Gain valuable insights into:
- Current State of CGT Access: Explore the existing access to cell and gene therapies in middle and low-income countries.
- Evolving Clinical Landscape: Understand how the clinical landscape is changing and the role of middle and low-income countries in facilitating ATMP development and production.
- Overcoming Barriers: Tackle regulatory, logistical, and financial challenges that hinder access to advanced therapies.
- Cost-Efficiencies and Collaborations: Identify cost-efficiencies, partnerships, and deals that can enhance access to essential therapies.
Featured Speakers
Kanya Rajangam
President, Head of R&D and CMO
Senti Biosciences
Jeff Liter
CEO
Luminary Therapeutic
Kevin Doxzen
Gene Therapy Consultant
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Contract)
Shardha Yeeles
Senior Consultant
Citeline
Kanya Rajangam
President, Head of R&D and CMO
Senti Biosciences
Dr. Rajangam is responsible for leading the development and regulatory strategy to rapidly advance Senti Bio’s off-the-shelf CAR-NK cell oncology programs into and through clinical development. Dr. Rajangam served in leadership roles at various biotech companies, most recently Nkarta Therapeutics where, as chief medical officer, she was responsible for clinical development of CAR-NK cell therapies for oncology.
Jeff Liter
CEO
Luminary Therapeutic
Jeff is a seasoned CEO with a proven track record at profitably growing emerging companies and business divisions. He has raised over $15M in seed capital from angel investors to start four different companies which he then led to becoming profitable or acquired. Jeff got his start in Cell therapy as the Chief Operating Officer of Progenitor Cell Therapy (PCT) where he supported over 25 clinical trials in the Cell and Gene Therapy field. These trials ranged from Phase I to Phase III pivotal trials.
Kevin Doxzen
Gene Therapy Consultant
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation (Contract)
Kevin’s combined experiences in academia and real-world implementation give him a unique perspective for solving global health problems. He has built a reputation as a thought leader on the societal implications of emerging technologies and am known for his ability to build meaningful partnerships, foster collaboration, and communicate with diverse audiences. He has written extensively for both peer-reviewed publications and general audience publications and has given many presentations on genomics, bioethics, and healthcare policy. Notably, he is currently co-authoring a white paper on the infrastructure development needed to improve access to gene therapies in India and Africa.
Shardha Yeeles
Senior Consultant
Citeline
Shardha is a consultant at Citeline (formerly Pharma Intelligence) who specializes in cell and gene therapy, working with Biotech and Pharmaceutical companies conducting competitive research and strategic market analysis. Shardha is also active in thought leadership creation, having published articles for Citeline's In Vivo publication, as well as quarterly reports on the Gene, Cell and RNA landscape published as part of a continuing partnership with the American Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.