Boston, MA.

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

Join host Emily Walsh Martin, PhD, as she hands the baton to the new co-hosts of The Issue podcast, Sanjay D&rsquo;Souza, PhD, and Jason West, PhD. Listen in as the three preview some of the abstracts that will be presented at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting, held May 11-15 in Boston, MA.
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>

ASGCT 2026 Abstract Highlights with Emily Walsh Martin, Sanjay D’Souza, and Jason West

In this episode, host Emily Walsh Martin revisits her 2022 Caregiver’s Perspective interview with Amber Freed, founder of SLC6A1 Connect. Amber is a caregiver to her son Maxwell, who has since received treatment for SLC6A1. Emily and Amber discuss Maxwell’s treatment and the role a caregiver plays in that journey.

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

In this episode, host Emily Walsh Martin revisits her&nbsp;<a href="https://omny.fm/shows/asgct-podcast-network/key-considerations-of-gene-therapy-development-a-caregivers-story" data-auth="NotApplicable" data-linkindex="1">2022 Caregiver&rsquo;s Perspective interview with Amber Freed</a>, founder of SLC6A1 Connect. Amber is a caregiver to her son Maxwell, who has since received treatment for SLC6A1. Emily and Amber discuss Maxwell&rsquo;s treatment and the role a caregiver plays in that journey.
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>

The Issue – A Caregiver’s Journey from Development to Treatment with Amber Freed, Founder of SLC6A1 Connect

In this episode, Molecular Therapy Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Glorioso and Dr. Rita Perlingeiro (University of Minnesota) will discuss an article recently published in Molecular Therapy titled, “Preclinical quality, safety, and efficacy of a CGMP iPSC-derived myogenic progenitor product for the treatment of muscular dystrophies.”

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

In this episode,&nbsp;Molecular Therapy&nbsp;Editor-in-Chief Dr. Joseph Glorioso and Dr. Rita Perlingeiro (University of Minnesota) will discuss an article recently published in&nbsp;Molecular Therapy&nbsp;titled, &ldquo;<a href="https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/molecular-therapy/fulltext/S1525-0016(25)00543-X">Preclinical quality, safety, and efficacy of a CGMP iPSC-derived myogenic progenitor product for the treatment of muscular dystrophies</a>.&rdquo;
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>

Key Considerations of Gene Therapy Development: A Caregiver's Story

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