2009 World Stem Cell Summit Agenda (updated 8/11/09)

Summit Chairs:
Curt Civin, University of Maryland School of Medicine
Chi Dang, Johns Hopkins University
Linda Powers, Toucan Capital Corporation
Karen Rothenberg, Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission
Bernard Siegel, Genetics Policy Institute

Day One
Monday, September 21, 2009

9:00 Registration Opens

8:00–12:00 Poster Viewing - Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009
Public Symposium and Workshops

New Investigator Grant Writing Workshop
Career Workshop
Conversations with Industry Panel Discussion
Communicating with Impact Workshop
Stem Cells Science and Medicine 101
Interactive Stem Cells & Society Session
public symposium details and times coming soon...

1:00–1:20 Welcome and Meeting Overview
Representative, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Chancellor William E. Kirwan, University System of Maryland, USA
Bernard Siegel, Genetics Policy Institute, USA

1:20–2:45 PLENARY DISCUSSION: US Governors' Perspectives- The Future of Regenerative Medicine in the 50 States
Moderator:
Karen Rothenberg, Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission, USA
Panel:
Martin O'Malley, Governor of Maryland, USA
Jim Doyle, Governor of Wisconsin, USA
More speakers coming soon…

2:45–3:00 Break | Poster Viewing
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009

3:00–4:25 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Cells, Growth Factors, Scaffolds, Bioreactors: the Key Technologies in the ReGEN Industry
Moderator:
Chris Mason, University College London, United Kingdom
Speakers:
Jeff Mooney, Corning Life Sciences, USA
Mahendra Rao, Invitrogen, USA
David Smith, Lonza, USA
Doris Taylor, University of Minnesota, USA

SCIENCE TRACK: Neural Stem Cells
Moderator:
Valina Dawson, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Speakers:
Hongjun Song, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Sally Temple, New York Neural Stem Cell Institute, USA
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Ethics and Societal Issues
Speakers:
Timothy Caulfield, Alberta Heritage Foundation for Medical Research, Canada
R. Alta Charo, University of Wisconsin Law School, USA
Jonathan Moreno, University of Pennsylvania, USA
Jeremy Sugarman, Johns Hopkins University, USA

4:30–5:25 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Panel Discussion: Big Pharma, Big Biotech, Big Device and the ReGEN Industry
Moderator:
Michael Werner, Holland & Knight
Panel Members:
David Amrani, Baxter, USA
Jim Greenwood, Biotechnology Industry Organization, USA
Ross Tubo, Genzyme Corporation, USA
Alain Vertes, Roche Switzerland

SCIENCE TRACK: Stem Cells, Nanotechnology and Bioengineering
Speakers:
Raphael Gorodetsky, Hadassah, Israel
Duncan Graham, University Of Strathclyde, Scotland
John Hunt, University of Liverpool, United Kingdom
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Maryland's Investment in Stem Cell Science
Speakers:
Dan Gincel, Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund, USA
Sandy Rosenberg, Maryland House of Delegates, USA
Karen Rothenberg, Maryland Stem Cell Commission, USA

5:30–7:00 Networking Reception | Poster Viewing
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009

Day Two
Tuesday, September 22, 2009

8:00–8:25 Welcome Remarks

8:30–8:55 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Federal Policy– A New Vision

9:00–9:55 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Panel Discussion: Stem Cells and the Potential for National and Regional Economic Development
Speakers:
Robert Klein, California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, USA
Drew Lyall, Stem Cell Network, Canada
More speakers coming soon…

SCIENCE TRACK: Cardiac Stem Cells
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Regenerative Medicine for Wounded Soldiers and Civilians
More speakers coming soon…

10:00–10:25 Break | Poster Viewing with Presenters Attending
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009

10:30–11:25 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Regulatory and Reimbursement Strategies
Moderator:
Linda Powers, Toucan Capital Corp., USA
Speakers:
Representative from FDA
Representatives from industry

SCIENCE TRACK: Cancer Stem Cells
Speaker:
Curt Civin, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Richard Jones, The Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center at Johns Hopkins, USA
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: International Perspectives- Countries having the competitive edge
Moderator:
Timo Faltus, University of Leipzig, Germany
Speakers:
Stephen Minger, Kings College, United Kingdom
Avi Treves, Cancer Research Center, Sheba Medical Organization, Israel
John Yu, Taiwan Society for Stem Cell Research, Taiwan

11:30–11:55 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: Why JDRF Is Investing in Stem Cell Research
Alan J. Lewis, Chairman, Juvenile Diabetes Research Institute, USA

12:00–1:25 Luncheon Conversations with Experts
Informal roundtables focusing on business, economic, political and therapeutic strategies with an international group of stem cell leaders from corporate, academic and government sectors.

1:30–2:55 PLENARY DISCUSSION: The Promise of Stem Cell Research
Moderator:
Anthony Atala, Wake Forest School of Medicine, USA
Speakers:
Anthony Atala, Wake Forest School of Medicine, USA
Ronald McKay, National Institute of Health, USA
Irving Weissman, Stanford University, USA
More speakers coming soon…

3:00–4:25 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Commercialization of Stem Cells and International Partnerships, Alliances, and Acquisitions
Speakers:
Paul Grayson, Fate Therapeutics, USA
Shosh Merchav, Teva Pharmaceuticals, USA
Ian Ratcliffe, Stemgent, USA
More speakers coming soon…

SOCIETY TRACK A: Stem Cell Action—A New Agenda for Advocates
Moderator:
Bernard Siegel, Genetics Policy Institute, USA
Speakers:
Ellen Arnold, Arnold Public Affairs, USA
Don Reed, Americans for Cures Foundation, USA
Mary Woolley, Research America, USA
Howard Zucker, FRMR: Interagency Federal Working Group on Regenerative Medicine

SOCIETY TRACK B: Stem Cell Progress Report—Cancer
Moderator:
Angela Brodie, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Scientist/Clinician:
Industry:
Association:
Scientist:
Curt Civin, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Patient Advocate:
More speakers coming soon…

4:30–5:55 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Stem Cell Law- Advanced Intellectual Property Issues
Moderator:
Peter Ludwig, Darby & Darby, USA
Speakers:
Chris Alder, Osiris Therapeutics, USA
Mark Ellinger, Fish & Richardson P.C., USA
Lawrence Sung, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Franz-Joseph Zimmer, Grunecker, Kinkeldey, Stockmair & Schwanhausser, Germany

SCIENCE TRACK: Stem Cells and Disease Modeling
Speaker:
Linzhao Cheng, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Warren Pear, University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine, USA
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Stem Cell Progress Report—Spinal Cord Injury and Multiple Sclerosis
Moderator:
Thomas Scalea, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Patient Advocate:
Josh Basile, Student Society for Stem Cell Research, USA
Clinician:
John McDonald, Kennedy Krieger Institute, USA
Industry:
Jane Lebkowski, Geron, USA
Association:
Scientist:
Wise Young, W.M. Keck Center for Collaborative Neuroscience, USA
More speakers coming soon…

6:00–7:00 Networking Reception | Poster Viewing
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009

8:00–9:30 World Stem Cell Summit Awards Dinner - Baltimore Hilton
Through the Stem Cell Action Awards, the Genetics Policy Institute recognizes organizations and individuals who have most positively impacted the stem cell community.

The Stem Cell Action Awards Dinner began in 2005 to celebrate excellence in the field of stem cell research. Over the past four years seventeen organizations and individuals have been recognized for excellence in leadership, education, inspiration and advocacy. We welcome and encourage you to join up to 500 members of the stem cell community at this year's Stem Cell Action Awards Dinner and celebrate some of this year's greatest achievements.

Summit attendees receive a 50% discount rate to the 2009 Stem Cell Action Awards Dinner during online event registration.

Day Three

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

8:00–8:25 Welcome Remarks

8:30–9:55 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Commercialization of Stem Cells and International Market Trends
Moderator:
Aidan Courtney, Roslin Cells, Scotland
Speakers:
Chris Mason, University College London, United Kingdom
Alan Moore, Stem Cell Therapeutics, Canada
Linda Powers, Toucan Capital Corp., USA
More speakers coming soon…

SCIENCE TRACK: hESC vs. iPS
Speaker:
Jeanne Loring, Scripps Research Institute, USA
Fanyi Zeng, Shanghai Jiaotong University, China
*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Stem Cell Progress Report—Diabetes
Moderator:
Alan Shuldiner, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Scientist/Clinician:
Camillo Ricordi, Diabetes Research Institute, USA
Industry:
Ed Baetge, Novocell, USA
Association:
Scientist:
Patient Advocate:
Margaret Himelfarb, Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, USA
More speakers coming soon…

10:00–10:55 Break | Poster Viewing with Presenters Attending
Poster Abstract Deadline: August 18, 2009

11:00–12:25 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Business Models for Successful Stem Cell Companies and Innovative Funding Mechanisms
Speakers:
Martin McGlynn, StemCells, Inc., USA
Mike West, Biotime, USA
More speakers coming soon…

SOCIETY TRACK A: Stem Cells in Clinical Treatments and Medical Tourism: What's here and now
Moderator:
Bernard Siegel, Genetics Policy Institute, USA
Speakers:
Alex Moffett, Beike Holdings, Thailand
Doug Sipp, Riken Institute, Japan
More speakers coming soon…

SOCIETY TRACK B: Stem Cell Progress Report—Parkinson's / ALS / Neurological Disorders
Moderator:
Jeffrey D. Rothstein, Johns Hopkins University, USA
Scientist:
Michael Shipley, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Clinician:
William Weiner, University of Maryland School of Medicine, USA
Patient Advocate:
John Kellerman, Maryland Stem Cell Research Commission, USA
More speakers coming soon…

12:30–1:55 Luncheon Conversations with the Experts
Informal roundtables focusing on business, economic, political and therapeutic strategies with an international group of stem cell leaders from corporate, academic and government sectors.

2:00–2:25 KEYNOTE ADDRESS: TBA

2:30–3:55 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK: Federal Agencies: Your Questions Answered Relating to New NIH Guidelines, Standards, and Clinical Trials
Moderator:
Howard Zucker, FRMR: Interagency Federal Working Group on Regenerative Medicine
Speakers:
Anne Plant, NIST, USA
Representative from the NIH, USA
Representative from the FDA, USA

SCIENCE TRACK: MSCs and HSCs
Speaker:
Dr. Toshio Suda, Keio University, Japan

*Additional science presenters will be selected by the Poster Forum Committee by August 25th. All abstracts are due on August 18, 2009 for judging. To be eligible please submit your abstract on the Summit website today.

SOCIETY TRACK: Stem Cell Progress Report—Cardiovascular
Scientist:
Timothy Kamp, University of Wisconsin, USA
Clinician:
Industry:
Association:
Scientist:
Patient Advocate:
More speakers coming soon…

4:00–5:15 3 Concurrent Sessions

INDUSTRY TRACK A: Licensing, technology transfer and partnering in the ReGEN Industry
Moderator:
Wesley Blakeslee, Johns Hopkins University Technology Transfer, USA
Speakers:
Elizabeth Fenjves, University of Miami, USA
Arundeep Pradham, The Association of Technology Transfer Managers (AUTM), USA
More speakers coming soon…

INDUSTRY TRACK B: Cord Blood and Cell Banking: Answers for Patients, Researchers, and Industry
Speakers:
Morey Kraus, PerkinElmer, USA
Amnon Pelz, Talburit, Isreal
More speakers coming soon…

SOCIETY TRACK: A New Era for Human Embryonic Stem Cells
Patient Advocate:
Sabrina Cohen, Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research, USA
Scientist:
Mark Noble, University of Rochester, USA
Association:
Susan L. Solomon, New York Stem Cell Foundation, USA
More speakers coming soon…

5:20–6:15 Forecasting tomorrow's stem cell headlines
Speaker:
Alan Jakimo, Sidley Austin, USA
More speakers coming soon…

Summit Wrap-up + Final Remarks