Welcome
Welcome to StemConn, Connecticut’s premier conference on stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Our conference will highlight cutting-edge research advancements, while providing a forum for discussion among scientists, policy makers, and bioscience industry partners that will advance knowledge and foster new collaborations. StemConn2015 marks the 10th year of the ground-breaking legislation that has propelled Connecticut to the national and international forefront of stem cell and regenerative medicine research. Our conference will feature world-renowned speakers, networking and poster sessions, student meet-the-speaker opportunities, and a special Commercialization & Translation session. Come join us to celebrate the success and promise of Connecticut’s stem cell and regenerative medicine research!
April 27, 2015
Hartford Marriott Downtown
Program at a Glance:
7:30 – 8:30 am Breakfast and pre-Symposium Talk
8:45 – 9:00 am Welcomes | CT Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Update
9:00 – 11:00 am Plenary Speakers; Poster Session & Exhibits
11:00 – 2:00 pm Lunch; Student Groups; Technology & Translation Sessions
2:00 – 3:30 pm Plenary Speakers; Poster Session & Exhibits
3:30 – 5:00 pm Plenary speakers; Closing Remarks
Partial Speaker List:
David Kaplan, Ph.D., Tufts University Biomedical Engineering
Carla Kim, Ph.D., Harvard University Stem Cell Institute
Robert Lanza, M.D., Ocata Therapeutics & Wake Forest University Regenerative Medicine Institute
Frank McKeon, Ph.D., Genome Institute of Singapore & Multiclonal Therapeutics
Laura Niklason, M.D., Ph.D., Yale University Stem Cell Center & Humacyte
Our Sponsors:
Sponsors and Exhibitors welcome: please contact stemconn2015@gmail.org for more information.
