Presented by: ISCT South and Central America Regional Executive Committee

November 20, 2024

Webinar Description:

Join us for an insightful journey into the evolving field of mitochondrial transfer and transplant with our webinar titled "Mitochondria Transfer and Transplant: Powering the Cell Therapy Field. Co-organized by the ISCT South & Central America (SCA) Regional Executive Committee and Associação Brasileira de Terapia Celular e Gênica (ABTCel-Gen), the event will be co-chaired by Virginia Picanço-Castro, PhD and Andrés Caicedo, PhD.

The webinar will open with Andrés Caicedo providing an introduction to the field and key insights from his laboratory team's pioneering research on mitochondrial transfer in skin cells and its application in wound healing and tissue regeneration. He will emphasize how mitochondria have evolved from being seen as mere powerhouses of the cell to “Living Drugs” with immense therapeutic potential.

Our featured speaker, Jonathan Brestoff, MD, PhD, will present his groundbreaking research on mitochondria transfer between adipocytes and macrophages, showcasing the intersection of immunometabolism and mitochondrial biology. Maroun Khoury, PhD, will delve into the revolutionary use of mitochondria transfer in CAR T cell therapies, highlighting its potential to transform cancer treatment.

This exclusive event offers members of the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT) an opportunity to explore how mitochondria are driving advances in cell therapy, addressing key challenges in immune dysfunction, and tissue repair. Engage with leading experts and discover how mitochondrial research is reshaping the future of regenerative medicine.