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SUMMARY:UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium 2026
DESCRIPTION:The UCL Advanced Therapies Symposium is a flagship event showcasing UCL’s world-leading expertise and multidisciplinary approach to transforming healthcare through advanced therapies. This one-day\, in-person gathering brings together over 250 UCL scientists\, clinical collaborators\, funding bodies\, and industry leaders to explore cutting-edge research and its journey from bench to bedside. \nThe 2026 programme will spotlight CAR-T therapy (autoimmune conditions)\, rare disease gene therapy\, cell therapy and strategies for commercialising innovations from lab to market. Alongside keynote talks and panel discussions\, the symposium will feature talks and poster presentations by early career researchers\, offering fresh perspectives on novel therapeutics and emerging technologies. Delegates will gain insights into UCL’s pioneering work\, clinical applications\, and strategic partnerships\, while networking sessions throughout the day provide invaluable opportunities to connect with experts and foster collaborations across the therapeutic innovation ecosystem. \nCoinciding with UCL’s bicentennial celebrations in 2026—and building on a 200-year legacy of research and innovation—this year’s symposium invites you to explore new collaborations and be part of the effort to advance therapies for the future. \nDate: Wednesday 22 April 2026\nTime: Registration 09.00-9.20; Seminar 9.20-17.30; Networking Reception 17.30-19.00\nOpen to: UCL staff and students\, UCL BRCs*\, and external partners\nVenue: Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, UCL Great Ormond Street Institute of Child Health\, 30 Guilford Street London WC1N 1EH  (Google Map\, Local area map and transportation)\nProvisional agenda: view here \nTickets:\nUCL staff and students; UCL BRCs* – Free registration with UCL email address or designated BRC work email address (If you find that they are currently sold out\, please sign up for the waitlist. We often release more spots as registrants drop out\, so we will notify those on the list as soon as tickets become available.)\nNon-UCL delegates – Early bird offer for £50 (available until 11 March 2026; automatically applied at checkout). Full price: £75;\nNon-UCL academics and public sector – £25\nAll prices are VAT inclusive.\n*UCL BRCs refer to: NIHR UCLH Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Moorfields Biomedical Research Centre; NIHR Great Ormond Street Hospital Biomedical Research Centre. \nTo stay updated: \nSign up to the mailing list to receive updates about the symposium. \n\nRegister
URL:https://www.dementiaresearcher.nihr.ac.uk/event/ucl-advanced-therapies-symposium-2026/
LOCATION:UCL – Kennedy Lecture Theatre\, Institute of Child Health - Main Building\, 30 Guildford Street\, London\, Greater London\, WC1N 1EH\, United Kingdom
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