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CRS Annual Meeting & Expo

July 14-18, 2025
Philadelphia, PA

Battelle is proud to be a part of the CRS Annual Meeting. Learn more about our gene therapy research and delivery technologies.
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The Recent Advancements in the Gene Delivery Toolbox
Wednesday, July 16th from 9:00am to 10:00am

This session will highlight recent advances in innovative gene delivery technologies and how new techniques are overcoming known delivery challenges. The session will help attendees understand the current landscape of drug and gene delivery technologies while exploring emerging technologies and their potential impact to help patients. Both viral and non-viral methods will be discussed, though this session will primarily focus on how non-viral technologies may supplement or expand upon the current viral-based options in the delivery toolbox.

TIMEPRESENTER
9:00am - 9:20am EDTKenneth R. Sims, Jr., PhD – Battelle Memorial Institute
9:20am -9:40am EDTAlexander Wesselhoeft, PhD – Gene and Cell Therapy Institute (GCTI) at Mass General Brigham (MGB)
9:40am -10:00am EDTAshley Craddick, MBA – Senior Director, Forge Biologics

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