UC San Diego 2nd Annual
Gene Therapy Symposium
Thursday, September 18, 2025  |  8:30AM - 5:30PM

 

 

 

 

 


Call for Poster Abstracts

SUBMISSION ARE CLOSED!

 


Networking

Connect with your fellow colleagues through the Gene Therapy LinkedIn group. Networking meetings encouraged with dedicated space and program timeslot.
 


Exhibitor Opportunities

SOLD OUT!

 


Symposium 2024
Recap & Highlights

Get a glimpse of what to expect at the GTI symposium by reviewing last year’s highlights. Click image above for metrics, talk summaries, photos and more.
 
 

Overview


Join us for the 2nd Annual Gene Therapy Initiative Symposium in La Jolla, CA.

This conference will showcase the latest advances in gene therapy, covering its potential to treat blood and immune disorders, neurological & neuromuscular disorders, and cancer. Discussions will center on the therapeutic benefits, safety profiles, commercialization strategies, and patient access to these innovative treatments, with a focus on accelerating their development and adoption.

Objectives: 

  • Stay at the Forefront of Gene Therapy: Hear from renowned experts in the field as they share the latest breakthroughs and advancements in gene therapy, from laboratory discoveries to clinical applications.
  • Understand the Complexities of Cell and Gene Therapies: Gain a comprehensive understanding of the benefits and risks associated with these innovative treatments, and learn how to navigate the complexities of their development and implementation.
  • Connect with the Gene Therapy Community: Join a vibrant network of professionals, researchers, and industry leaders in San Diego, and take advantage of opportunities to build relationships, collaborate, and shape the future of gene therapy.

Program Highlights: Research talks, expert panels, industry presentations and exhibitor booths. Sessions for posters and networking meetings run concurrently in the afternoon. The day is capped off with a social hour. 

 

Registration - SOLD OUT

Category Registration Fee Same Day Registration Fee
Non-Academic / Professional $100.00 $125.00
Academic external to UC San Diego $100.00 $125.00
UC San Diego Faculty $50.00 $75.00
UC San Diego Post-Docs/Staff $20.00 $45.00
Students/Poster Presenters FREE FREE

Cancellation Policy: The registration fee is refundable, less $50 if your cancellation is received in writing, on or before September 8, 2025. No refunds will be allowed after this date. In the unlikely event that the event is canceled, UC San Diego is responsible only for a full refund of the registration fee.

Our Featured Speakers

Keynote Speaker
Donald Kohn, MD    

Distinguished Professor
Director of the UCLA Human Gene and
Cell Therapy Program
"Hematopoietic Stem Cell Gene Therapy
for Blood Cell Diseases"

Session Speaker
Mark H. Tuszynski, MD, PhD

Professor of Neurosciences, Director of Center for Neural Repair, UC San Diego

 

Session Speaker
Eric Kelsic, PhD

CEO & Co-founder, Dyno Therapeutics

 

Session Speaker
Dan S. Kaufman, MD, PhD

Professor of Medicine, Vice Chief of the Division of Regenerative Medicine, Co-Director of the Sanford Advanced Therapy Center and Scientific/Medical Director of the Advanced Cell Therapy Laboratory,
UC San Diego

Session Speaker
Barry Byrne, MD, PhD

Professor & Associate Chair of Pediatrics, Director of the Powell Gene Therapy Center,
University of Florida

 

Session Speaker
Travis Young, PhD

Vice President of Biologics at Calibr-Skaggs Institute for Innovative Medicines, Scripps Research Institute
 

 

For full list of speakers and bios, CLICK HERE.

Image credit: Salk Institute


Salk Institute for Biological Studies

The Conrad T. Prebys Auditorium
10010 N. Torrey Pines Rd
La Jolla, CA 92037

Parking: You may not park at the Salk Institute without a permit. Free parking options include street parking on Torrey Pines Scenic Dr. and the Glider Port dirt lot (Lot p386). UCSD parking permit holders may park in the PANGEA parking structure that is across the street from the Salk Institute near the N Torrey Pines Rd. and Pangea Dr. intersection.


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