Dear Friends,

We are thrilled to invite you to The Israeli Society of Gene and Cell Therapy (ISGCT 2026) Meeting, taking place on September 24, 2026, at Tel-Aviv University.

Gene and cell therapy have gained immense momentum in global health, with numerous therapies now on the market and transformative clinical trials underway. The role of Israeli researchers in this evolution has been significant, with groundbreaking contributions to stem cell research, genome editing, and T-cell engineering.

A Historic Keynote Address

We are particularly honored to announce that this year’s keynote speaker will be Nobel Laureate Drew Weissman.

Dr. Weissman’s pioneering work in nucleoside base modifications not only paved the way for the revolutionary mRNA vaccines but fundamentally altered the landscape of modern medicine. His presence underscores the global importance of our gathering and provides a unique opportunity to hear from a visionary whose research continues to redefine the boundaries of therapeutic possibility.

Addressing the Frontiers of Science

While we celebrate these milestones, significant challenges remain. Our sessions will focus on:

Improving Delivery Systems: Enhancing precision and efficiency.
Therapeutic Potency: Increasing impact while ensuring rigorous safety and affordability.
Scalability: Developing new treatments for incurable diseases that can be transitioned from the lab to widespread clinical use.
Meeting these challenges requires the innovative efforts of individual researchers and the strength of a collaborative scientific community. The ISGCT aims to facilitate the exchange of data, foster new partnerships, and accelerate clinical translation.

Join Us

In addition to our keynote, we are excited to feature an impressive lineup of speakers from Israeli academia, clinical centers, and the biotech industry.

Please join us for a day of high-level discourse and networking. We look forward to seeing you there!

Dinorah Friedmann-Morvinski, Ayal Hendel, and Adi Barzel

Chairs of the ISGCT 2026 Meeting