Join us for a Closer Look At... Aging and hear from stem cell experts Drs. Robert Signer & Shiri Gur-Cohen on unlocking the secrets to the fountain of youth. Gain valuable insight from researchers at the cutting edge of health science, including science-based tools for everyday life.

Hosted by Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD; Professor of Medicine and Chief, Division of Regenerative Medicine; Director Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center at UC San Diego Health

 Seminar & Networking

3:30 p.m. Registration

4:00 p.m. Presentations Followed by Q & A

Robert Signer, Ph.D.: How Stem Cells Contribute to Aging and Age-related Diseases

• What are our opportunities for interventions to promote healthspan & longevity?

Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D.: Fantastic Stem Cells and Where to Find Them

• Can we leverage our body's ability to renew itself and stay young forever?

6:00 p.m. Networking & Cocktails with Tastes from Bella Vista Caffé

Robert Signer's research explores the fundamental question of how cell-type-specific differences in the regulation of protein homeostasis uniquely support stem cell maintenance and longevity, enhance tissue regeneration, suppress cancer, and promote healthy aging. His mission is to discover the origins of blood disorders and cancer to treat these diseases at their root.

Shiri Gur-Cohen's research explores how stem cells sense and communicate with other cells in their environment to dictate their fate-decision and identity. Her goal is to advance therapeutics for enhancing tissue regeneration.