Driving the Future of CGT

ARM's Role in a Transforming Industry

ARM is the leading international advocacy organization championing the benefits of engineered cell therapies and genetic medicines for patients, healthcare systems, and society. We unite industry, patients, and partners to unlock their potential.

ARM represents more than 400 members across 25 countries, including emerging and established biotechnology companies, academic and research institutions, patient organizations, and strategic suppliers.

As a community, ARM builds the future of medicine by convening the sector, facilitating influential exchanges on policies and practices, and advancing the field with data and analysis.

ARM represents more than 400 members across 25 countries, including emerging and established biotechnology companies, academic and research institutions, patient organizations, and strategic suppliers.

We actively engage key stakeholders to enable the development of advanced therapies and modernize healthcare systems, so patients benefit from durable, potentially curative treatments.

ARM envisions a world where cell and gene therapies are fully integrated into healthcare systems worldwide, healing patients, restoring function, and transforming lives.

We actively engage key stakeholders to enable the development of advanced therapies and modernize healthcare systems, so patients benefit from durable, potentially curative treatments.

Our Journey

Charting the Future of CGT

Since our founding, ARM has played a central role in advancing regenerative medicine, from key advocacy wins to global expansion. Explore the milestones that have shaped our work and the field.

2009
Alliance for Regenerative Medicine Founded

ARM was founded to bring together diverse stakeholders across science, industry, and policy. From day one, ARM has worked to accelerate access to transformative therapies by aligning the CGT community around shared goals and advocacy priorities.

2011
Expansion into Europe

ARM launched a European chapter—the Alliance for Advanced Therapeutics—and reached 100 members. Though later reabsorbed, this laid the foundation for ARM’s permanent presence in Brussels and global advocacy efforts.

2016
First Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa

ARM hosted the inaugural Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa in California. Now held annually in Phoenix, it draws 2,000+ global biotech leaders to explore the latest in CGT science, strategy, and commercialization.

The inaugural Meeting on the Mesa event in Phoenix
2019
First Cell & Gene Meeting on the Med
Attendees networking at the Meeting on the Med event in Rome

To connect Europe’s CGT ecosystem, ARM launched the Cell & Gene Meeting on the Med. Held each spring in Rome, it continues to unite regional innovators, investors, and policymakers advancing regenerative medicine.

See How We Advance the Cell & Gene Therapy Sector

ARM’s work shape the future of cell and gene therapy. We work across the sector to turn big challenges into shared progress. Learn more about our programs and events.

Careers with ARM

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Careers with ARM