Advanced Cell and Gene Therapy Workshops 2026

The Advanced Cell and Gene Therapy Workshops 2026 will be held in Naples, Italy, from June 8–12, bringing together leading experts and professionals at the forefront of therapeutic innovation. The English-led program offers a comprehensive exploration of cutting-edge strategies in gene and cell therapy, covering key areas such as genome editing, delivery technologies, protein and gRNA design, and safety assessment.

Participants will gain in-depth insights into emerging therapeutic modalities, including antisense oligonucleotides (ASOs), non-coding RNA, and CAR-T cell therapies. The workshops will also address critical components of the development pipeline, from advanced sequencing technologies to clinical translation and trial design.

Designed to foster meaningful dialogue between research and real-world application, the workshops will feature contributions from distinguished speakers across academia and industry, including representatives from Aldevron, AstraZeneca, Anemocyte, Axolabs, Bambino Gesù Children’s Hospital, Evotec, GenScript, IDT, Illumina, Miltenyi Biotec, PBL, ProBio, University of Freiburg, and University of Naples Federico II.

In addition to the scientific program, the Advanced Cell and Gene Therapy Workshops 2026 will provide multiple opportunities for exchange between participants and speakers. Coffee breaks and lunches will extend daily discussions, fostering interaction in an informal setting. Participants are welcome to present posters, sharing their work with speakers and fellow attendees. A guided tour scheduled for Wednesday afternoon will round out the program, offering further opportunities for networking and informal engagement.

Poster Categories & Awards

The workshops will feature three thematic poster categories designed to highlight participants’ research across the full translational pathway of advanced cell and gene therapies. Each category will include a dedicated poster award.

Poster Category I – Editing Platforms and Preclinical Safety
Focus on genome editing technologies, protein and gRNA design, epigenome editing, off-target assessment, chromosomal translocations, preclinical models, and safety evaluation.

Poster Category II – Delivery, RNA Therapeutics and Enabling Technologies
Focus on viral and non-viral delivery systems, LNP technologies, ASOs, non-coding RNA, RNA design and production, sequencing methods, and analytical technologies.

Poster Category III – Clinical Translation, Cell Therapy and GMP Manufacturing
Focus on clinical translation, Road to IND, clinical-grade RNA, in vivo gene therapy, CAR-T cell therapy, GMP manufacturing, automation, AI-enabled production, and regulatory readiness.

Awards will be assigned to the best poster in each thematic category.

Click here to download the program of both workshops.

The workshops are organized by: Marcello Maresca (AstraZeneca), Roberto Nitsch (AstraZeneca), Bruno Catalanotti (University of Naples Federico II)

The workshops are co-organized by: Astrid Mentani (AstraZeneca), Laura De Cantis (National Center for RNA & Gene Therapy)

Fees

Single Workshop: “Preclinical Design” OR “Clinical Applications”

Corporate (non-National Center members): €500
Academic and corporate members of the National Center: €250
MA students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers: €100

Both Workshops: “Preclinical Design” AND “Clinical Applications”

Corporate (non-National Center members): €800
Academic and corporate members of the National Center: €400
MA students, PhD candidates, postdoctoral researchers: €150

Fees include coffee breaks and lunch

How to register

To complete your registration, please:

Fill out the official online registration form
Make a bank transfer using the details below:

Recipient/Beneficiary: CENTRO NAZIONALE DI RICERCA-SVILUPPO DI TERAPIA GENICA E FARMACI

IBAN: IT48 Y030 6909 6061 0000 0414 619

SWIFT (BIC): BCITITMM

Payment Reference: SURNAME_NAME_WORKSHOP

Registration is open until June 1, 2026 (11:00 pm CET)

Logistics

The Advanced Cell and Gene Therapy Workshops 2026 will take place at the PharmaTech Academy of the University of Naples Federico II (Scampia Campus), located at Via Valerio Verbano 29/31, Naples.

A PDF with detailed logistical information and a PDF with recommended accommodation options are available for download.

For any information, please contact pharmatech.academy@rna-genetherapy.eu

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