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The SMART CRC is headed to ISCT ANZ 2025!

06 Aug, 2025

CEO Prof Simon Cool and COO Dr Sarah Costanzo are headed to the ISCT, International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy ANZ 2025 Regional Meeting in Sydney, August 13-15.

The event brings together leaders in cell and gene therapy to explore the latest innovations and foster collaboration across the industry.

CEO Prof Simon Cool will be speaking on the afternoon of Wednesday, August 13th, and both will be available to meet with partners across the full week. If you’re planning to be at ISCT or are in the Sydney area and would like to setup a meeting, please reach out to smartcrc@uq.edu.au for scheduling – we’d love to connect.

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