The Canadian Gene & Cell Therapy (GCT) Conference invites early-career investigators  and trainees to submit abstracts highlighting advances across the gene and cell therapy landscape.

Accepted abstracts will be presented as posters, with selected submissions invited for short oral presentations. The conference aims to showcase cutting-edge science, foster interdisciplinary collaboration, accelerate translation, and strengthen Canada’s gene and cell therapy ecosystem.

We welcome submissions spanning basic discovery through clinical implementation.

We can’t wait to showcase the incredible work happening across the gene and cell therapy community! Once you’ve completed your conference registration, you’ll receive a link to submit an abstract for consideration as a poster or oral presentation.

Click here to register, and select Yes to submit an abstract on the registration form.

Deadline to submit: October 1, 2026.