The CGT Circle: Leiden

The CGT Circle is a community by women for women and this free of charge networking event is about connecting women within the Cell & Gene Therapy ecosystem.

The CGT Circle returns to Leiden on September 24, 2025

NecstGen is excited to invite you to another CGT Circle event at Mirai House in Leiden. This event is a unique opportunity to learn from women in Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT), exchange ideas, and expand your professional network.

Join us from 15:30 onwards for an inspiring afternoon dedicated to empowering women in the field of Cell & Gene Therapy. With insightful presentations, a training session, and networking drinks, this event offers a fantastic chance to network with like-minded women of all career stages.

Registration is now open. We invite you to sign up via the link below and join us on Wednesday, September 24 at NecstGen in Leiden.

Programme:

15:30 – Arrival & Registrations

16:00 – Speaker Programme

  • Prof. Mirjam Heemskerk – Leiden University Medical Center
    The Long Road of Perseverance: Achieving Effective Cellular Therapies

  • Dr. Rocio Sancho – King’s College London
    Owning the Journey: Courage, Curiosity, and Career

  • Alicia Venter – World Marrow Donor Association (WMDA)
    Bake-Offs, Burnout, and Bone Marrow: Lessons from an Unexpected Career

  • Christine Mitchell – ChrisalisQAdvice
    The Genetic Code of Quality: Sequencing for Success

17:15 – Interactive Training by Marleen Stuart
“She Thrives: Navigating Health and Stress with Strength”

18:00 – Networking

Register here

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