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What challenges does the advanced therapies sector face? 

Drug Discovery World

Dr Naldini open new doors for cures for otherwise untreatable genetic diseases with the full impact of his work still untapped”, she said. High-cost materials: Specialised equipment, reagents, and cell culture media significantly contribute to the overall cost. Developing more efficient and affordable alternatives is key.

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Transitioning Between Academia and Industry: Advice from Leading Scientists That Made the Switch

XTalks

Dr. Lin has made several transitions throughout her career, from being a clinician at an academic center, to academic research, to heading business development in industry. Working on finding therapies for genetic diseases at NeuBase, Dr. Sooter says, “Everyday, we get up and that’s our goal and it really drives everyone.