iiinova — where your digital self keeps evolving

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 13h

What if we could control cells with pulses of light?💡 The 2026 #NobelPrize #Medicine honors #optogenetics, a discovery that changed neuroscience and is now shaping synthetic biology, regenerative medicine, and gene & cell therapies. And the story doesn't stop with light.👀 ctgct.si/en/objave/im...

ctgct.si

The Growing Impact of Optogenetics - CTGCT

What began as a method for understanding the brain has grown into a powerful platform that is influencing fields ranging from neuroscience and synthetic biology to tissue engineering and regenerative ...

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

#URBAGEN also highlights a broader challenge: how do we develop therapies for diseases affecting only a few hundred people worldwide? Read the full article and meet Duško Lainšček at #CTGCTDay2026 to continue the discussion. #CellAndGeneTherapy #AdvancedTherapies

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

The story is not only about vector design. It includes patient-derived organoids, animal studies, biodistribution, toxicology, GMP manufacturing, dose selection, and years of regulatory preparation before the first patients can be treated. #GeneTherapy #AAV #RareDiseases

110

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

How do you take a gene therapy for an ultra-rare disease from concept to clinical trial? Our latest article based on the lecture of our colleague Duško Lainšček, explores the development of URBAGEN for #CTNNB1 syndrome and the challenges behind AAV-based therapies. 👇 ctgct.si/en/objave/ad...

ctgct.si

Advancing AAV Vector for Gene Therapies with URBAGEN - CTGCT

For families affected by a rare and ultra-rare genetic disorder, the distance between a promising laboratory result and an accessible treatment can feel impossibly large. Developing a gene therapy req...

110

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Sebastian Diecke of the #MaxDelbrückCenter is joining #CTGCTDay2026 as an invited speaker. Hear his insights on pluripotent stem cell technologies and connect with the cell and gene therapy community. Registration is free this year, so secure your place: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/inxvq4Kbyc

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

📢 Abstract submission closes in 7 days! Researchers, students, and professionals: this is your chance to present your work at #CTGCTDay2026. 📅 Deadline: 30 September 2026 🔗 Submit your abstract: forms.cloud.microsoft/e/NdYJDATNwN @kemijski.bsky.social @ucltro.bsky.social @umcutrecht.bsky.social

042

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

Another confirmed speaker for #CTGCTDay2026! We’re pleased to welcome Jan Procházka from the Czech Centre for Phenogenomics, whose work spans functional genomics, rare genetic diseases & preclinical research. ✅ Submit your abstract ✅ Register to attend Link: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

010

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 10/09/2026

More than 30 students from across Europe explored gene & cell therapies in Ljubljana. from CAR T and iPSC-based models to AAVs, viral vectors and GMP manufacturing. Through visits to the National Institute of Chemistry and JAFRAL, they gained new insights. @kemijski.bsky.social @ctgct.bsky.social

021

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 09/09/2026

Present your research at #CTGCTDay2026! Submit your abstract by 15 September and join confirmed speaker Petra Sušjan, Research Associate in Synthetic Biology and Immunoly department of the @kemijski.bsky.social. Details: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

David Morrow, Scientific Lead for #AdvancedTherapies at #EATRIS, is a confirmed speaker at #CTGCTDay2026! Working in gene and cell therapy or related fields? ✅ Submit your abstract before 15th September ✅ Register to attend Link: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day... #GeneAndCellTherapy

020

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 27/08/2026

#CRISPR editors are getting more powerful. The challenge? Getting them to the right cells. In this article, we break down the delivery technologies for CRISPR, based on the review by Tjaša Lapanja, Duško Lainšček, and colleagues. Read more: ctgct.si/en/objave/ch... #CTGCT @kemijski.bsky.social

ctgct.si

The Delivery Challenge of Genome Editing with CRISPR - CTGCT

In vivo delivery strategies for therapeutic CRISPRgenome editingCRISPR technologies can rewrite a disease-causing DNA sequence, switch a gene off, correct a single genetic letter or even alter gene ac...

020

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're hosting more than 30 students from across Europe at @kemijski.bsky.social, in collaboration with BEST Ljubljana Participants are learning about CAR T therapies, iPSCs, AAV-based gene therapy, viral vector manufacturing, regulatory aspects, and the goals of #CTGCT and @genehproject.bsky.social

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 26/08/2026

We're pleased to welcome Associate Professor Duško Lainšček ( @kemijski.bsky.social ) to this year's programme. ✅ Submit your abstract ✅ Register to attend Join the discussion: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day... #GeneAndCellTherapy #CTGCTDay2026 #GeneAndCellTherapy #GCT #CTGCT

020

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 04/08/2026

📢 Registration is now open for #CTGCTDay2026 Connect with leaders from academia, clinical research, industry, and regulatory bodies discussing the next generation of cell, tissue, and gene therapies. 📍 Ljubljana, Slovenia 🎟️ Register now: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day... 📝 Abstract deadline: 15 September

ctgct.si

CTGCT Day 2026: Advances in Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy - CTGCT

CTGCT Day 2026 is a one day conference organised by the Centre of the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

How can genome editors that exceed #AAV size limits be delivered? Our colleagues Roman Jerala and Duško Lainšček look at #coiled-coil mediated assembly as a strategy to package genome editors in separate parts and reconstitute them in target cells. Breakdown article: ctgct.si/en/objave/mo...

ctgct.si

Molecular Velcro: Using Coiled Coils to Deliver Genome Editors Beyond AAV Size Limits - CTGCT

What if one of the biggest obstacles in gene therapy could be solved by borrowing a concept from everyday life? Just as Velcro joins two separate pieces together to create a strong and functional conn...

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 27/07/2026

Interested in translating research into advanced therapies? #CTGCT is recruiting a #GMP Production & Development Expert (PhD level) to work across GMP operations, regulatory compliance, R&D projects, and scientific dissemination. 📅Deadline: 24 Aug 2026 ctgct.si/en/jobs/

ctgct.si

Job Openings - CTGCT

The work at the Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy is focused on translating research into treatments through innovative strategies, including advanced gene editing, cell-based treat...

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

What does it take to turn a scientific idea into a therapy that can reach patients? Duško Lainšček discusses genome editing, #CRISPR technologies, and the challenges of bringing gene therapies closer to the clinic in a new interview with Svet24. ctgct.si/en/objave/du...

ctgct.si

Duško Lainšček interviewed by Svet24 - CTGCT

How does a breakthrough gene therapy begin? What does it take to turn a scientific idea into a treatment that can reach a patient?In this interview, Duško Lainšček, researcher at the Institute of Chem...

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 23/07/2026

📢 Call for Abstracts now open for #CTGCTDay2026 Share your research in ATMPs, manufacturing, or regulatory science and connect with experts from academia, industry, and clinical research. 📍 Ljubljana, Slovenia | 11 Nov 2026 🔗 ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

ctgct.si

CTGCT Day 2026: Advances in Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy - CTGCT

CTGCT Day 2026 is a one day conference organised by the Centre of the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

010

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

GeneH on Bloomberg Adria How can excellent gene therapy research reach patients? Prof. Luís Pereira de Almeida and Dr Mojca Benčina discuss why gene therapy needs science, regulation, industry, funding and patient-centred collaboration. Video credit: Bloomberg Adria #GeneH #GeneTherapy

111

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 10/07/2026

We’re excited to welcome Massimo Dominici, MD, from Università degli Studi di Modena e Reggio Emilia to #CTGCTDay2026! He has headed the Laboratory of Cellular Therapies & co-founded biotechnology startups & research institutions. 📢Submit your abstract & join us! ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day...

Massimo Dominici confirmed as lecturer for the CTGCT Day 2026

010

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

Sharing a first look at the GeneH Non-Graduating Training Programme! Strengthening professional competencies for gene therapy research, innovation and translation, while bridging academic research and market readiness. Stay tuned. More soon! @kemijski.bsky.social @ctgct.bsky.social

011

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 19/06/2026

#CTGCT #Newsletter No. 4 is out! Highlights include: 🔹 #CTGCTDay2026 (11 Nov, Ljubljana) – call for contributions open 🔹 @genehproject.bsky.social &CFGBC Symposium 🔹 €15M co-financing agreement 🔹 New CAR T research (Calcium Switch) 🔹 Events, publications & job openings 👉 ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...

ctgct.si

CTGCT Newsletter No. 4 - CTGCT

Just as the summer is about to start your friend and colleague the CTGCT is publishing its latest

010

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

GeneH partners met in Ljubljana for our consortium meeting and the GeneH & 21st CFGBC Symposium. Focus: clinical readiness and bringing gene therapy closer to patients. www.uc.pt/en/geneh/new... @kemijski.bsky.social @ctgct.bsky.social #GeneH #GeneTherapy

011

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 12/06/2026

We’re excited to welcome Zsolt Sebestyen from @umcutrecht.bsky.social to #CTGCTDay2026! His research on tumor microenvironment & immune cells bridges science and clinical impact. 📢 Submit your abstract & join us! ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day... #AbstractSubmission #CellTherapy #GeneTherapy

Zsolt Sebestyen will present at the CTGCT Day 2026 conference

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

At #ASGCT2026, our colleague Duško Lainšček shared work focused on translation. He presented: • An #AAV9 gene therapy for #CTNNB1 syndrome • Safety data supporting a Phase I/II trial in Slovenia and more. You can read it here: ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...

ctgct.si

CTGCT at ASGCT 2026 - CTGCT

At the ASGCT 2026 Annual Meeting in Boston (May 11–15, 2026), held held in Boston, Massachusetts, USA, our colleague Dr. Duško Lainšček presented two pieces of work that reflect this translational rea...

000

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 04/06/2026

The #CTGCT at @kemijski is opening two new positions to strengthen our work in quality systems and cell & gene therapy development. 1️⃣ QC Expert (Assistant with a Doctorate) Deadline: 29 June 2026 2️⃣ Assistant‑S Deadline: 1 July 2026 Link: ctgct.si/en/jobs/ #hiring #GCT #QCExpert #ResearchJobs

ctgct.si

Job Openings - CTGCT

020

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 28/05/2026

Final reminder: GeneH & CFGBC Scientific Symposium 3 June 2026 | Ljubljana. Gene therapy, rare diseases, functional genomics & patient-focused round table. Programme: cfgbc.mf.uni-lj.si/wp-content/u... @kemijski.bsky.social @ctgct.bsky.social #GeneH #GeneTherapy

021

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 15/05/2026

Next #CTGCT #ScienceTalks | 1 June, 14:00 CEST Peter Brazda explores how 3D co‑culture models and multimodal tumor immunology workflows can unravel tumor–immune interactions—and inform next‑generation T‑cell therapies. Read more and join the webinar: ctgct.si/en/objave/ct... @kemijski.bsky.social

ctgct.si

CTGCT Science Talks June - Assit. Prof. Peter Brazda - CTGCT

On Monday, 1st of June 2026, 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time), Assit. Prof. Peter Brazada from the Center for Translational Immunology of the University Medical Center Utrecht , will present in our CTG...

020

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

UCL Translational Research Office @ucltro.bsky.social · 14/05/2026

Dr Thomas Fox, @uclmedsci.bsky.social, shared insights on programmable T‑cell therapies at the latest @ctgct.bsky.social Science Talks, exploring CRISPR gene editing, lipid nanoparticles & the future of immune cells as “living medicines.” 🔗Read more: bit.ly/42yUiuL #GeneEditing #CellTherapy

031

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 12/05/2026

We’re recruiting! We’re looking for an Assistant with a Doctorate (GMP expert) to join our team. 🧪 PhD in life sciences | GMP & GxP focus 📅 Apply by: 6 June 2026 Learn more about the role and how to apply 👇 kemijski-institut.my.site.com/recruitment/... #Hiring #GMP #LifeSciences #ResearchCareers

kemijski-institut.my.site.com

Recruitment

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 30/04/2026

Are you working in gene, cell or tissue therapy? #CTGCTDay2026 we just opened our call for oral and poster contributions! Open to MSc students, PhDs, postdocs, clinicians, industry scientists & professors. 📅Submit by 15.07.2026 📍Ljubljana, 11.11.2026 Link: ctgct.si/en/ctgct-day... #ATMPs

ctgct.si

CTGCT Day 2026: Advances in Cell, Tissue and Gene Therapy - CTGCT

CTGCT Day 2026 is a one day conference organised by the Centre of the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy in Ljubljana, Slovenia.

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 29/04/2026

We are looking forward to this presentation by our colleague Dr Duško Lainšček as part of the #symposium we are organising in collaboration with the CFGBC as part of our @genehproject.bsky.social. Don't miss it! Link: cfgbc.mf.uni-lj.si/events/2026c... #GeneH #AAV #CTNNB1

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 28/04/2026

Meet our invited speaker to the @genehproject.bsky.social & 21st CFGBC Scientific #Symposium in Ljubljana. Prof Rajvinder Karda, Institute for Women’s Health, @ucl.ac.uk, UK Link: cfgbc.mf.uni-lj.si/events/2026c... 📅 3 June 2026 📍 Faculty of Medicine, University of Ljubljana

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 21/04/2026

Join us in our next event organised under the @genehproject.bsky.social and participate! We have prepared a very interesting program together with the #CFGBC. You can also participate by submitting your abstract for a poster Registration Link: cfgbc.mf.uni-lj.si/events/2026c...

020

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 10/04/2026

Last reminder to register for this #webinar that we will host where Dr. Thomas Fox will present his latest advances in programmable #T-cell therapies as part of #UCL and #Harvard Medical School

010

CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy) @ctgct.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

Join us for the #GeneH & 21st CFGBC Symposium: “From Functional Genomics to Gene Therapy”! 📅3 June 2026 📍Uni. of Ljubljana 💰Free admission 📢Call for Abstracts! Present your research at our poster session. ⏳Deadline: 20 May cfgbc.mf.uni-lj.si/events/2026cfgbcsym21/ @genehproject.bsky.social

010

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

ERDERA @erdera.bsky.social · 09/04/2026

💡 New ERDERA Knowledge Pill! What are ATMPs and how are they changing how we think about treatment, especially for people living with rare diseases? 🔎 Learn more: loom.ly/pjOwax0 #ATMPs #AdvancedTherapies #RareDiseases #ERDERA

021

Reposted by CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)

GeneH @genehproject.bsky.social · 30/03/2026

Got questions? 🤔 🔹 Format: Blended (approx. 8h/week). 🔹 Teams: Max 10 teams. 🔹 Focus: Dedicated to #GeneTherapy translation. Ready to take the next step? Learn more:https://tinyurl.com/genehpt #GeneH #GeneTherapyAccelerator #HorizonEurope @kemijski.bsky.social @ctgct.bsky.social

021