ASGCT Podcast Network

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Friday, May 15, 2026 as we talk with Jennifer Adair, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the Award for Excellence in Advancing Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She is joined by members of her lab, Motahareh Arjomandnejad, PhD, Rachel Cunningham, PhD, and two visiting scientists from Uganda who are part of an active NIH partnership with the lab to develop capacity for CGT for the treatment of HIV, Dr. George Ssenyange, MD and Gertrude N. Kiwanuka, PhD. The group shares details of their work and their takeaways from the 2026 Annual Meeting.   This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee. Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Friday, May 15, 2026 as we talk with Dr. Daria Fedyukina from ARPA-H, who was a panelist during the Fireside Chat, Engaging with ARPA-H—Funding priorities and future directions. The discussion centers around Dr. Fedyukina’s role at ARPA-H and some of the funded projects and companies she is working with. This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee. Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Hans-Peter Kiem, MD, PhD, the 2026 recipient of the George Stamatoyannopoulos Mentorship Award. Dr. Kiem reflects on why receiving this award is so meaningful and also shares his thoughts on where the field of CGT is headed. This soundbite is hosted by Ben McLeod of the ASGCT Communications Committee. Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Defne Amado, MD, PhD, a 2026 ASGCT Career Development Award recipient. Dr. Amado discusses her research in therapies for ALS and discusses what she’s excited about in the field. This soundbite is hosted by Widler Casy, PhD, of the ASGCT Communications Committee. Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Recorded and published daily during #ASGCT2026, Soundbites of the Annual Meeting captures the energy and breadth of the conference through quick-hit conversations, scientific snapshots, attendee perspectives, and highlights from across the field — offering a daily pulse on what’s happening throughout the meeting. Take a listen from Thursday, May 14, 2026 as we talk with Craig Martin, Founder and CEO of the Orphan Therapeutics Accelerator. Craig discusses the CGTxchange, a new partnership with ASGCT, and how individuals can get involved with the exchange. This soundbite is hosted by Lynnea Olivarez of the ASGCT Communications Committee.   Music: Everything Connected by High Street Music.Show your support for ASGCT!: https://asgct.org/membership/donateSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.