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 Hans-Peter Kiem, MD, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the George Stamatoyannopoulos Mentorship Award. Dr. Kiem reflects on why receiving this award is so meaningful and also shares his thoughts on where the field of CGT is headed.

This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee.

Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.

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 Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Hans-Peter Kiem, MD, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the George Stamatoyannopoulos Mentorship Award. Dr. Kiem reflects on why receiving this award is so meaningful and also shares his thoughts on where the field of CGT is headed.
This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod 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 Hans-Peter Kiem, MD, PhD

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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Against the Odds: How Dr. Anna Maurer Built a Life in Science

Recorded on site at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Sanjay D’Souza, PhD, talks with Fyodor Urnov, PhD, about the evolution and future of gene editing. One of the 2026 ASGCT Catalyst Award co-recipients, Dr. Urnov, talks about his work in gene editing and discusses the need for collaboration in the field to bring more cell and gene therapies to patients.

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

Recorded on site at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, host Sanjay D&rsquo;Souza, PhD, talks with Fyodor Urnov, PhD, about the evolution and future of gene editing. One of the 2026 ASGCT Catalyst Award co-recipients, Dr. Urnov, talks about his work in gene editing and discusses the need for collaboration in the field to bring more cell and gene therapies to patients.
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>

A Discussion on the Past, Present, and Future Promise of Gene Editing with Fyodor Urnov, PhD

This episode, recorded at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, focuses on Molecular Therapy Advances’ upcoming special issue, Beyond prevalance: How rare diseases are reshaping therapeutic innovation. Listen as Editor-in-Chief of Molecular Therapy Advances, Dr. Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, discusses the evolution of therapeutic development for rare diseases with guest editors Drs. Jennifer Adair, Claire Booth, Terence Flotte, and Donald Kohn.

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

This episode, recorded at the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston, focuses on&nbsp;Molecular Therapy Advances&rsquo; upcoming special issue, <a href="https://www.cell.com/molecular-therapy-family/advances/special-issues/call-for-papers/rare-diseases">Beyond prevalance: How rare diseases are reshaping therapeutic innovation</a>.&nbsp;Listen as Editor-in-Chief of&nbsp;Molecular Therapy Advances, Dr. Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, discusses the evolution of therapeutic development for rare diseases with guest editors Drs.&nbsp;Jennifer Adair, Claire Booth, Terence Flotte, and Donald Kohn.
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>

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