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Cell and gene therapy in Vietnam: between scientific momentum and regulatory maturation
Duy-Cuong Le, MD, Ph.D.Laboratory, Vinmec Riverside, Vinmec Healthcare System, VietnamCollege of Health Sciences, VinUniversity, Hanoi, Vietnam Introduction Cell and gene therapy (CGT) is reshaping modern medicine by enabling interventions at the level of cellular function and genetic programming. From hematologic malignancies to rare inherited disorders, these therapies have shifted from experimental promise to clinical reality…
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Current picture in cell and stem cell therapy research in Vietnam
Trang Thao Quoc Pham, MD, Ph.DGraduate Institute of Clinical Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, TaiwanDept. of Dermatology, Faculty of Medicine, University of Medicine & Pharmacy, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam Introduction In recent years, cell and gene therapy (CGT) has experienced remarkable growth in Vietnam, mirroring global innovation while leveraging local scientific expertise.…
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The university perspective in cell & gene therapy in Indonesia: landscape, challenges, progress, and a strategic vision for breakthrough
Ova Emilia, MD, Ph.D., Dian K. Nurputra, MD, Ph.D., & Rusdy Ghazali Malueka, MD, Ph.D.Univesitas Gadjah Mada, Yogyakarta, Indonesia Introduction: A Nation at the Inflection Point As the ACTO Annual Meeting 2026 convenes in Jakarta, a fitting recognition of Indonesia’s growing prominence in the Asian cellular therapy landscape, the country finds itself at a defining…
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Advancing cell-based and emerging CGT ecosystem in Indonesia: the strategic role of the Indonesian Stem Cell Association (ASPI)
Amin Soebandrio1, Rahyussalim2, Cynthia Retna Sartika1,2, Rusdy Ghazali Malueka1,2,Isabella Kurnia Liem2, Angliana Chouw2, Rima Haifa2,Retina Syhallala Askandar2, Blessari Tesalonika Woran2 1Stem Cell Committee, Ministry of Health of Indonesia, Indonesia, 2Indonesian Stem Cell Association, Indonesia Abstract Cell and gene therapy (CGT) has emerged as an important field of modern medicine, integrating regenerative medicine, stem cell science,…
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Greeting from Editor-in Chief
THE ACTO TIMES: 2026 Spring Edition Dear readers and friends of The ACTO Times, It is my great pleasure to welcome you to the 2026 Spring Edition of The ACTO Times. As the season of renewal and growth begins, this issue offers a timely opportunity to reflect on major advances in cellular therapy and regenerative…
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GREETINGS FROM THE ACTO CHAIRPERSON
The ACTO times: 2026 Spring edition Dear ACTO members and supporters We are happy to distribute the second edition of ACTO Times 2026. Thank you for your support for Journal as well as whole ACTO activities. ACTO annual meetings were held already 16 times in many cities and the 17th Annual Meeting will be held in Jakarta…
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Developing Gene Therapy Capacity in Thailand: Clinical, Economic, and Regulatory Perspectives
Kitipong Uaesoontrachoon1, Parin Rattananon1, Usanarat Anurathapan1,2, Suradej Hongeng11Genepeutic Bio, Co. Ltd., Bangkok, Thailand2Faculty of Medicine Ramathibodi Hospital, Mahidol University, Bangkok, Thailand Abstract Gene therapy has emerged as a transformative therapeutic modality for genetic and hematologic diseases. In Thailand, where hemoglobinopathies and pediatric acute lymphoblastic leukemia (ALL) represent significant public health burdens, the development of domestic…
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Artificial Intelligence in Cell Therapy: Advancing Development, Manufacturing, and Clinical Translation
Yu-Xiu Lin, M.Sc & Thai-Yen Ling, Ph.D.Graduate Institute of Pharmacology, College of Medicine, National Taiwan University, Taiwan Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the life sciences industry at an unprecedented pace. Among the most transformative areas is cell and gene therapy (CGT), a field that promises curative approaches for cancer, genetic disorders, autoimmune diseases, and degenerative…
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Beyond Carcinogenesis: Connecting Nicotine Signaling with Cancer Stemness and Metastatic Progression in Triple-Negative Breast Cancer
Yung-Che Kuo, Ph.D. 1 & Yen-Hua Huang, Ph.D. 1,2,31 TMU Research Center for Cell Therapy and Regeneration Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan.2 Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Cell Biology, School of Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical University, Taipei, Taiwan3 International Ph.D. Program in Cell Therapy and Regenerative Medicine, College of Medicine, Taipei Medical…
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Regulation of Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) in Indonesia: Perspective of BPOM
D. Renovaldi, M.ScInternational Ph.D Program in Medicine, Taipei Medical University Introduction Cell and Gene Therapy (CGT) represents a rapidly advancing field in biomedical science, offering innovative treatment strategies for diseases that were previously difficult or impossible to treat. These therapies involve the modification or administration of living cells or genetic material to restore normal biological…
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