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25 September 2025

From Film Editing to RNA Editing: How RNA Trans-splicing Could Treat CTNNB1 Syndrome

Imagine you're in a movie editing studio, trying to fix a film with some corrupted scenes. The film is vital, as it plays a crucial role in the development and function of an entire ...

25 September 2025 Event Date: 6 October 2025 • 14:00 do: 6 October 2025 • 14:30

CTGCT Science Talks – Inflammasome-inspired cancer immunotherapy

On 6th October 2025 at 2:00 PM (Ljubljana/Berlin time) Dr. Iva Hafner Bratkovič will talk about her latest publication on inflammasome-inspired cancer immunotherapy

4 July 2025 Event Date: 15 September 2025 do: 17 September 2025 •

CTGCT Days 2025 – 15th to 17th September, Ljubljana

REGISTER to join us at CTGCT Days 2025! A 3-day event in Ljubljana, Slovenia, spotlighting breakthroughs in gene & cell therapies (GCT) and their clinical translation.

30 June 2025

CTGCT Newsletter No.2 What Happened? and What’s Coming?

Yes, it has been almost 6 months since our last newsletter. So here is our second edition where we will quickly show you what happened in the last 6 months and what we are ...

5 June 2025

Unraveling the Mysteries of NLRP3: A Key Player in Inflammation

In the complex world of cellular biology, proteins play a crucial role in maintaining our body's health and responding to threats. One such protein, NLRP3, is known for its ability to assemble the inflammasome ...

3 June 2025

Harnessing Synthetic Biology for Innovative Medical Treatments

In the world of synthetic biology, scientists are pushing the boundaries of what's possible by designing proteins that can be controlled in specific ways. This review written by Tjaša Plaper, Urška Knez Štibler and ...

28 May 2025

How Ultrasound Can Control Cells, the Future of Medicine?

Members of our team have already published work on sonogenetics (check our article breaking down that research here). We think this could have interesting applications in the future, since it overcomes the issue of ...

15 April 2025

ADVANCE 5-day Summer School on Cell and Gene Therapies

The next ADVANCE school on ATMP from Faculty of Pharmacy will happen here in Ljubljana. We think is a great FREE opportunity to learn more about ATMPs. Learn more in the official page of ...

12 March 2025 Event Date: 17 March 2025 • 14:00 do: 17 March 2025 • 15:00

Gene Therapy: Triumphs, Challenges, and Future Directions

Lecture by Luis Pereira de Almeida on the 17th of March at the Kemijski Inštitut

3 March 2025 Event Date: 10 February 2025 −

Workshop Report: Introduction to 4D-Nucleofector Technology

A hands-on workshop on 4D-Nucleofector technology provided insights into gene transfer using Lonza’s Core- and X units. Participants learned about nucleofection, optimized protocols, and best practices for efficient gene delivery in cell-based research.

28 February 2025

How Patient Advocacy is Driving Breakthroughs to Treat CTNNB1 Syndrome

Imagine a world where a child’s genetic disorder, once considered untreatable, is finally on a path toward real solutions. For families affected by the CTNNB1 syndrome, that future is becoming a reality thanks to ...

25 February 2025

Controlling Cells With Chemically Switchable Antibodies: A New Opportunity For Precision Therapy

Imagine being able to turn a cell’s behavior ON or OFF, just like flipping a light switch. That’s exactly what scientists have achieved with the innovative technology presented in this paper published in the ...