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Cincinnati International Symposium


Stem Cells in Human Development and Disease


Program Description: The discovery of signaling pathways and transcriptional networks during early development has been fundamental for understanding and harnessing the functionality of stem cells. These principles and insights have paved the way for the application and advancement of stem cells and stem cell-derived in vitro models in studying human development and disease, including novel cell-based therapeutic approaches. This meeting will explore the many ways in which developmental and stem cell biology intersect, propelling basic biology forward and bringing translational efforts closer to clinical applications.

Registration is now closed. In-person registration will re-open on site on Thursday, 4 April 2024.

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Program


Session Topics

Welcome Remarks

Keith Alm, ISSCR CEO, USA

Fundamental Molecular Mechanisms of Early Development

Samantha Morris, PhD, Washington University, St Louis, USA
Magdalena Zernicka-Goetz, PhD,
California Institute of Technology, USA & University of Cambridge, UK
Aaron Zorn, PhD, Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA
Idse Heemskerk, PhD, University of Michigan, USA 
Kentaro Iwasawa, MD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA 
Arend Overeem, PhD, Leiden University Medical Centre, Netherlands 

Morphogenetic Mechanisms of Early Development

Olivier Pourquié, PhD, Harvard University, USA
Minoru Takasato, PhD, RIKEN Center for Biosystems Dynamics Research, Japan
Alex Hughes, PhD, University of Pennsylvania, USA 

Developmental Origins of Diseases – Part I: Degenerative Diseases

Christine L. Mummery, PhD, University of Leiden Medical Center, Netherlands
Silvia Velasco, PhD, Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Australia
Orly Reiner, PhD, Weizmann Institute of Science, Israel  

Developmental Origins of Diseases - Part II: Congenital Malformations

Mingxia Gu, MD, PhD, Center for Stem Cell and Organoid Medicine (CuSTOM), Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA
Andy McMahon, PhD, FRS, Keck School of Medicine, University of Southern California, USA
Vered Shacham Silverberg, PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA  

Infectious Diseases

Shuibing Chen, PhD, Weill Cornell Medicine, USA
Kyle Loh, PhD, Stanford University, USA
Robert Schwartz, MD, PhD, Weill Cornell Medicine, USA  

Cell and Tissue Therapies

Miki Ando, MD, PhD, Juntendo, Japan
Charles E. Murry, MD, PhD, University of Washington, USA
Muhammad Riaz, PhD, MPhil, Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, USA  

Stem Cell-based Models for Drug Discovery: A Panel Discussion

Magdalena Kasendra, PhD, Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA
Li Pang, MD, MSc.
, US Food and Drug Administration, USA  
Christine L. Mummery, PhD,
University of Leiden Medical Center, Netherlands
Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD, Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA & Osaka University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan

Moving into the Future with Emerging Technologies

Makiko Iwafuchi, PhD, Cincinnati Children’s Hosptial, USA
Hideyuki Okano, MD, PhD, Keio University, Japan
Feng Guo, PhD, Indiana University Bloomington, USA  

 

Organizers


Shuibing Chen, PhD
Weill Cornell Medicine, USA

Makiko Iwafuchi, PhD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA

Takanori Takebe, MD, PhD
Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, USA, Osaka University and Tokyo Medical and Dental University, Japan

James Wells, PhD
Cincinnati Children’s Hospital, USA

Registration


Registration is now closed. In-person registration will re-open on site on Thursday, 4 April 2024.


Regular Registration Rates

  • Student & Postdoc Members - $330

  • Full/Affiliate Members - $550

  • Non-Members - $960

  • Cancellation & Refund Deadline: 6 March 2024

    To cancel your registration, a written request must be submitted to isscr@isscr.org before the deadline. Registration fees will be refunded minus a $150.00 USD cancellation fee. To transfer your in-person registration to virtual, a written request must be submitted to isscr@isscr.org before the deadline for no additional fee. No refunds will be granted after 6 March 2024.

    If the 2024 Cincinnati International Symposium transitions to a fully virtual event, in-person registration will automatically be transferred to a virtual registration and the price difference will be refunded based on the time of registration. Should a registrant choose not to attend the fully virtual event, the registrant is eligible to request a full refund of the registration by providing a written request to isscr@isscr.org by 6 March 2024. After that time, all previously stated cancellation policies will apply.

    If the event is transferred to a virtual event or cancelled in its entirety, ISSCR's responsibility is limited to only the registration fees paid. ISSCR is not responsible for other expenses incurred such as airfare and hotel accommodations.

Warning: Beware of false housing and registration sites. As a reminder, please only use the ISSCR website for trusted information regarding registration and housing. In doubt, please check with ISSCR (isscr@isscr.org).  

Abstracts


Abstract submissions closed 10 January 2024.

Important Dates:

  • Wednesday, 4 October 4:00 PM EDT (USA) | Abstract Submission Opens

  • Wednesday, 10 January 23:59 PM EDT (USA) | Abstract Submission Closes

  • Friday, 2 February 4:00 PM EDT (USA)  | Oral and Poster Presentation notifications will be sent.

  • Wednesday, 14 February 4:00 PM EDT (USA) | Abstract-selected oral and poster presenters MUST REGISTER and accept for “in-person” attendance.  If you do not register by the deadline, your abstract will be removed from the program.

  • Wednesday, 22 February 4:00 PM EDT (USA)  | Any changes to the abstract's presenting author need to be submitted by this date. The new presenter must be a co-author on the submitted abstract and must be a registered attendee.

  • Friday, 8 March 4:00 PM EDT (USA) | Poster numbers will be sent to registered poster presenters. 

For inquiries regarding abstracts, please direct them to abstracts@isscr.org

If you have any questions pertaining to registration, send them to isscr@isscr.org

  • • Fundamental Molecular Mechanisms of Early Development

    • Morphogenetic Mechanisms of Early Development

    • Developmental Origins of Diseases - Part I: Congenital Malformations

    • Developmental Origins of Diseases – Part II: Degenerative Diseases

    • Cell and Tissue Therapies

    • Stem Cell-based Models for Drug Discovery

    • Moving into the Future with Emerging Technologies

Abstract Submission Details

  • Oral submissions will be considered for a ten (10) minute presentation  during a session. 

  • Posters will be displayed in person in the poster area for one assigned day. 

  • Refer to these detailed Abstract Submission Instructions

  • There is a non-refundable $45.00 USD abstract submission fee for each abstract submitted.  This is NOT the meeting registration fee. All presenters must be registered for the meeting. 

  • All submitted abstracts are evaluated by the Program/Organizing Committee to ensure that they meet submission standards:

Travel & Accommodations


Venue

Memorial Hall 
1225 Elm Street 
Cincinnati, OH 45202 

 

Travel

Attendees can fly into Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport (airport code: CVG).  The venue is approximately 14 miles from the airport, which is an estimated 25-minute drive.  Taxi fares can vary between $26.00 - $36.00 USD (prices are subject to change).  

PLEASE NOTE: ISSCR has not contracted a travel agency or service provider for this meeting. 

Hotels

Here is a list of hotels in the area:

TownePlace Suites by Marriott Cincinnati Downtown 
106 W 7th Street 
Cincinnati, OH 45202 
Telephone: +1-513-562-8400 
Website 

Hilton Cincinnati Netherland Plaza 
35 West Fifth Street 
Cincinnati, OH 45202 
Telephone: +1-513-421-9100 
Website 

 

Hampton Inn and Suites Cincinnati – Downtown 
617 Vine Street, Suite A 
Cincinnati, OH 45202 
Telephone: +1-513-354-2430 
Website 

For Invited Speakers, please contact abstracts@isscr.org regarding travel and hotel.  

Parking

The most convenient parking option is directly across the street from Memorial Hall at the (1) Washington Park Garage, noted on the parking map. Other options include:  

  • (2) YMCA/Elm Street Lot on Elm Street  

  • (3) Mercer Garage on Vine Street between 13th & 14th Street  

  • (4) Town Center Garage on Central Parkway opposite Music Hall under WCET  

  • (5) SP+ Surface Lot situated directly between Memorial Hall and Music Hall (usually the most expensive and fills quickly)  

 

Official Meeting Journal


Stem Cell Reports

Stem Cell Reports is an open access forum communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on manuscripts that report original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians. 

Sponsor & Exhibit


This ISSCR event provides a fantastic opportunity to raise your company’s visibility and develop connections with the global scientific community advancing the stem cell field! Share your products, tools, and services that can help support and accelerate their research.

Contact exhibits@isscr.org to partner with us at this event! Fill out the form below to access the prospectus.

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