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CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy)
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Focused on cancer and rare diseases. Project: 101059842 - CTGCT - HORIZON-WIDERA-2022. Co-funded by the European Union, the UK Research and Innovation (UKRI) and European Regional Development Fund EU under Slovenia’s Cohesion Policy Programme 2021-2027.
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GeneH partners published a new article on Action & Investment Plan. 4-stage roadmap from Discovery → Testing → Scaling up → Clinical trials + tools.

Read more: www.uc.pt/en/geneh/new...

#GeneH #GeneTherapy #HorizonEurope #RareDiseases

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February 4, 2026 at 2:15 PM
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Just 3 weeks left to apply for these positions!
January 29, 2026 at 11:03 AM
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New year, new teammates at #CTGCT! 🥼

We are hiring 5 key roles at @kemijski.bsky.social:

🧬 2x GMP Experts: PhD + 4yrs exp. in bioprocess/QA.
🔬 3x Postdoc Researchers: PhD + 3yrs postdoc exp. preferred.

📅 Deadline: Feb 19, 2026
Details: ctgct.si/en/jobs/

#Hiring #GeneTherapy
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...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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New year, new teammates at #CTGCT! 🥼

We are hiring 5 key roles at @kemijski.bsky.social:

🧬 2x GMP Experts: PhD + 4yrs exp. in bioprocess/QA.
🔬 3x Postdoc Researchers: PhD + 3yrs postdoc exp. preferred.

📅 Deadline: Feb 19, 2026
Details: ctgct.si/en/jobs/

#Hiring #GeneTherapy
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...
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January 19, 2026 at 2:29 PM
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Join us on the #CTGCT #Science_Talks #webinar

We’re pleased to host Dr. Shady El-Husseiny,TU Dresden. He will present his work titled “Application of CRISPR base editors in innovative cancer therapies”.

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CTGCT Science Talks February - Dr. Shady Sayed - CTGCT
On Monday, 2nd of February 2026, 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time), Dr. Shady Sayed from the Department of Medical Systems Biology, Faculty of Medicine Carl Gustav Carus, TU Dresden, Dresden, GermanyFil...
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January 19, 2026 at 10:15 AM
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Can automation revolutionize viral defense after transplant? 🧬
At #CTGCT #ScienceTalks, Claudia Beltran Mestres from Charité Berlin shared how automated G-Rex bioreactors produce "fitter" T-cells to fight viral infections after a transplant.

Article: ctgct.si/en/objave/bo...
Boosting Immunity After Transplantation: The Future of Automated T-Cell Therapy - CTGCT
For patients undergoing a life-saving organ transplant, the road to recovery is often a delicate balancing act. While the new organ offers a second chance, the drugs needed to prevent the body from re...
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January 16, 2026 at 10:09 AM
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🚀 Big news!

The #CTGCT co-financing agreement is signed. This €30M joint investment (EU + Slovenia) will help translating knowledge into clinical practice.

Led by Dr. Mojca Benčina, we’re: 🔬 Advancing therapies 🥼 Bringing talent home 🤝 Partnering globally

Full story: ctgct.si/en/objave/ce...
Ceremonial Signing of the Agreement on Co-Financing of the CTGCT - CTGCT
We are proud to announce a historic milestone for our project. On December 22, 2025, the Minister of Higher Education, Science, and Innovation, Dr. Igor Papič, and the Director of the National Institu...
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January 7, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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Don't forget to sign up for this webinar!
January 6, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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Bluepharma (Industry helix): CRDMO enabling formulation-to-GMP transitions. Advanced Therapies Hub for mRNA delivery and a new sterile unit (dual lines) support flexible clinical-supply strategies within GeneH.

→ www.uc.pt/geneh/

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December 31, 2025 at 11:04 AM
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JAFRAL joins GeneH’s Industry helix: CDMO for phages, plasmid DNA, mRNA. GMP clean rooms, fill-and-finish, QA/QC and CMC packages enable GMP-ready materials for tox and early clinical use—supporting GeneH translation.
→ www.uc.pt/geneh/

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December 29, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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#CTGCT #Newsletter No. 3 is out!
From making space for our new facility to hosting our CTGCT Days, it’s been a massive year.

Catch up on:
Team expansion
#CTGCTDays2025 highlights
Latest open-access research
Plans for 2026 and more

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CTGCT Newsletter No. 3 - Happy Holidays to everyone! - CTGCT
As the year wraps up, we want to share our third official CTGCT newsletter, summarizing a period of great growth, both in our team size and our scientific impact!In the last six months, we have experi...
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December 17, 2025 at 1:39 PM
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The CTGCT was at the 4th Teaming Club Conference in Porto by BIOPOLIS, tackling long-term sustainability for Centres of Excellence! 🔬

We discussed: Activating the Quadruple Helix and Retaining international talent (Team culture is key!)

Read our full article for insights! ctgct.si/en/objave/4t...
Building a Sustainable Future: CTGCT at the 4th Teaming Club Conference in Porto - CTGCT
The CTGCT played an active role in these high-level discussions, represented by our colleague Vesna. She served as a speaker in the panel Common Challenges & Solutions in a parallel thematic session o...
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December 12, 2025 at 1:23 PM
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Join us on 12 Jan 2026 at 14:00 (CET) for our next #CTGCT #ScienceTalks #webinar with Claudia Beltran Mestres from BeCAT at Charité Berlin on “Automation of Antiviral T cell Product Manufacturing”

🔗 Register now and get the link on the day of the event!

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CTGCT Science Talks January - Claudia Beltran Mestre - CTGCT
On the 12th of January 2026, Claudia Beltran Mestre, from the Berlin Center for Advanced Therapies at Charité Universitätsmedizin Berlin will present in our CTGCT Science Talks webinar series. The tal...
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December 11, 2025 at 9:02 AM
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Simulation is the secret sauce for "Living Drugs"!

Aiko Ballardini from @umcutrecht.bsky.social explains how using a GMP Simulation facility helps researchers quickly transform lab ideas into safe, compliant #ATMPs for patients.

Link: ctgct.si/en/objave/br...

#Biotech #GMP #CTGCT #ScienceTalks
Bridging the Gap: The Role of GMP Simulation in ATMP Translation - CTGCT
In recent decades, the medical toolbox has expanded dramatically. While traditional medicine relied on synthetic drugs (small molecules interacting with specific pathways) and later biologicals like a...
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December 10, 2025 at 10:17 AM
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We shared our experience from the CREATIC Conference 2025! Our Head, Prof. Benčina, presented on CTGCT's progress during the Innovation in R&D session. Great networking and insights on ATMPs. Thanks MUNI CREATIC team!

Read the full recap: ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...

#CREATIC #ATMP
CTGCT at the CREATIC Conference 2025: Driving Advanced Therapy Innovation - CTGCT
We were thrilled to participate in the 2nd Central European Conference for Advanced Therapy and Immunotherapy (CREATIC Conference 2025), a significant European event focusing on the advancement of Adv...
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November 18, 2025 at 2:44 PM
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Join us on 1 Dec 2025 at 14:00 (CET) for our next CTGCT Science Talks webinar with Aiko Ballardini from UMC Utrecht on “The role of a GMP simulation unit in ATMP translation.”

🔗 Register now and get the link on the day of the event!

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CTGCT Science Talks December - Aiko Ballardini - CTGCT
On the 1st of December 2025, Aiko Ballardini, quality control specialist at the Innovation Center for Advanced Therapies (ICAT) of the University Medical Center Utrecht will give present in our CTGCT ...
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November 17, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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Meet KI –@kemijski institut. As one of GeneH’s key research pillars, KI (via @CTGCT) turns research into GMP-ready steps and safety evidence, advancing CTNNB1 & Kleefstra toward clinical readiness with EU partners.
👉 www.uc.pt/geneh/
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November 13, 2025 at 10:37 AM
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Happy viral vectors = better gene and cell therapies! 🧬

Dr. Andrea Rayat from @ucl.ac.uk shares how small tweaks in bioprocessing can boost yields & improve treatments.

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#GeneTherapy #Biotech #ViralVectors
Making Viral Vectors Happy: Key Takeaways from Our CTGCT Science Talks Webinar - CTGCT
We were thrilled to host Dr. Andrea Rayat for our recent CTGCT Science Talks webinar. Dr. Rayat, an Associate Professor in bioseparations and downstream processing at University College London, delive...
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November 12, 2025 at 8:13 AM
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Check our top takeaways from the World Orphan Drug Congress Europe 2025 in Amsterdam!

Critical discussions focused on the EU research-to-clinic gap, HTA, and tackling regulatory bottlenecks for advanced therapies.

Read the post: ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...

#RareDisease #WODC2025
CTGCT Takeaways from the World Orphan Drug Congress Europe 2025 - CTGCT
The World Orphan Drug Congress 2025 provided a clear overview of the strategic challenges facing the rare disease community, particularly the disconnect between European research and patient access. F...
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November 5, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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#QC ASSISTANT #JOB_ALERT!
The #CTGCT as part of the @kemijski.bsky.social is hiring! Help us build the future of Gene & Cell Therapy by ensuring our quality system meets #GMP/cGxP standards.

Req: Master's Degree & #QC/QA experience (preferred).

Deadline: Nov 25, 2025
Learn more: ctgct.si/en/jobs/
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...
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November 4, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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📢 JOB ALERT: #CTGCT as part of @kemijski.bsky.social is expanding! 🧬

We're #hiring for 3 roles:

#Independent #Researcher (PI) (Deadline: Nov 23)

#GMP #Expert (Deadline: Nov 20)

#GMP #Assistant (Deadline: Nov 20)

Check all the details in this link: ctgct.si/en/jobs
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...
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November 3, 2025 at 8:52 AM
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#CTGCT was in Vienna! Our Project Manager Vesna Merc participated in a roundtable at the Austria-Slovenia Business Forum organised by SPIRIT Slovenia.

Read the full recap on our blog! 👇 ctgct.si/en/objave/ct...

#AIinMedicine #HealthTech #Innovation #SloveniaAustria
CTGCT Highlights Role of AI in Medicine at Austria-Slovenia Business Forum - CTGCT
On October 23, 2025, the "Austria – Slovenia: Connected for the Future" business forum happened in Vienna, uniting nearly 300 leaders from the economy, research, and diplomacy. The event, organized by...
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October 29, 2025 at 11:43 AM
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Next #CTGCT #ScienceTalks - Dr. Andrea Rayat, Associate Professor in Bioseparations and Downstream Processing at University College London

📅 Date: Monday, 3rd of November
🕒 Time: 2:30 Ljubljana/Berlin time
🖊 Register now!

Register here: forms.office.com/e/KJTTsMyETk
#Webinar
October 27, 2025 at 2:39 PM
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We, the CTGCT, have joined the European statement to preserve the Hospital Exemption in the revised EU pharmaceutical legislation.

This statement reflects a united effort to ensure that Europe’s ATMP ecosystem remains both innovative and accessible.

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Academic developers for affordable medicines - CTGCT
CTGCT (Centre for the Technologies of Gene and Cell Therapy, at National institute of Chemistry, Ljubljana) has joined the European statement to preserve the Hospital Exemption in the revised EU pharm...
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October 10, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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On Monday, the same day the #Nobel for Medicine was announce to be for research on #immunology and how it help develop #cancer treatments, we had a webinar from @ivahb.bsky.social from the Kemijski inštitut - National Institute of Chemistry title "Inflammasome-inspired cancer immunotherapy"
A Nobel-Worthy Topic: Harnessing Inflammation to Fight Cancer - CTGCT
On October 6th, the very day the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was awarded for groundbreaking work in T-cell based cancer immunotherapy, our CTGCT community had the pleasure of hosting a ...
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October 10, 2025 at 10:38 AM