Free Public Symposium Addresses the Current State of Stem Cell Science

The International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) Hosts Panel of Experts

Northbrook, Ill. – What impact could stem cells really have on the future of medicine? Learn about stem cell basics, their potential influence on diseases such as diabetes and Parkinson’s, and important ethical and legal issues concerning their use at a free public symposium Wednesday, June 28, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the MaRS Auditorium, 101 College St., Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

Five expert panelists discuss the current state of stem cell science and answer questions from the public at the symposium, presented by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) in conjunction with the 4th ISSCR Annual Meeting.

Just added to the panel — Derek J. van der Kooy, professor in the Department of Medical Biophysics at the University of Toronto joins:

• Peter Andrews, co-director, Centre for Stem Cell Biology at the University of Sheffield (UK) and coordinator of the International Stem Cell Initiative;
• Timothy Caulfield, research director, Health Law Institute at the University of Alberta (CAN) and theme leader in the Stem Cell Network for the National Centres of Excellence;
• Janet Rossant, chief of research at the Hospital for Sick Children, Toronto (CAN) and deputy director of the Canadian Stem Cell Network;
• James Till, senior scientist emeritus, Ontario Cancer Institute, University Health Network at the University of Toronto (CAN), member of the Board Ethics Committee for the Stem Cell Network and co-recipient of the 2005 Lasker Award; and
• moderator Stephen Strauss, award-winning columnist, author and 20-year veteran of The Globe.

The symposium is free and open to the public.

ISSCR is an independent, nonprofit organization established in 2002 to promote and foster the exchange and dissemination of information and ideas relating to stem cells, to encourage the general field of research involving stem cells and to promote professional and public education in all areas of stem cell research and application.

For more information about the symposium and stem cell research, visit www.isscr.org.

Download the ISSCR Public Symposium postcard.

Posted: July 20, 2006