Information about Gene Therapy

Click on Learn About Gene Therapy? to find educational information on gene therapy and links to other educational resources related to genetic research. For additional information, click on the Resources for Members link to find more in depth information about the scientific, ethical, and regulatory issues involved with gene therapy.

Resources for Patients

Currently there are no FDA approved gene therapy products in the United States. Gene therapy products are still being studied to assess their safety and efficacy in a wide variety of diseases, from cancer, to genetic diseases, to HIV/AIDS. Promising treatments that are not yet licensed are generally only available through a clinical trial.

Answers to frequently asked questions about clinical trials can be found at: About Clinical Trials. Specific information of ongoing gene therapy clinical trials, including potential participation in a research study, can be found at Finding a Clinical Trial. To view a list of patient organizations that maintain websites with helpful information for patients considering gene therapy please see Patient Advocacy Groups that support ASGT and Sites of Interest for more details.

Media Resources

In addition to the educational resources discussed above, information about current advances and opportunities regarding gene therapy can be found at Gene Therapy in the News. The ASGT website also contains an archive of current and past ASGT News Releases and ASGT Position Statements.

ASGT also facilitates interactions between scientists and the media through the Gene Therapy Experts Guide . The Guide contains a list of experts familiar with the latest information in specific areas of gene therapy. Members of the media who need additional information or help in identifying the appropriate expert can contact ASGT or call 414.278.1341.

A list of upcoming Media activities at the ASGT Annual Meeting is also available.