 Welcome to the 7th International Stem Cell Conference. Building on the success of the past six years, the 2007 program promises to foster more partnerships while offering you a comprehensive view of today’s hottest diagnostic and therapeutic research. Featuring a speaker faculty representing the leading stem cell companies and academic researchers, this event is your best chance this year to delve into the market and develop best practices in business development and partnering strategies.
University of Pittsburgh Representatives:
- Andrew Remes, Ph.D.
- Maria Vanegas, Ph.D.
- Mounzer E. Agha, MD
- Yong Li, M.D., Ph.D.
- John A. Ozolek, M.D.
- Amit N Patel, M.D., M.S.
- Maryam Feili Hariri, Ph.D., MT (ASCP)
- Anna Lokshin, Ph.D.
- Paul Sammak, Ph.D.
Event facilitators include:
- Amy Brunetto, M.B.A.
- Michele Honko, M.B.A.
- Paul Petrovich, C.P.A.
- Karen Zellars
For Biographies, please click here.
You may register for speed dating by submitting the template below to Judy Kelly at jkelly@srinstitute.com or on site.
2007 Program Innovations & Features:
SPEED DATING WITH THE UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH AT THE 7TH INTERNATIONAL STEM CELL CONFERENCE
A world renowned leader in adult-derived stem cell research, The University of Pittsburgh and their Office of Enterprise Development (OED) will be facilitating “Speed Dating” at the 7th International Stem Cell Conference, being held Oct. 29-30, 2007, in Pittsburgh, PA.
“Speed Dating” provides conference attendees the opportunity to effectively network and explore collaboration with stem cell expert scientists at University of Pittsburgh. Each “date” will last approximately 15 minutes, allowing participants to decide if there is mutual interest in working together. “Speed Dating” is featured on day one of the conference, Monday, Oct. 29, from 6:30 – 8:00 pm.
Companies will need to submit a profile that includes a business background, objectives and collaboration interest. Please download the template here and submit completed profiles to Judy Kelly at jkelly@srinstitute.com and reference “Stem Cell Speed Dating” in the subject line.
Engage with the Experts:
Develop partnerships with our distinguished speaker faculty:
Kenneth Aldrich, International Stem Cell Corporation
Dr. Anthony Atala, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Dr. James F. Battey, Jr., National Institutes of Health
Greg Bonfiglio, Proteus Venture Partners
Dr. Casey C. Case, SANBIO, Inc.
Yen Choo, Plasticell
Robert J. Deans, Athersys, Inc.
Dr. Gerold Feuer, SUNY Upstate Medical University
Dr. Donald W. Fink, FDA
Joyce Frey-Vasconcell, Pharmanet Consulting
Shelly Heimfeld, International Society of Cellular Therapy
Dr. Ulrich Hoffmueller, MBA, Epiontis GMBH
Jeffrey Janus, International Stem Cell Corporation
Paul Kemp, Intercytex LTD.
Dr. Robert Lanza, Advanced Cell Technology, Inc.
Dr. Michel F. Levesque, Neurogeneration
John Lewicki, Oncomed
Alan J. Lewis, Novocell, Inc.
John Manzetti, Pittsburgh Life Sciences Greenhouse
Huseyin Mehmet, Merck
Dr. Stephen Minger, King's College London
Dr. Annemarie Moseley, Aggregate Threapeutics, Repair Technologies
Dr. Bruno Peault, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Stephen W. Potter, Genzyme
Linda Powers, Toucan Capital
Dr. Catherine Prescott, Biolatris LTD.
Dr. Robert A. Preti, Progenitor Cell Therapy
Stephen Rapko, Genzyme
Dr. Alan Russell, McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Baiju Shah, BioEnterprise
Jerry Tang, Roth Capital
Bruce Wentworth, Genzyme
Pioneering Diagnostic & Therapeutic Research
State of the art research case studies focusing on:
- Cancer
- Diabetes
- Parkinsons
- Cardiac
- Cord Blood
- The Potential of Stem Cell Sources: developments in source potential and application
Partnership Development and Global Commercialization Strategies
- Ensure commercial success: planning techniques for getting beyond Phase I
- Establish partnerships, attract funding and gain investor attention to spur your product from early stage through clinical trials
Mimosa Roundtables:
Designed with you in mind, the Mimosa Roundtables are your best opportunity to meet and connect with the leading researchers while you delve into their current work. Ask your personal questions and develop the key relationships you need to advance your product and business during this structured yet informal networking event.
Confirmed roundtable hosts include:
Bruno Peault
McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine
John Lewicki
OncoMed
Bruce Wentworth, Ph.D.
Genzyme
Gerold Feuer, Ph,D.
SUNY Upstate Medical University
Casey Case
SanBio
Robert Deans
Athersys Inc
Shelly Heimfeld
Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center
Jeffrey Janus
International Stem Cell Corporation
ASK THE FDA:
Interact directly with Donald W. Fink, Jr., Ph.D., FDA, who will be on hand to address your concerns on FDA activity in the area of stem cells.
Keynote Presentations:
The Challenge and Promise of Stem Cell Research: Dr. James F. Battey, Jr., Co-Chair Stem Cell Task Force, National Institutes of Health
The Use of Embryonic Stem Cells in Regenerative Medicine: Dr. Robert Lanza, VP of Research and Scientific Development, Advance Cell Technology
To be considered for the speaker faculty or host a roundtable, please contact Judy Kelly at 212-967-0095 ext. 241 or jkelly@srinstitute.com |
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