Prof Giulio Cossu – Ex vivo gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy


Event Date: Tuesday 10th Mar 2026

Time: 12.30 – 1.30

Speaker: Giulio Cossu, Professor of Regenerative Medicine, University of Manchester

Title: Ex vivo gene therapy for Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy

Abstract: Prof Giulio Cossu is the Constance Thornley Professor of Regenerative Medicine at the University of Manchester, specialising in stem cell and gene therapies for muscular dystrophy. A world-leading expert, he bridges developmental biology with clinical application, notably developing the first stem cell-based therapy for muscular dystrophy.