NVGCT

The aim of the Netherlands Society of Gene & Cell Therapy is to promote both fundamental and translational research on gene & cell therapies. By bringing together all stakeholders (i.e. researchers, patients, physicians, government and regulatory authorities) the society aims to contribute to the swift development of new therapies for life-threatening diseases, including inherited diseases as well as acquired diseases such as cancer and cardiovascular diseases.

To achieve this, the society actively promotes:

  • Exchange of information and expertise between the various stakeholders
  • Public awareness of the status and possibilities of gene & cell therapy by organizing public events, workshops and lectures
  • Educational & Research-oriented sessions for researchers in the gene & cell therapy field (e.g. organisation of Spring Symposium)

News

RIVM report: the potential of DNA technology in improving the health of Dutch citizens

The National Institute for Public Health (RIVM) has, after close consultation with various parties including the NVGCT, written a report about the potential of DNA technology in improving public health(care). This will be used by the Ministry of Health, Welfare and Sport to develop a policy plan. More information and the report can be found …

Kanker bestrijden met een virus uit de poep van apen: het Erasmus MC maakt er werk van

Een virus kan een mens doodziek maken, leerde corona nog eens, maar ook bijdragen aan genezing. Deze virotherapie beleeft een opmars. Het Erasmus MC probeert kanker te bestrijden met virussen gewonnen uit de poep van apen. Source: de Volkskrant Kanker bestrijden met een virus uit de poep van apen: het Erasmus MC maakt er werk …

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