ASGCT and JSGT Joint Position Statement on Human Genomic Editing

The American Society for Gene and Cell Therapy (ASGCT) and the Japan Society of Gene Therapy (JSGT) (collectively, “Our Societies”) recognize the great scientific advancement represented by the techniques of genome editing and their vast potential value for an improved understanding and possible treatment of human disease. These techniques provide uniquely powerful tools for generating models of human disease, for characterizing the molecular...