Dr. Palin’s expertise in the intersection of business and technology strengthens AGT™ capability to bring patient solutions to the market. American Gene Technologies (AGT) announces the appointment of Dr. Drew Palin as business and strategy advisor to Jeff Galvin, CEO.   “I am excited to have Drew officially on board. He has been informally advising me…

Data from the First Three Patients Shows Critical Markers of the HIV Cure Cell Therapy: Engraftment, Persistence, and Function of Infused Cells American Gene Technologies (AGT™), a clinical-stage biotechnology company working to cure HIV, announced that it has reached two important milestones for its HIV cure program.   All three patients achieved engraftment of the genetically…

American Gene Technologies (AGT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced that the independent Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) overseeing the trial of AGT’s HIV gene therapy found no serious adverse events (SAEs) from the treatment for the third patient and voted unanimously to allow AGT’s HIV cure program to continue at a faster pace, eliminating the requirement…

Dr. Conant, one of the first HIV/AIDS treatment pioneers, strengthens AGT’s capacity to progress toward a functional cure October 01, 2021 13:25 ET | Source:  American Gene Technologies American Gene Technologies (AGT) announces the appointment of Dr. Marcus A. Conant, a leading dermatologist in the U.S. and one of the first physicians to diagnose and treat AIDS,…

American Gene Technologies (AGT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced that the independent Data Safety and Monitoring Board (DSMB) in charge of the trial safety found no serious adverse events (SAEs) from the treatment for the second patient and voted unanimously to allow AGT’s HIV cure program to continue without modification. The third participant is expected to be…

ROCKVILLE, MD. (PRWEB) SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 Dr. Redfield’s expertise in virology strengthens AGT’s capacity to develop innovative HIV treatments. American Gene Technologies (AGT) announces the appointment of Dr. Robert R. Redfield, former director of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and co-founder of the Institute for Human Virology, as special advisor to AGT…

ROCKVILLE, MD, July 15, 2021 /Globe Newswire/ — American Gene Technologies (AGT) announced today that the Data and Safety Monitoring Board (DSMB) voted unanimously to continue AGT’s HIV cure program without modification, after safety analysis of the participant’s data revealed no adverse effects from the treatment. AGT’s Phase 1 trial of AGT103-T, a new cell…

ROCKVILLE, MD, May 27, 2021 /PR Newswire/ — American Gene Technologies (AGT), a clinical-stage biotechnology company, announced treatment of the first participant in its Phase I clinical trial to evaluate safety of the cell and gene therapy product AGT103-T. Designated as the RePAIR trial (Restore Potent Antiviral Immune Responses, NCT04561258), participants are infused once with…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Apr. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ — American Gene Technologies (AGT), an emerging gene and cell therapy company, announced today that Gaingels, a leading venture investment syndicate in service of the LGBT+ community and its allies, made an investment in AGT to support the Phase 1 clinical trial of an HIV cure. The Phase 1 human trial…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Nov. 10, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Gene Technologies (AGT) announced today that the first trial participant was enrolled in the Phase 1 trial of AGT103-T, a new cell and gene therapy for HIV disease. The first trial participant underwent leukapheresis, a procedure for obtaining concentrated white blood cells, which will be used for manufacturing the…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Oct. 08, 2020 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — American Gene Technologies (AGT) a cutting-edge cell and gene therapy company in Rockville, Maryland announced today that CEO Jeff Galvin will present at the annual Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa. The meeting will be held virtually October 12-16. Galvin’s presentation will highlight the company’s technology, including AGT103-T, a therapeutic…

ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — American Gene Technologies (AGT) announced today approval by the FDA (Food and Drug Administration) to begin Phase 1, the first human clinical trial for AGT’s lead HIV program. AGT will conduct its Phase 1 study at clinical sites in the Baltimore/D.C. area, and has named Washington Health Institute, University of Maryland, Institute…