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DDW event focusses on rAAVs and long-read nanopore sequencing

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Join DDW for this exclusive free event, ‘ rAAV genome sequencing with Oxford Nanopore uncovers transgene integrity and packaging impurities ’. The event will be supported by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAVs) are considered a promising delivery system for gene therapy medicines.

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Exclusive event on using adeno-associated virus (AAV) vectors in gene therapy

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Join DDW for this exclusive free event , A Comprehensive Guide to Using Adeno-Associated Virus (AAV) Vectors in Gene Therapy, which is supported by Azenta Life Sciences. AAV is optimal for gene therapy due to its efficiency and safety in humans; however, AAV processes can present obstacles for researchers.

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How can long-read nanopore sequencing support gene therapy delivery?

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Join DDW for this exclusive free event, ‘ rAAV genome sequencing with Oxford Nanopore uncovers transgene integrity and packaging impurities ’. The event will be supported by Oxford Nanopore Technologies. Recombinant adeno-associated viruses (rAAVs) are considered a promising delivery system for gene therapy medicines.

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Gene therapy for Parkinson’s disease progresses to Phase II

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A new Phase II trial, REGENERATE-PD, will study AB-1005, an adeno-associated virus 2 (AAV2) glial cell line-derived neurotrophic factor (GDNF) gene therapy for the treatment of moderate-stage Parkinson’s disease. The trial will include an estimated 87 subjects with study sites located in the US, UK and Europe.

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The killer instinct: Using investigational natural killer therapy to treat Alzheimer’s

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DDW Editor Reece Armstrong speaks to Dr Paul Song , MD, NKGen and Dr Vince DeOrchis , clinician, to find out more about the investigational natural killer therapy SNK01 and the benefit of using a patient’s own cells to treat Alzheimer’s. PS : Most, if not all, current therapies are focused on MCI. RA: How does SNK01 work?

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Reflections from Advanced Therapies Week 2023 

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Over the three days of Advanced Therapies Week (ATW) 2023 in Miami, Florida, US, from 18 to 20 January, DDW’s Megan Thomas heard from attendees about what they were most looking forward to learning from the event, as well as why they think the potential of cell and gene therapies outweighs the obstacles that must be overcome to achieve it.

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New UK network launches to boost advanced therapies across the north  

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A new cooperative network designed to foster collaboration and boost the sharing of knowledge and expertise for the UK’s advanced therapies sector has been launched.

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