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ISSCR Public Symposia
Explore the fundamentals and potential of stem cell research at the ISSCR Public Symposia – an afternoon Workshop on Stem Cell Biology and an Evening Public Symposium – both to be held June 10 at the Marriott Philadelphia Downtown.
These events are free and open to the public. Space is limited for the Workshop on Stem Cell Biology. Pre-registered attendees will be given priority on site. Pre-registration has closed.
Download the Public Symposia brochure.
Workshop on Stem Cell Biology
June 10, 2008
1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Main Tower: Grand Ballroom
Salon E, 5th Floor |
Evening Public Symposium
June 10, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Main Tower: Grand Ballroom
Salons A-F, 5th Floor |
Workshop in Stem Cell Biology
Join us for a free half-day symposium especially for educators, students and the general public. At the workshop, you will:
- Delve into the latest advances and fundamental basics of stem cell biology and regenerative medicine
- Learn to apply the language and basics of stem cell science in the classroom
- Gain expert insights into the political and ethical issues surrounding stem cell science
- Hear from the leading voices in stem cell research
Workshop on Stem Cell Biology Schedule
| 1:00-1:05 |
Welcome |
Jonathan A. Epstein, MD
Co-Director, Institute for Regenerative Medicine,
University of Pennsylvania |
| 1:05-1:30 |
Introduction to
Stem Cell Biology I |
Douglas A. Melton, PhD
Co-Director, Harvard Stem Cell Institute |
| 1:30-1:55 |
Introduction to
Stem Cell Biology II |
Nadia Rosenthal, PhD
Head, Monterotondo Outstation
European Molecular Biology Laboratory
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| 1:55-2:20 |
Stem Cells for
Neurological Disorders |
John Gearhart, PhD
Director,
Institute for Cell Engineering,
Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine |
| 2:20-2:45 |
Stem Cells for Heart Disease |
Jonathan Epstein, MD
Co-Director, Institute for Regenerative Medicine,
University of Pennsylvania |
| 2:45-3:00 |
Break |
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| 3:00-3:25 |
Cancer Stem Cells |
M. Celeste Simon, PhD
Howard Hughes Medical Institute and University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine |
| 3:25-3:50 |
Stem Cells of the Blood
and Bone Marrow |
Stephen G. Emerson, MD, PhD
President, Haverford College |
| 3:50-4:15 |
Many Ways to Generate
Stem Cells |
George Q. Daley, MD, PhD
ISSCR President
Children’s Hospital Boston and Harvard Medical School |
| 4:15-4:40 |
Legal and Ethical Considerations |
Jonathan D. Moreno, PhD
Professor, Medical Ethics and History and Sociology of Science
University of Pennsylvania |
| 4:40-5:00 |
Wrap-up and Questions |
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Space is limited, and priority will be given to pre-registered attendees.
After the workshop, stay for the Evening Public Symposium.
Evening Public Symposium
June 10, 2008
6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Marriott Philadelphia Downtown
Main Tower: Grand Ballroom
Salons A-F, 5th Floor
The Evening Public Symposium is for anyone interested in stem cells, public policy and biomedical research. Scientific and advocacy leaders will comment on the ethical debates and concerns associated with the latest stem cell research. The evening will feature the following panelists:
Moderator: John Gearhart, PhD, Director, Institute for Cell Engineering, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine
Stephen G. Emerson, MD, PhD, President, Haverford College
Jonathan D. Moreno, PhD, Professor, Medical Ethics and History and Sociology of Science, University of Pennsylvania
Marie McCullough, Medical Reporter, The Philadelphia Inquirer
Amy Comstock Rick, President, Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research, CEO, Parkinson’s Action Network
Space is limited for the Workshop, and priority will be given to pre-registered attendees.
The 2008 Public Symposia are sponsored by the International Society for Stem Cell Research, the University of Pennsylvania, Department of Cell and Developmental Biology and the Institute for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.
Updated
June 9, 2008
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