Cellicon Valley: Philly's Rising Cell and Gene Therapy Sector

315 Chestnut Street,Philadelphia PA 19106

01 March, 2023

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From the discovery of the "Philadelphia chromosome" in 1960, leading to new treatments for leukemia, to the seminal research on mRNA that helped spur development of COVID vaccines, our region has been a global leader in cell and gene therapy for the treatment of diseases. At our March program, we'll hear from four people who work in the middle of the local ferment: • Claire Greenwood, Executive Director, CEO Council for Growth • Tiffany Wilson, CEO, University City Science Center • Ron Philip, CEO, Spark Therapeutics • Joan Lau, CEO, Spirovant This is a program that will get you excited about what Philly's eds/meds sector is doing to further scientific knowledge and to spawn treatment breakthroughs. Claire Greenwood Tiffany Wilson Ron Philip Joan Lau