The stem cells sciences and technologies development headquarter will hold the fifth symposium on “genetics and stem cells with a gene therapy approach” to witness the interaction of activists of this field.

According to the public relations and information center of the Vice-Presidency for science and technology affairs, the fifth symposium on “genetics and stem cells with a gene therapy approach” will be held May 2^nd, 2019 by the stem cells sciences and technologies development headquarter.

The latest innovations in the system of transfer of genes and gene edit, clinical aspects of gene therapy, innovative research on gene edit and familiarization with legal and moral aspects of gene therapy are the major topics of this symptom.

Clinical professors from the Shiraz and Mashhad Medical Sciences Universities, research centers such as Royan, Pasteur Institute, and the National Institute of Genetic Engineering, will gather at this symposium to examine the issue clinically and practically. Specialists from various disciplines, internists, general practitioners, laboratory sciences, genetics, biology, nanotechnology and biotechnology are the audiences of the event.

In addition, the familiarity of researchers with the field of gene therapy and the status of the country in this area is the goal of the 5th Symposium of "genetics and stem cells with gene therapy approach" and the presence of policymakers in it provides an appropriate context for the benefit of the enthusiasts and promotion of this field.

Regarding the importance of holding this event, it should be noted that gene therapy has been initiated since the 90s. However, the growth of this field was stopped due to problems. After many ups and downs and with regard to the current advancements made in single-gene diseases, researchers hope that this science will be the scientific replacement for many diseases that have no treatments. Therefore, holding this event and interaction between the activists of the field can be a step toward the improvement of the area in the country.

The symposium has a re-test privilege and will be held May 2^nd, 2019 by the stem cells sciences and technologies development headquarter with the support of the knowledge-based economy and culture-building technologies development headquarter and Children"s Medical Center and Cancer Institute.