David Smith

Provides consulting services to biosciences industry

Operates as a development stage company manufacturing an environmentally conscientious system for the collection and disposal of infectious fluids

Foundation For Cell & Gene Medicine is an independent international nonprofit organization established in 2018 by the Alliance for Regenerative Medicine, dedicated to advancing ethical cell and gene therapies, tissue-engineered products, and regenerative medicine. The private company is located in the US. Its mission is to accelerate patient access to safe, effective, and potentially curative therapies by educating patients, caregivers, healthcare professionals, policymakers, and the public. The foundation conducts programs focused on education, health and economic impact analysis, and infrastructure development for the adoption of these treatments. Key initiatives include the State Rare Disease Education Initiative (STRIDE), which provides patient-centered, state-specific education to improve access to innovative therapies for rare diseases; the Health & Economic Impact (HEI) program, which develops frameworks and economic models to demonstrate the value of cell and gene therapies; and the Infrastructure Program, which addresses logistical and healthcare system needs for widespread therapy adoption. The foundation also offers educational resources, a standardized nomenclature project, and outreach efforts such as webinars, social media campaigns, toolkits, and conferences. Its leadership and steering committees include experts from various fields such as industry, patient advocacy, health economics, communications, public policy, manufacturing, and precision medicine.