Advanced therapies are opening new possibilities for treating diseases that remain difficult to address with conventional approaches. From cell and gene therapies to tissue-engineered products, Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) are among the most innovative areas of modern medicine. Bringing these advances into clinical practice, however, depends on close collaboration across different stages of research and development.
This collaborative approach is also reflected in European research and innovation projects in which EURICE is involved. Through initiatives such as JOIN4ATMP and S.O.L.A.R.I.S., complementary expertise comes together to address the challenges of developing and translating new therapies. For EURICE, such partnerships are an important part of creating the right environment for research and innovation to move towards application.
At the same time, the future of advanced therapies is not only a conversation for experts. As the field progresses, making its potential and challenges more accessible can help bring scientific developments closer to society.
Against this background, EURICE is taking part in Berlin Science Week 2026 with the public panel discussion “How Could New Therapies Change Your Future?”, taking place on 5 November at the EURICE premises in Berlin.
The event brings together
- Prof. Dr Annette Künkele-Langer from Charité – Universitätsmedizin Berlin, coordinator of JOIN4ATMP;
- Dr Katharina Günther from Green Elephant Biotech GmbH, partner in the S.O.L.A.R.I.S. project;
- and Dr Alexander Stumpf from SPARK-BIH.
Their backgrounds in clinical research, biotechnology and technology transfer offer complementary perspectives on the journey from scientific discovery towards new therapeutic applications.
The discussion also places these perspectives within Berlin’s dynamic life sciences and innovation ecosystem. For EURICE, its growing presence in the capital creates new opportunities to bring experience from European research collaborations into exchange with the region’s scientific and innovation community. Berlin Science Week is one example of how European project activities, local expertise and public dialogue can come together around topics that are shaping the future of healthcare.
The discussion will be held in English and participation is free of charge. Registration is required and available via Eventbrite.
