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 Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Defne Amado, MD, PhD, a 2026 ASGCT Career Development Award recipient. Dr. Amado discusses her research in therapies for ALS and discusses what she’s excited about in the field.

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

Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026,&nbsp;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 Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Defne Amado, MD, PhD, a 2026 ASGCT Career Development Award recipient. Dr. Amado discusses her research in therapies for ALS and discusses what she&rsquo;s excited about in the field.
This soundbite is hosted by Widler Casy, PhD, of the ASGCT Communications Committee.
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 Defne Amado, MD, PhD

Scientists, Unedited is a monthly podcast hosted by Eirini Vamva, PhD, that spotlights the people behind scientific breakthroughs – their journeys, motivations, and lives beyond the lab. Each episode begins with personal stories, explores passions outside of science, and closes with an accessible conversation about the guest’s work for a general audience.

In this first episode, Dr. Vamva sits down with ASGCT President Matthew Porteus, PhD, for a conversation about the winding path that brought him full circle back to Stanford University. The conversation offers a candid look at the personal experiences and motivations that have shaped Dr. Porteus’s career and his leadership in the field of cell and gene therapy.

Scientists, Unedited is a monthly podcast hosted by Eirini Vamva, PhD, that spotlights the people behind scientific breakthroughs &ndash; their journeys, motivations, and lives beyond the lab. Each episode begins with personal stories, explores passions outside of science, and closes with an accessible conversation about the guest&rsquo;s work for a general audience.
In this first episode, Dr. Vamva sits down with ASGCT President Matthew Porteus, PhD, for a conversation about the winding path that brought him full circle back to Stanford University. The conversation offers a candid look at the personal experiences and motivations that have shaped Dr. Porteus&rsquo;s career and his leadership in the field of cell and gene therapy.

A Full-Circle Journey at Stanford: Get to Know ASGCT President Matthew Porteus, PhD

Recorded on site at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, this mini-series introduces listeners to ASGCT members and the work driving progress across the cell and gene therapy field. In each episode, members are invited to share their backgrounds, discuss the current state of the field, and reflect on the value of ASGCT membership. This series of brief, engaging conversations will help listeners get to know the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping the ASGCT community.
 
In this episode, host Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee talks with Godwin Iroanya of the University of Missouri. Godwin shares his current work and research and how ASGCT membership has helped his career, including the Molecular Therapy Family of Journals and the Society’s pilot Mentor Program.

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

Recorded on site at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, this mini-series introduces listeners to ASGCT members and the work driving progress across the cell and gene therapy field. In each episode, members are invited to share their backgrounds, discuss the current state of the field, and reflect on the value of ASGCT membership. This series of brief, engaging conversations will help listeners get to know the people, perspectives, and ideas shaping the ASGCT community. &nbsp; In this episode, host Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee talks with Godwin Iroanya of the University of Missouri. Godwin shares his current work and research and how ASGCT membership has helped his career, including the Molecular Therapy Family of Journals and the Society&rsquo;s pilot Mentor Program.
Music:&nbsp;'Origami' by Scott Buckley &ndash; released under CC-BY 4.0.&nbsp;<a href="https://url.us.m.mimecastprotect.com/s/IkczCERmXJSyRj4iNfxU7G5vB">www.scottbuckley.com.au</a>

Member Minutes: Godwin Iroanya

In this episode of The Issue, new co-hosts Jason West, PhD, and Sanjay D’Souza, PhD, turn the mics on themselves to introduce one another to listeners. Recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, this episode invites listeners to get to know the new co-hosts as they share their backgrounds, ask each other questions, and share how listeners can get involved with future content of The Issue podcast.

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

In this episode of The Issue, new co-hosts Jason West, PhD, and Sanjay D&rsquo;Souza, PhD, turn the mics on themselves to introduce one another to listeners. Recorded live at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, this episode invites listeners to get to know the new co-hosts as they share their backgrounds, ask each other questions, and share how listeners can get involved with future content of The Issue podcast.
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>

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