Developing community support for stem cell research

Qatar turns spotlight on religious options for stem cell science Manama: The latest in stem cell research, its applications for developing new therapeutic approaches for a variety of diseases and policy options available within cultural, ethical, and religious parameters will be the focus of a conference in Qatar next month. The Qatar International Conference on Stem Cell Science and Policy, organized by Qatar Foundation for Education, Science and Community Development (QF) and the James A. Baker III Institute for Public Policy, will bring together scientists and experts from international and regional research and medical institutions and ethicists and policymakers. Stem cell science offers a large number of potential applications, including the prevention, diagnosis and treatment…

Festival of Social Science 2011: Something for Everyone

Can we share vampires’ appetite for synthetic blood? Research undertaken by the Genomics Network indicates that gathering public reactions to potential stem cell products will be key to the understanding some of the barriers encountered when introducing these products into a consumer market. Clips from the hugely popular True Blood TV show as well as the Twilight book and film series will provide a starting point for debate on recent biotechnology developments, including stem cell research, at a public event organised as part of the ESRC’s Festival of Social Science 2011. Organizers  hope to draw a wide audience to this event, ranging from fans of vampire fiction and film, to those interested in the social…

Austin’s Premier Speaker Series and Networking Event

Presents: Emerson Perin, MD, PhD Stem Cell Therapy in the Treatment of Patients with Ischemic Heart Failure Tuesday, November 1, 2011 5:45 p.m. – Networking Reception 6:30 p.m. – Presentation The Austin Forum on Science, Technology and Society and Texans for Stem Cell Research will co-host this event and are honored to present Emerson Perin, MD, PhD. Dr. Perin is the Director of Clinical Research for Cardiovascular Medicine and the Medical Director of the Stem Cell Center at the Texas Heart Institute at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital, as well as the Staff Interventional Cardiologist at St. Luke’s Episcopal Hospital. He is also Clinical Assistant Professor of Internal Medicine both at Baylor College of Medicine and…

CPRIT 2011 Conference

2011 Innovations in Cancer Prevention and Research Conference November 14-17, 2011 Austin, Texas Progress guides the path to change and each stepping stone is laid by an innovative thought. With its second annual conference, CPRIT continues to leverage its unique place in the industry to share a new perspective on ideas that can make a difference in the fight against cancer. 

The Innovations in Cancer Prevention and Research Conference program offers thought-provoking topics that will highlight the progress that has been made in the areas of cancer research, prevention and commercialization as well as open the minds of the attendees to the trailblazing opportunities that lie ahead. Specialists from across the country have been recruited…

Texas A&M Institute (TIPS)

Texas A&M Institute for Preclinical Studies (TIPS) Presents, “Moving Adult Stem Cells and the Therapeutic Proteins They Produce From the Laboratory to the Patient” in College Station, Texas. Dr. Theresa Fossum, Director of the Texas Institute for Preclinical Sciences, and Dr. Darwin Prockop, Director of the Institute for Regenerative Medicine, Texas A&M Health Science Center College of Medicine, organized this mini-symposium that will highlight the exciting science and progress that they and others are making in developing new therapies with adult stem cells and the proteins they produce. The symposium will be informative to a broad audience and perhaps even foster further interactions and progress.  The seminar will be held at the TIPS building in…

The Roman Reed Foundation Presents

The Roman Reed Foundation is pleased to announce “An Evening with Dr. Hans Keirstead,” an event to support Dr. Keirstead’s breakthrough stem cell treatment for spinal cord injuries.  Dr. Keirstead’s research took a thrilling leap after teaming with Geron Corporation in 2008.  Learn about his pioneering human embryonic stem cell research for treatments directly derived from human embryonic stem cells, which has gained FDA approval for first in the nation human clinical trials, the “Geron Trials“. The event will take place at Sue & Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center, UC Irvine California, on October 26th, 2011. Register Here VIP Reception begins at 5:30pm   •  Public reception begins at 6:30pm   •   Dr. Hans Keirstead’s lecture starts…

Stem cell experts gather in Austin

AUSTIN (KXAN) – Stem cell experts say they are making progress in developing new cures for disease and illnesses, but that it will take time and money.  Researchers from around the world met for a symposium in Austin on Friday. One of the symposium speakers was Dr. Wise Young, former physician for the late actor Christopher Reeve and a leading research expert in the world.  Young said scientists are close on spinal cord treatment.  Read Full Story       Recommend on FacebookTell a friend

Push on for Austin stem cell center

Effort would speed up research process AUSTIN (KXAN) – At Austin Heart Hospital, research physicians are conducting a stem cell study on heart attack patients that is showing promising results. It’s not just heart attack patients, either. Back in 2000, Dr. James Willerson of the Texas Heart Institute at the University of Texas Health Science Center led a group of researchers who got permission to conduct a study on heart failure patients in Brazil. “Some 70 percent of whom would be dead three years later,” Willerson told a stem cell symposium in Austin this week, “and all of whom couldn’t walk from here to the wall without getting very short of breath, and most of…

Learn for Life: Texans for Stem Cell Research

This week Texans for Stem Cell Research announced the annual “Learn for Life” educational event, to be held on August 16, 2011 from 5:30 PM to 9:00 PM at the LIVESTRONG Headquarters in Austin, Texas.  The event will focus on recent clinical trials using stem cell therapies and is open to the public and the medical community.  Registration for the event is free and can be made online at: http://conta.cc/kRs6qw This year’s event will feature Roger S. Gammon, M.D., Medical Director of Research & Interventional Cardiologist with Austin Heart.  He will discuss the types, sources, and functions of stem cells and review progress gained in using stem cell treatments for vascular disease, heart attacks and…