The Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium
This symposium aims to bring together stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and the public to discuss developments in the field for turning stem cell-based therapies into approved products for patients in need. The program will highlight stem cell regeneration in several disease areas and will include interactive discussion panels regarding stem cell publishing, stem cell clinical trials, and stem cells in space.
Hosted by: Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, Director, Sanford Stem Cell Institute and Chief of the Division of Regenerative Medicine
Amy Wagers, PhD, Co-Chair, Harvard Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology
Hans Clevers, PhD, Head of Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche
Irving Weissman, MD, Professor, Stanford Department of Pathology Stem Cell Institute and Cancer Research
Peggy Whitson, PhD, Private Astronaut and Director of Human Spaceflight, Axiom Space
Leonard Zon, MD, Professor, Harvard Medical School Pediatrics and Stem Cell Institute
Register here: 2023 Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium
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Email drmsyposium@ucsd.edu with any questions/concerns.
Locations:Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, Duane Roth Auditorium (Off the second-floor terrace, behind Bella Vista Caffé)
2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Drive
La Jolla, CA 92037
October 19, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. PT
October 20, 2023, 9:00 a.m. - 6:45 p.m. PT
POSTER PRESENTATIONS: Join us at 5:30 p.m. on Oct 19 & 20 for poster presentations and cocktails at Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, Lobby
Interested UCSD investigators, their research teams, academic collaborators, the scientific community, and the public are encouraged to attend.
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Abstract Submissions
Attention all UC San Diego, La Jolla Institute for Immunology, Salk Institute, Scripps Research & Sanford Burnham Prebys Researchers:
Abstracts are solicited from trainees working on stem cell and regenerative medicine-related projects.
The 2023 Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium is a two-day event taking place on Thursday, October 19 - Friday, October 20, 2023, with an excellent line-up of guest speakers. There will be a trainee poster session with monetary prizes and opportunities to give short talks at the Sanford Symposium.
A $5,000 prize of research funds for an Outstanding Stem Cell Graduate Student and an Outstanding Stem Cell Postdoctoral Fellow of the Year will be awarded. The prizes will be for recent work in stem cell and regenerative medicine-related projects. Graduate student eligibility is open to active M.D., Ph.D., and M.D./Ph.D students.
Selected abstracts will present their work at the Inaugural Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium. In addition to the two top prizes above, two runners-up will each have a 5-minute blitz talk at the Symposium and be awarded $200.
We will additionally have an in-person poster session on Thursday, October 19, from 5:30 to 6:30 pm. A third $5,000 prize (for research & travel only) will be awarded for Best Poster. Non-faculty are eligible for this prize (graduate students, postdoctoral fellows, undergraduate researchers, research staff/technicians, and project scientists are all eligible. Please inquire if you are curious about eligibility).
The new deadline to submit abstracts is Friday, September 15, 2023, at 5:00 pm.
Abstract Instructions
Please submit a single-page PDF document with the presenting author’s last name and affiliation in the file title. Additionally, please put the applicant’s name, PI, and applicant type (e.g. graduate student, post-doc) at the top of the abstract page. (Single-spaced, Arial font 11, 1.0-inch margins, and a character count limit ~2,900, including spaces).
CALL FOR POSTER ABSTRACTS
The Sanford Stem Cell Institute is requesting abstracts for our upcoming Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium. The new deadline to submit abstracts is September 15th, 2023.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Gold – $20,000+
Company Logo and Name on Program; Mentioned in Opening and Closing Remarks; Promotional materials to be added to the program; Exhibit Table outside the auditorium; VIP invitation for 4 representatives to attend Speaker's Reception
Silver – $6,000-$10,000
Company Logo and Name on Program; Mentioned in Opening and Closing Remarks; Exhibit Table outside the auditorium; VIP invitation for 3 representatives to attend Speaker's Reception
Bronze – $2,000-$5,000
Company Logo and Name on Program: Mentioned in Opening and Closing Remarks
Please email drmsymposium@ucsd.edu for more information.
