Cell and gene therapies are redefining the possibilities of veterinary medicine offering the potential to repair, replace, and restore biological function. With the first approvals expected as early as 2026, changemakers at the forefront of research and commercialisation explore the opportunities and hurdles that will define their path to clinical adoption.
- Clinical adoption – building veterinary trust and integrating into practice workflows
- Distribution – ensuring stability, scalability, and accessibility

Cindy Cole
Dr. Cindy Cole is a Technical Partner at Digitalis Ventures and an Associate Clinical Professor at the University of Florida. Prior to joining Digitalis she was in the animal health industry for many years holding senior leadership and R&D roles at Mars Petcare, Novartis Animal Health, IDEXX, and Piedmont Pharmaceuticals. Dr. Cole completed her DVM and PhD at the University of Florida and was on the faculty of the University of California, Davis and UF.

Linda Black

Thomas Koch
