Professor Len Seymour
Professor of Gene Therapies, University of Oxford
Academic and entrepreneur
Professor Len Seymour is a gene and cell therapy expert, with a role in shaping the field's global direction. He was the Founding President of the British Society for Gene and Cell Therapy and has held significant leadership positions, including Secretary and Trustee of the European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy.
His contributions extend beyond academia to biotechnology, where he has co-founded and led numerous start-ups, including Theolytics, MacrophOx, OXGENE, and PsiOxus Therapeutics Ltd. Professor Seymour’s innovative work continues to drive advancements in the treatment of complex diseases through gene therapy.