Singapore Cell and Gene Therapy (SCGT) Pan Asia Summit 2025

Singapore Cell and Gene Therapy (SCGT) Pan Asia Summit 2025 🌏

What an incredible two days of science, innovation, and meaningful connections at hashtag#SCGT2025 on 17–18 July 2025. The summit brought together a diverse group of global experts to share their recent works and future directions in cell and gene therapy, with a strong focus on accelerating impact across Asia.

The keynote talks were truly inspiring. Prof. Chang Yun-Sil presented dedicated work on MSC and EV therapies for neonatal diseases, while Prof. Andras Nagy highlighted the development of immune-evasive stem cells—a promising platform for off-the-shelf cell therapy. Prof. Harvey Lodish took us on a captivating journey through the history of human biotechnology, reminding us how far we’ve come. We also heard from Dr. Dimitrios Mougiakakos, who is pioneering the use of CAR T cells in autoimmune diseases, and Dr. Jae Park, who shared updates on CAR T cell therapies for hematologic malignancies. Rounding off the keynote series, Dr. Hiroshi Kawamoto introduced exciting work on off-the-shelf T cells from ES/iPSCs for applications in leukemia and COVID-19.

The scientific program was rich and diverse, featuring sessions from gene therapy, immuno-oncology, regulatory and safety frameworks, cell-derived modalities, and manufacturing process and analytics. A special spotlight was given to regional development efforts in Macau, Malaysia, Thailand, and India, underscoring the growing ecosystem of cell therapy innovation across Asia.

The summit concluded with a thought-provoking panel discussion on the future of CGT, featuring respected voices in the field. Their insights into scientific, clinical, and regulatory advancements provided a fitting end to an impactful event.

A heartfelt thank you to all the speakers, sponsors, poster presenters, oral presenters, and participants for contributing to the success of this summit. Congratulations to the co-chairs, and deep appreciation to the organizing committee for curating such a well-executed and meaningful event! 👏