Adult stem cells: biology and clinical applications conference (Australia)

The National Centre for Adult Stem Cell Research will present the first conference on Adult stem cells – biology and clinical applications from the 26-28 November 2008 at the Ian Hanger Recital Hall, Queensland Conservatorium of Music, Griffith University. The conference will bring together world leaders working with adult stem cells both through understanding their basic biology to exploring their clinical value and therapeutic potential for the treatment of such conditions as Parkinson’s Disease, Schizophrenia, Spinal Cord Injury and Burns.

Speakers include world leaders in their fields such as Professor Hideyuki Okano (Nara Institute of Science and Technology), Professor Eva Sykova (Institute of Experimental Medicine), Professor Brent Reynolds (University of Florida), Professors Mari Dezawa and Koiji Nishida (Tohoku University), Dr Kirsty Spalding (Karolinska Institute), Professor Stefano Pluchino (San Raffaele Scientific Institute), Professor Iver Langmoen (University of Oslo). Former Australian of the Year and Director of the Western Australian Burns Service Dr Fiona Wood will open the conference and give the plenary lecture.

A series of oral presentations will work towards deepening understanding of adult stem cells and the variety of therapeutic benefits they offer.

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