“The global leadership of Greater Philadelphia in cell and gene therapies has begun in the early 1990’s and it continues today. Innovations are thriving significantly here with respect to the world-class research institutes, global big pharma footprints, fast-growing start-up companies, as well as the talent rich environment for life science. The next key task for Greater Philadelphia is to form a mature industrial chain to accelerate the path to commercialization of these cell and gene therapy innovations. As a local organization with a group of passionate pharmaceutical professionals and researchers, we, Sino-American Pharmaceutical Professionals Association – Greater Philadelphia (SAPA-GP) has the sense of mission to offer an accessible platform (@Philly) for bringing together innovation, service provider, entrepreneurship and the business community, in order to facilitate the establishment of a sustainable ecosystem around the emerging technologies in this field. We are also willing to leverage our unique and board networks with Chinese CGT industrial leaders to bring more resources, investments and talents to Greater Philadelphia, empowering this region to continue leading the world to transform these advanced therapies for patients.”
SAPA-GP@Philly Program Organizing Committee
@Philly is CGT-focused professional conference program that leverages SAPA-GP’s broad network & scientific expertise to promote the development of the CGT industry in the Greater Philadelphia area.
Mission:
1.To leverage resources in Philadelphia to educate people and businesses interested in being at the forefront of CGT industry.
2.To offer an accessible platform for regional CGT professionals and stakeholders to exchange knowledge, idea, resource and experience.
3.To foster broader collaboration between academic centers, biotech/pharma, and VC firms to form a CGT-centered ecosystem
4.Connect CGT activities in the globe, particularly in the US and China, to achieve affordable advanced therapies for patients without boarders