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Conference Overview
THE RESEARCH, COLLABORATIONS AND CELL BANKING
How Stem Cell Research is Transforming Healthcare
Stem cell visionaries Alan Trounson, John Gearhart, Lawrence Goldstein and John Wagner discuss how stem cell research is transforming healthcare and will impact all of our lives and the lives of future generations. Timothy Kamp moderates.
Keynote Presentation by James Thomson: Reprogramming- A New Vision for Creating Patient Specific Cells
iPS Cells: How They Change Everything and Nothing
A lively panel discussion examining the astounding potential and policy implications surrounding induced pluripotent stem cells. Why iPS research does not eclipse human embryonic stem cell research and nuclear transfer. Speakers include Clive Svendsen, Hideyuki Okano and Amy Comstock Rick.
International Perspectives: Collaboration Opportunities and the Importance of Stem Cell Banking
An international panel of experts examines the many opportunities for international collaborations and the enormous growth in stem cell banking. Speakers include Stephen Minger, Marilyn Robertson, Glyn Stacey, Derek Hei and Douglas Sipp (moderator).
Stem Cell Nations- Research Progress and Economic Development
States, regions and countries are all funding stem cell research as a tool for economic development. Panelists include key leaders- California's Bob Klein, Christopher Mason, Linda Powers with Tom Still (moderator).
Stem Cell Advances Through Bioengineering
A global panel including Raphael Gorodetsky, David Schaffer, Gordona Vunjak-Novakovic and Kyriacos Athaasiou moderated by Brenda Ogle, reveals how bioengineering is transforming the face of stem cell research.
DISEASE SPECIFIC PANELS-SCIENCE, FOUNDATION,
INDUSTRY AND ADVOCACY PERSPECTIVES
Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis
Ian Duncan, Hans Kierstead, Wise Young, Timothy Coetzee, Sabrina Cohen and Su Chun Zhang (moderator)
Cancer
Luis Parada and Caroline Alexander
Diabetes
Ed Baetge, Henrik Semb, Alberto Hayek, Adrianne Wong and Jon Odorico (moderator)
Parkinson's/ALS/ Neurological Disorders
Lucie Bruijn, Mark Noble, Richard Garr, Stephen Byer and Clive Svendsen (moderator)
Cardiovascular Disease
Andreas Zeiher, David Amrani and Timothy Kamp (moderator)
Blindness and Diseases of the Eye
Sally Temple, Peter Francis, Paul Williamson, Steven Rose, Gordon Gund, David Walsh and David Gamm (moderator)
FOUNDATION SUPPORT
Summit Keynote Address by Peter D. Kiernan
Why the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is Investing in Stem Cell Research
BUSINESS, INVESTMENT, LAW and REGULATION
Keynote Presentation: The Honorable James E. Doyle, Governor, State of Wisconsin
The Political Climate in Washington: How Can Industry, State and Federal Efforts Effectively Interface to Bring Stem Cell Therapies to Patients
The Honorable Tommy G. Thompson, former Governor and former Secretary, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, joins Greg Simon and other leaders to illuminate the vital inside-the-beltway issues.
How to Create and Sustain a Successful Stem Cell Company
Top international business leaders discuss their insights to create winning, sustainable business strategies for stem cell companies. Panelists include Michael West, Peter Sartipy, Aidan Courtney, Jeff Karan and Nick Seay (moderator).
Commercialization of Stem Cells and Market Trends
Key experts point the way to commercializing stem cells and forecast the future of this burgeoning field. Speakers include Jonathan Gertler, John Hambor, Silviu Itescu and Michael Werner (moderator).
Stem Cell Law: The Ultimate Roadmap to Getting to "Go"
"Stem Cell Law" practitioners must navigate their clients through intellectual property thickets and challenging regulatory paths. A panel of global experts from the world's top law firms show the way, with Peter Ludwig, Mark Ellinger and Fabio Marazzi. No retainer required!
Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues Roundtable
Bernard Siegel, Alan Jakimo and Linda Hogle put it all into context.
Keynote presentation by R. Alta Charo
The History and Future of Stem Cells- Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues
STEM CELL ACTION
Stem Cell Advocacy 2.0- The Advocacy Agenda for 2009 and Beyond
If you think that the election of a new U.S. president will end the need for stem cell advocacy, guess again. Daunting roadblocks remain and contentious state- by-state policy and legal battles must be resolved. Hear from stem cell action leaders Danny Heumann, Don Reed, Jeff Sheehy and Dan Perry (moderator)
Ethics and Societal Issues Surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research
Louis Guenin explores the morality of using embryos for medical research. Insoo Hyun discusses emerging clinical trials issues in the United States and abroad. Linda Hogle will moderate.
Medical Tourism
Thousands of desperate patients are traveling abroad for risky and potentially fatal "stem cell" treatments. What are the risks? Are there rewards? Panelists include Robin Smith and Graham Creasey.
Stem Cells and the Media
Media representatives covering business, science and public policy discuss how they report scientific discoveries, the stem cell debates and how researchers influence the message, for better or worse. Panelists include Matthew Herper, Rick Weiss, Kathleen Gallagher, David Wahlberg and Sharon Dunwoody (moderator).
How Do We Take Pluripotent Stem Cells to the Clinic?
What are the practical hurdles to securing funding and regulatory approval? James Battey of NIH, Owen Hughes and other experts illuminate how it will be accomplished.
MOVING FORWARD TOGETHER
Meet valuable contacts, explore strategic partnerships, and create new synergies at the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit
Leading Companies, Bankers and Venture Capitalists
A program that unites a sparkling array of international speakers from outstanding companies, including Novocell, Toucan Capital, Proteus Venture Partners, Baxter Healthcare, BioTime, Leerink Swann, NeoStem, Neuralstem, Cellartis, Centocor R&D, Mesoblast, Roslin Cells, Cell Design, Cellular Dynamics International and many more.
Leading Nonprofits and Disease Foundations
A program recognizing that nonprofit groups are key stakeholders and contributors to research. Join speakers representing Parkinson's Action Network, Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, ALS Association, Foundation Fighting Blindness, Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation, Hadassah, National Multiple Sclerosis Society, the Brooke Ellison Project, the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research and many more.
Lunch with Experts
Two days of informal roundtables focusing on business, economic, political and therapeutic strategies with an international group of stem cell leaders from corporate, academic and government sectors.
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