Working together to accelerate patient access to advanced therapies

The Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre (ATTC) network addresses the unique and complex challenges of bringing pioneering advanced therapy medicinal products (ATMPs) to patients. We are dedicated to making the UK the leading environment for ATMP clinical trials and a location of choice for advanced therapy research.
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The ATTC network is a UK wide group of Advanced Therapy Treatment Centres operating within the NHS framework.

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iMATCH (Innovate Manchester Advanced Therapy Centre Hub) is a Manchester-born consortium focused on establishing national forums for the roll out of clinical trial acceleration initiatives, with the aim of increasing the competitive advantage for the delivery of ATMPs in the UK.
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The LAT-ATTC (London Advanced Therapies Advanced Therapy Treatment Centre) is a London-born consortium focused on engaging in national forums to support the implementation of clinical trial acceleration initiatives with the goal of enhancing and strengthening the country’s competitive advantage in ATMP delivery.

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The MW-ATTC aims to address the challenge that there is a ‘Lack of ATMP specific PPIE activity, leading to a lack of understanding of ATMPs and lower participation in trials.’

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Northern Alliance Advanced Therapies Treatment Centre (NA-ATTC) is a consortium covering North-East England and Scotland focused on developing and rolling out an ATMP training programme across the UK for health professionals working in the field of ATMP clinical trials.

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Catapult UK

CGT Catapult is an independent innovation and technology organisation committed to the advancement of cell and gene therapies, with a vision for a thriving industry delivering life-changing advanced therapies to the world. CGT Catapult is providing coordination of the ATTC network.

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Since it was established in 2018, The ATTC network has demonstrated impact across six core areas. With new funding awarded in 2024, we will continue to deliver positive impact through industry led innovative solutions.

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Although the UK is a world leader in clinical research, further action is needed to ensure that the NHS can deliver advanced therapies to patients at scale. The ATTC network aims to build upon its existing work, through a series of interconnected initiatives, each addressing persistent barriers in the field:

Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
Patient and Public Involvement and Engagement
Clinical Trials Acceleration
Training and Education
Patient Identification and Recruitment
Data Collection and Use
Logistics
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