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Copyright © 2023 Piemonti, Scholz, de Jongh, Kerr-Conte, van Apeldoorn, Shaw, Engelse, Bunnik, Mühlemann, Pal-Kutas, Scott, Magalon, Kugelmeier and Berishvili.The field of transplantation has witnessed the emergence of Advanced Therapy Medicinal Products (ATMPs) as highly promising solutions to address the challenges associated with organ and tissue transplantation. ATMPs encompass gene therapy, cell therapy, and tissue-engineered products, hold immense potential for breakthroughs in overcoming the obstacles of rejection and the limited availability of donor organs. However, the development and academic research access to ATMPs face significant bottlenecks that hinder progress. This opinion paper emphasizes the importance of addressing bottlenecks in the development and academic research access to ATMPs by implementing several key strategies. These include the establishment of streamlined regulatory processes, securing increased funding for ATMP research, fostering collaborations and partnerships, setting up centralized ATMP facilities, and actively engaging with patient groups. Advocacy at the policy level is essential to provide support for the development and accessibility of ATMPs, thereby driving advancements in transplantation and enhancing patient outcomes. By adopting these strategies, the field of transplantation can pave the way for the introduction of innovative and efficacious ATMP therapies, while simultaneously fostering a nurturing environment for academic research.
Author(s): Piemonti L, Scholz H, de Jongh D, Kerr-Conte J, van Apeldoorn A, Shaw JAM, Engelse MA, Bunnik E, Muhlemann M, Pal-Kutas K, Scott WE, Magalon J, Kugelmeier P, Berishvili E
Publication type: Article
Publication status: Published
Journal: Transplant International
Year: 2023
Volume: 36
Online publication date: 27/09/2023
Acceptance date: 12/09/2023
Date deposited: 02/11/2023
ISSN (print): 0934-0874
ISSN (electronic): 1432-2277
Publisher: European Society for Organ Transplantation
URL: https://doi.org/10.3389/ti.2023.11633
DOI: 10.3389/ti.2023.11633
Data Access Statement: Publicly available datasets were analyzed in this study. This data can be found here: European Medicines Agency. CAT Quarterly Highlights and Approved ATMPs - January 2023 (2023). Available from: https://www.ema.europa.eu/en/documents/report/cat-quarterly-highlights-approved-atmps-january-2023_en.pdf (Accessed September 22, 2023).
PubMed id: 37822447
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