DISCOUNT REGISTRATION ENDS JULY 31! Canada joins the Summit!

2011 World Stem Cell Summit
The Pasadena Convention Center | Pasadena, Ca, USA | October 3-5, 2011

News and updates. Register now

Dear Colleague,

The World Stem Cell Summit is the largest interdisciplinary and networking meeting of stem cell stakeholders, with an overarching purpose of fostering biomedical research and investment targeting cures.

We are delighted to report that the Consulate General of Canada in Los Angeles is now a co-organizer of the 2011 World Stem Cell Summit . The Government of Canada’s participation marks the first time in the event’s 7- year history that a national government has taken a Summit leadership role, joining the Genetics Policy Institute (GPI), California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM), City of Hope, Cedars Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute, California Institute of Technology (Caltech) and Keck School of Medicine of USC.

OTHER NEWS Time is dwindling. Less than 3 weeks to secure substantial registration discounts. July 31 is the deadline. View the agenda and register now !

RECENTLY CONFIRMED SPEAKERS

   •   Stephen Minger, PhD
 , Global Director R&D, Cell Technologies, 
GE Healthcare, 
London - "Extending the Healthy Lifespan: Obstacles and Opportunities"

   •   Arnold Kriegstein, MD, PhD , Director, Eli and Edythe Broad Center of Regeneration Medicine and Stem Cell Research, UCSF - "How Stem Cell Are Transforming Medicine-ISSCR Perspectives"

   •   Nissim Benvenisty, MD, PhD , 
Research Scientist,
Cedars-Sinai Regenerative Medicine Institute and Hebrew University of Jerusalem - "Safety Issues in Stem Cell Therapies: Immunogenecity, Tumorgenicity and Genetic Stability"

   •   Michael Werner, JD , Holland & Knight and Alliance for Regenerative Medicine - "Forging Relationships between Industry and Regulators"

Poster Session - Submission Deadline August 19

Showcase your research to the world!

The Poster Forum offers an opportunity to share your findings with a global audience. Posters will display today’s most innovative science, leading edge technologies, industry updates and regulatory solutions. Submit a poster abstract .

Exhibit and Sponsor the World Stem Cell Summit.

The Summit’s industry track, standing alone, is the largest stem cell business conference in North America with top leaders from cell therapy, biotechnology, tool, devices and pharma in attendance on a program covering in depth the issues pertinent to translating basic research into cures, including discussions on regulatory pathways, cell standardization, reimbursements, financing, venture capital and economic development. Request a sponsorship kit

The World Stem Cell Summit is your window to the future of medicine. We look forward to seeing you in October in Pasadena, California! Register today !

Cordially,

Bernard Siegel. J.D.
Co-Chair, World Stem Cell Summit
Executive Director, Genetics Policy Institute

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