Genotoxicity evaluation of gene therapies: A report from the International Workshop on Genotoxicity Testing (IWGT) 2022.

Abstract

At the 8th International Workshop on Genotoxicity Testing meeting in Ottawa, in August 2022, a plenary session was dedicated to the genotoxicity risk evaluation of gene therapies, including insertional oncogenesis and off-target genome editing. This brief communication summarizes the topics of discussion and the main insights from the speakers. Common themes included recommendations to conduct tailored risk assessments based on a weight-of-evidence approach, to promote data sharing, transparency, and cooperation between stakeholders, and to develop state-of-the-art validated tests relevant to clinical scenarios.