22 Sep 2008-23 Sep 2008 — Madison, Wisconsin, USA
The World Stem Cell Summit is the pre-eminent gathering for the global stem cell community with the shared mission to advance stem cell research from the laboratory to lifesaving treatments.
Robert Margolin email: rob@genpol.org phone: +1 908-605-4203
| $995 or $1495 after |
Alliant Energy Center
Day One will consist of Panel Discussions and the beginning portion of "Stem Cells and Disease" Concurrent Sessions.
Panel Discussions
* How Stem Cell Research Is and Will Transform Healthcare
* The Political Climate in Washington
* Why the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is Investing in Stem Cell Research
* Reprogramming - a New Vision for Creating patient specific cells
* The International Perspectives, Collaboration Opportunities and Stem Cell Banking
* Stem Cell Nation - Research Progress and Economic Development
Concurrent Sessions - "Stem Cells and Disease"
* Diabetes
* Parkinson's, ALS and Neurological Disorders
* Cancer
Day Two will consist of two independent conference tracks and continuation of the "Stem Cells and Disease" Concurrent Sessions
Track A: Critical Issues Impacting the Pro-Cures Movement
* Stem Cell Advocacy 2.0
* Ethical and Societal Issues Surrounding Embryonic Stem Cell Research
* Launching and Sustaining a Successful Grassroots Campaign
* Stem Cells and the Media
* Funding Basic Research: NIH, States and Private Philanthropy
Track B: Stem Cell Economics and the Trek from Bench to Bedside
* Stem Cell Commercialization and Market Trends
* Taking Research from the Labs to the Clinic- Regulatory and Translational Issues
* Intellectual Property Landscape
* The Investment Decision: Guidance for the Biotechnology, Pharma and Medical Device Industries
* How To Create and Sustain a Successful Stem Cell Company
Conversations with Experts Luncheon
* Strategies for your institution‚s ESCRO Committee
* Morality of Embryo Use in Research
* Religious Positions About Stem Cell Research
* Canada- Emerging Leadership in Stem Cells
* Australia- What‚s Happening Down Under
* How Regenerative Medicine May Find a Cure for Blindness
* Stem Cells and the 2008 Election
* Michigan- Frontlines in the Stem Cell Wars
* Tools for NIH Funding
* The Price for State Funding
* Building Student Support for Stem Cell Research
* Will Asia Lead the Way?
* VC Perspectives
* Opportunities in Stem Cell Law
* Core Stem Cell Technologies
* European Stem Cell Update
* UK Collaboration Opportunities
* Wisconsin- the Stem Cell State
* Weeding the Patent Thicket
* Constitutional Battles Ahead
Concurrent Sessions - "Stem Cells and Disease"
* Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis
* Cardiovascular Disease
* Aging