The International Society of Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) is now accepting applications for the 2019 Cell Therapy Training Course. This educational opportunity is a joint effort between ASBMT and ISCT.
Twelve scholars are selected from the applicants, and given hands-on training in cell therapy from some of the best minds in the field. This five-day intensive workshop helps junior cell therapy researchers take their research project from bench to bedside.The biennial event is an all-expenses paid experience for those chosen to attend. Participants are competitively selected, and preference is given to fellows and faculty with no more than two years of BMT and cellular therapy experience following training or a faculty appointment.
Next year's event will take place from Oct. 21, 2019 to Oct. 25, 2019, in Philadelphia, Penn.
Beth Sage, MBBS, PhD, attended the 2015 inaugural Cell Therapy Training Course. In a post for ISCT, she wrote how valuable the experience was for her research.
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This was without a doubt one of the best courses I have attended," she said. "The chance to talk to so many experts who have really been the trail blazers of cell therapies was invaluable, and although the road ahead is still a challenging one, it seems less scary to navigate with the new supporters we have found. As is so often the case feedback comes down to ‘how likely are you to recommend us to a friend.’ My answer? Extremely likely."Visit
ISCT's website for more information, and to apply.