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| 2008 World Stem Cell Summit THE SINGLE MOST IMPORTANT AND COMPREHENSIVE STEM CELL MEETING TO DATE |
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| Get inspired and join us in Madison, Wisconsin on September 22-23, for the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit Dear Friend, I invite you to attend the 2008 World Stem Cell Summit on September 22-23 in Madison, Wisconsin at the Alliant Energy Center. The Summit is presented by the Genetics Policy Institute (GPI) and co-hosted by the UW Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Center and WiCell Research Institute. This is a critical time for human embryonic stem cell research. Since President Bush pronounced his 2001 policy providing for limited federal funding to those stem cell lines then existing, only $160 million (estimated) has been provided researchers in this field. As in previous election years, stem cells will likely emerge as an important wedge issue. The World Stem Cell Summit is the only stem cell event that fully recognizes the importance of patient-advocates and non-profit organizations, as critical stakeholders. This is your opportunity to hear from leaders and experts in policy, advocacy, law, medicine and science. This is the time to make your voice heard. Please join us in Madison to advance the hope for cures. Stem Cell Advocates are encouraged to attend the World Stem Cell Summit. Register at www.worldstemcellsummit.com. Enter the appropriate registration code. For the Stem Cell Advocate (member of the public) / Patient Compassion registration rate: CODE 4761 to register for $250. For the non-profit / government rate enter CODE 4444 to register for $395. This is $100 of the regular rate of $495. For the industry / for profit rate enter CODE 4488 to register for $895. This is $100 off the early bird rate of $995 and $600 off the regular rate of $1495. Your registration includes a pass to the Genetics Policy Institute’s 2008 Stem Cell Action Awards dinner honoring Governor Jim Doyle, the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, National Association of Biology Teachers and inspiring individuals who are advancing this field. THE RESEARCH, COLLABORATIONS AND CELL BANKING How Stem Cell Research is Transforming Healthcare Stem cell visionaries Alan Trounson, John Gearhart, Lawerence 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 Stacy, 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, Fanyi Zeng with Tom Still (moderator). Stem Cell Advances Through Bioengineering A global panel including Raphael Gorodetsky, David Schaffer and Gordona Vunjak-Novakovic, 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, Eric Ranheim, Austin Gurney, Carolyn Aldige and Caroline Alexander (moderator). 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 Andre Terzic, David Amrani, Robert Simari 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 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. They are joined by Dietram Scheufele. Linda Hogle moderates. Medical Tourism Thousands of desperate patients are traveling abroad for risky and potentially fatal "stem cell" treatments. What are the risks? Are there rewards? An expert panel reviews the evidence and evaluates both the risk and promise. Panelists include, Robin Smith, Wise Young 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. 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 Bill Linton, 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 Laurie Zoloff put it all into context. Keynote presentation by R. Alta Charo: The History and Future of Stem Cells - Legal, Regulatory and Ethical Issues 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 the unites a sparkling array of international speakers from outstanding companies, including Pfizer, Romega, Novovell, Toucan Capital, Proteus Venture Partners, Baxter Healthcare, BioTime, Leerink Swann, NeoStem, Neuralstem, Cellartis, Centocor R&D, Mesoblast, Roslin Cells, Cell Design, Cellular Dynamics International, Oconomed 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, Prevent Cancer Foundation, 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. Special Events: Summit Awards Dinner, Poster Session, Lunch with Experts, exhibit hall with more than 50 exhibitors and a kick-off public event "Lab on the Lake" with Governor Jim Doyle on September 21. World Stem Cell Report included with each registration. Sponsorship opportunities and exhibits: Sponsor and exhibit opportunities are now available. Contact Robert Margolin or Alan Fernandez to learn more. For the most up-to-date news, information, and listing of special events visit us at WorldStemCellSummit.com. Cordially,  Cordially, Bernard Siegel Executive Director Genetic Policy Institute This event is presented by the Genetics Policy Institute. WiCell Research Institute and the University of Wisconsin-Madison Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine Center. Alan Fernandez | Genetics Policy Institute 1-(650)-368-9300 direct Robert Margolin | Genetics Policy Institute 1-(908)-605-4203 direct Platinum Sponsors Promega Toucan Capital Corporation Gold Sponsors BD Biosciences Forward Wisconsin Silver Sponsors Biotechnology Industry Organization Darby & Darby, PC Foundation Fighting Blindness Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund Quarles & Brady, LLP Scottish Development International Scottish Stem Cell Network Bronze Sponsors Abgent Alliant Energy Center Angel Biotechnology Angioblast Anti-Aging Academy Athersys, Inc. Baxter California Institute for Regenerative Medicine CDI Bioscience CellCura Christopher & Dana Reeve Foundation City of Fitchburg City of Madison City of Middleton Clontech Cerebral Palsy Policy International Research Foundation Diabetes Research Institute Foundation Epicentre Biotechnologies Fish & Richardson Flad Architects Hadassah Hamilton Thorne Histogen The Jackson Laboratory JDRF - Canada Madison Gas & Electric Marathon Products, Inc. Mesoblast Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Nanopoint Neostem New York Stem Cell Foundation North East England Stem Cell Institute The North of England Inward Investment Agency Pfizer Sigma Life Science StemCellResources.org STEMCELL Technologies TaKaRa Thrive TREE STAR UK Trade & Investment University Research Park Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek Government Affairs Whyte Hirschboeck Dudek S.C. Zenith Biotech Supporting Organizations 2008 Your Candidates Your Health Act to Cure Alpha-1 Foundation Alliance for Aging Research ALS Association American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine American Association of Pharmaceutical Scientists Americans for Cures Foundation Associazione Lucacoscioni Australian Biotechnology Organisation Australian Stem Cell Centre Biologue Chicago Biopharmaceutical Technology Center Blood Center of Wisconsin The Buck Institute Brooke Ellison Project Californians for Cures California Hepatitis C Task Force Center for American Progress Children's Neurobiological Solutions Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Coalition for the Advancement of Medical Research Faster Cures Heumannly Capable International Consortium of Stem Cell Networks Kansas Coalition for Lifesaving Cures Life Science Alley Lupus Foundation of Southern California Methuselah Foundation Michigan Citizens for Stem Cell Research and Cures Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures National Association of Biology Teachers National Association of Hepatitis Task Forces National Council of Jewish Women National Multiple Sclerosis Society The National Spinal Cord Injury Association Nebraskans for Research New Jersey Commission on Science and Technology New York City Bioscience Initiative New York Neural Stem Cell Institute New York State Economic Development Council New Yorkers for the Advancement of Medical Research Northwest Association for Biomedical ResearchParkinson's Action Network Parkinson's Disease Foundation Prevent Cancer Research America Research for Cure Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research San Schmidt Paralysis Foundation Society for Women’s Health Research Stand Among Friends Stem Cell Action Network Student Society for Stem Cell Research Texans for Advancement of Medical Research Thrive UK National Stem Cell Network United 2 Fight Paralysis United Spinal Association Wisconsin Biotechnology and Medical Device Association Wisconsin Stem Cell Now Wisconsin Technology Council Women's Bioethics Project World Congress for Freedom of Scientific Research Your Congress Yor Health Media Partners American Drug Discovery Ben's Stem Cell News Biomed Central Cancer Drug News Cancer Intelligence Online Cardiovascular Drug News Cell Therapy News CNS Drug News Current Stem Cell Research & Therapy Dow Jones Venture Wire Lifescience Financial Times Genetic Engineering & Biotechnology News Journal of Translational Medicine The Journal of Biolaw and Business Nature Reports Patent Docs Pharma Company Insight Pharmalicensing.com Regenerative Medicine Rejuvenation Research Science Progress The Scientist Stem Cells Stem Cell Battles Stem Cell Research Stem Cells and Development Stem Cells Portal StemCells.net StemCellPatents.com SCAN 9/10 |
