SANFORD STEM CELL INSTITUTE SYMPOSIUM 

The Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium is a two-day multidisciplinary event highlighting recent breakthroughs in regenerative medicine. This meeting brings together both research and clinical experts to advance translational applications of stem cell medicine. 

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. 

Hybrid event hosted by Catriona Jamieson, MD, PhD, Director, Sanford Stem Cell Institute and Chief of the Division of Regenerative Medicine 

EVENT DATES 

• October 19, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.  

• October 20, 2023 | 9:00 a.m. - 6:30 p.m. 

KEYNOTE SPEAKERS: 

Amy Wagers, PhD, Co-Chair, Harvard Department of Stem Cell and Regenerative Biology 

Leonard I. Zon, MD, Harvard Stem Cell Institue, Director of the Stem Cell Program at Boston Children's Hospital 

Hans Clevers, PhD, Head of Pharma Research and Early Development (pRED), Roche 

Peggy Whitson, PhD, Private Astronaut and Director of Human Spaceflight, Axiom Space 

Sessions:  

• Stem Cell Aging 

• Stem Cell Metabolism 

• Stellar Fellow Awards 

• Stem Cell Scientific Publishing 

• Stem Cells and the Immune System 

AGENDA:  

• 2023 Sanford Stem Cell Institute Symposium Agenda 

POSTER PRESENTATIONS & COCKTAILS:  

October 19th at 5:30 p.m. - 6:45 p.m. 

October 20th at 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m.  

Sanford Consortium for Regenerative Medicine, Duane Roth Auditorium (Off the second-floor terrace, behind Bella Vista Caffé) 

SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: 

• Email drmsymposium@ucsd.edu