Cell & Gene: The Podcast
Cell & Gene: The Podcast
Erin Harris
Rethinking Large Animal Models in Gene Therapy with Novartis' Ralf Schmid, Ph.D.
24 minutes Posted Jul 17, 2025 at 8:00 am.
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We love to hear from our listeners. Send us a message. On this episode of Cell & Gene: The Podcast, Host Erin Harris talks to Ralf Schmid, Ph.D., Associate Director of Preclinical Research at Novartis Biomedical Research, about the evolving use of large animal models in gene therapy development. Dr. Schmid discusses the current reliance on non-human primates (NHPs), their growing logistical and ethical challenges, and the emerging interest in alternatives like genetically engineered pigs ...