Clinical Cell Therapy Leadership Training Program

ABOUT THE COURSE

The ISCT Cell Therapy Leadership Training Program, established by the ISCT Board of Directors, is a premier initiative designed to develop the next generation of leaders in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT). To advance this mission, ISCT is offering full-tuition scholarships to 15 scholars for the prestigious 2025 program, led by world-renowned CGT experts.

This fully funded program delivers an intensive, high-impact training experience, combining expert-led lectures, dynamic discussions, personalized mentoring, and exclusive networking sessions with global CGT thought leaders. Scholars will gain cutting-edge knowledge across critical areas such as preclinical development, IND development, study design, cell manufacturing, QA, regulatory affairs, funding, and commercialization. 

By the program's conclusion, scholars will have gained crucial insights, received strategic guidance, and built key professional connections, positioning them to lead innovation and shape the future of the CGT landscape.

COURSE TOPICS

• Clinical Trial Design & Conduct
• Pre-Clinical Development
• Study Design, Conduct and Analysis
• IND Development
• Manufacturing Best Practices
• Release Testing Procedures
• Quality Systems & Regulatory
• Correlatives Studies
• Team Science & Research Ethics
• Routes to Commercialization
• Funding Sources
• Career Development

INTERESTED IN SUPPORTING TRAINING AND EDUCATION IN THE SECTOR?

Become a Cell Therapy Leadership Training Program sponsor and help provide full tuition scholarships for the next generation of clinical translational experts in cell and gene therapy.

WHY SUPPORT THE CLINICAL CELL THERAPY LEADERSHIP TRAINING PROGRAM?

• Showcase your organization as a solution provider in the CGT product development pipeline.
• Network and create lasting relationships with current and future leaders in CGT.
• Increase visibility and maximize brand awareness with a relevant and targeted audience.
• Demonstrate Corporate Social Responsibility by participating in a critical program that addresses the workforce development crisis.
  

DESIGNED FOR:

Fellow-in-Training or Junior Faculty members working in BMT and CGT fields

CAPACITY:

12 scholars (including 6 international)

ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Applicants must:

• Maintain an active ISCT membership
• Hold a Fellow-in-Training or a Junior Faculty position. Scientists in industry may also apply (preference will be given to applicants who are within 10 years of completing their terminal degree and are actively involved in developing cellular therapies.)

Previously unselected applicants are eligible and encouraged to apply for the current course.

UPON COMPLETION, YOU WILL RECEIVE:

• A certificate of course completion from ISCT
• A CMLE certificate

ISCT is an ASCP Continuing Medical Laboratory Education (CMLE)-approved provider. This course consists of 10 CMLE credits.

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Early-Stage Professional Leadership Development Program

The program hosts mentors from a variety of cell and gene therapy-related disciplines, including research, regulatory, clinical, laboratory & operations and, industry & commercialization for cross functional and global mentoring experience.