Europe Industry Committee

Europe Industry Committee

Launched in 2025, The European Industry Committee (Europe IC) is a dedicated regional forum designed to support Europe-based organizations navigating the complex landscape of cell and gene therapy (CGT) commercialization. Recognizing the region's distinct regulatory, market, and developmental challenges, the Europe IC fosters a strong, collaborative industry community that addresses regional needs through targeted initiatives and knowledge-sharing.

The Committee convenes monthly to discuss key developments, regulatory updates, and opportunities for regional alignment.

Committee Charter & Objectives

1. Identify and Address Gaps: Pinpoint unmet needs within the European CGT landscape and co-develop targeted resources such as white papers, roundtables and webinars.
2. Drive Regional Insight Sharing: Keep members informed on emerging trends and policy shifts across both Europe and the global CGT field.
3. Foster a Pan-European CGT Ecosystem: Connect stakeholders across academic, clinical, and commercial sectors to strengthen the regional CGT translational pipeline.
4. Champion ISCT’s Role in Europe: Position ISCT as the go-to organization for CGT advancement by amplifying its presence and partnerships in the region.

Projects

• Infographic outlining the roadmap from concept to market for ATMPs in Europe and the UK

• Survey to identify gaps in educational resources and regulatory bottlenecks

Europe Industry Committee Roster

CHAIR

Lindsay Davies, PhD, FHEA

Qvance 
Sweden

Members:

Alessandra Gatti   
AGC Biologics  
Italy

Sara Padrell   
Akron Biotec   
Spain

Lisa O'Flynn  
Avectas  
Ireland

Virginia Le Coent  
BioMérieux
France

Reza Yarani  
BlueCell Therapeutics 
Denmark

Kevin Lannon
Cellares 
USA

Alison Pritchard 
Cryoport Systems
UK

Lucas Arrruda
Curacell
Sweden

Maurizio Muraca
Institute of Pediatric Research "città della speranza"
Italy

Sadaf Naz Khan  
Johnson & Johnson
UK

Jap Jan Zwaginga
Leiden University Medical Center
The Netherlands

Karen English
Maynooth University
Ireland

Renate Sporrer 
Minaris Advanced Therapies 
Austria

Stefanos Theoharis 
One Chain
Spain

Simona Stankeviciute
Parexel International
Lithuania

Rui Sousa 
Stemmatters
Portugal

Makis Sigalas 
Virocell 
UK

Elsa Abranches
ViSync Technologies
Portugal