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Research Pathways

Bringing gene and cell therapies from the lab bench to patients is a complex process and multiple pathways exists. The Research Pathways directory contains resources to help various stakeholders interested in therapy development navigate this process. Research Pathways is centred around the legal and regulatory aspects for cell and gene therapy development in Europe and further expanded to additional aspects. It is free to use and all resources in this database are categorised for improved searchability.

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How should we understand the European Union’s Court’s decisions about ‘substances of human origin’?

  • 2026
  • European Journal of Health Law
Lay summary of an SSH paper entitled "Understanding European Union Substances of Human Origin Case Law through Defragmentation and Fragmentation"
EuroGCT Resource

Obligations applicable to medical device manufacturers

  • EU and UK
  • 2026
  • EuroGCT
Manufacturers of medical devices containing human or animal tissues or cells must meet the general requirements of the EU Medical Devices Regulation, plus extra obligations

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  • Therapy classification
  • Not ATMPs: Human body elements for therapeutic applications
  • Not ATMPs: medical devices containing tissues and cells
EuroGCT Resource

Medical devices containing animal cells or tissues

  • EU and UK
  • 2026
  • EuroGCT
Medical devices differ from medicines both in how they work and how they are regulated. This resource focuses on the commercialisation of medical devices utilising tissues or cells of animal origin. an area where classification can be complex. It will NOT address the aspects related to national legislations such as reimbursement, prescription or advertising.

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  • Show all 4
  • Therapy classification
  • Not ATMPs: Human body elements for therapeutic applications
  • Not ATMPs: medical devices containing tissues and cells
  • Commercialisation
EuroGCT Resource

Medical devices containing human cells or tissues/SoHO

  • EU and UK
  • 2026
  • EuroGCT
This resource explains how medical devices differ from medicines, both in how they work and how they are regulated. It focuses on the commercialisation of medical devices utilising tissues or cells of human origin. an area where classification can be complex.

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  • Show all 3
  • Therapy classification
  • Not ATMPs: Human body elements for therapeutic applications
  • Not ATMPs: medical devices containing tissues and cells

[Poster] The European Commission proposal for a new regulation on biotechnology: why does it matter for ATMP?

  • EU and UK
  • 2026
  • EuroGCT
The poster outlines how the proposed EU Biotech Regulation could affect ATMPs through changes to ATMP and clinical trial rules, including some exemptions, faster approvals, and simpler procedures. It also introduces new support measures such as an ATMP classification repository and recognised centres of excellence.

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  • Show all 1
  • Policy

[Poster] Specific guidelines requirements for clinical trials with Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in the EU

  • EU and UK
  • 2022
  • EuroGCT
Poster - Specific guidelines requirements for clinical trials with Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products in the EU

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  • Show all 2
  • Clinical research
  • ATMPs

[Poster] Organoids and organs-on-chip in gene and cell therapy: which innovation strategies in France?

  • France
  • 2025
  • EuroGCT
Poster - Organoids and organs-on-chip in gene and cell therapy: which innovation strategies in France?

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  • Show all 1
  • Fundamental Research

[Poster] The expediting marketing authorisation pathways for patients’ access to advanced therapies

  • EU and UK
  • 2024
  • EuroGCT
Poster - The expediting marketing authorisation pathways for patients’ access to advanced therapies

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  • Commercialisation
  • Market access for ATMPs
EuroGCT Resource

[Poster] A comparative study of national schemes and services for “early interaction” with Regulators

  • EU and UK
  • 2025
  • EuroGCT
Poster - A comparative study of national schemes and services for “early interaction” with Regulators

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  • Show all 3
  • Research and Innovation
  • Incentives
  • Early interaction with regulators
EuroGCT Resource

[Poster] Contracts for better access to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products

  • EU and UK
  • 2022
  • EuroGCT
Poster - Contracts for better access to Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs)

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  • Commercialisation
  • Pricing & reimbursement
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