Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting.

Take a listen from Wednesday, May 13, 2026 as we talk with Dawn Bowles, PhD, who walks us through her work at Duke Department of Surgery.

This soundbite is hosted by Widler Casy, PhD, a member of the ASGCT Communications Committee.

 

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Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field &mdash; offering a daily pulse on what&rsquo;s happening throughout the meeting.
Take a listen from Wednesday, May 13, 2026 as we talk with Dawn Bowles, PhD, who walks us through her work at Duke Department of Surgery.
This soundbite is hosted by Widler Casy, PhD, a member of the ASGCT Communications Committee.
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Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.

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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Soundbites Featuring Dawn Bowles, 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.
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