The Stem Cell Summit Awards Dinner
Presented by Genetics Policy Institute

Stem cells represent the universal hope for healing. As part of "The Stem Cell Summit" join the Genetics Policy Institute and thousands of patients in recognizing those individuals who have positively impacted the stem cell community.

National Advocacy Award: Michael J. Fox - View Press Release
National Achievement:  Parkinson's Action Network
Grassroots Advocacy:  Missouri Coalition for Lifesaving Cures
Patient Advocate:  Dr. Ralph Dittman
Student Awards

The awards dinner registration fee is $150 and can be purchased separately. The Stem Cell Awards Dinner will take place on Tuesday, October 2 from 7-9pm in Ballroom B, the same room that the General Sessions is being held in.

The Stem Cell Report

There is no doubt that we are on the cusp of major stem cell breakthroughs. Stem cells will one day provide effective low-cost treatment for diabetes, some forms of blindness, heart attack, stroke, spinal cord damage and many other health problems. Animal stem cell studies are already very promising and some clinical trials using stem cells have been initiated. The Burrill Stem Cell Report provides a comprehensive look at the latest research taking place around the world. Some of our featured articles include

• The role of academic research centers in stem cell research
• Stem cells and small molecule screening for diverse therapeutics
• Stem cells and diabetes
• Validation of stem cell lines
• Patenting stem cells technology
• Stem Cell research in Asia, Australia and Canada

In addition the Stem Cell Report features a Global Directory of Stem Cell Companies and organizations providing an excellent reference source to the world wide activities.
The Stem Cell Report (Published October 2007 200 pages)
Price: $495.00

Working Session - Patient Advocacy Breakfast

Discuss the winning formulas in the stem cell policy debates with the foremost grassroots and “inside the beltway” advocates and political strategists.

Conversations with Experts Luncheon

Discuss business opportunities, economic promise, patent solutions, ethical and regulatory matters with the leading thinkers in the stem cell community.

Poster Forum: Law, Ethics and Public Policy

Researchers and students of law, ethics, public policy, government, political science, and related arts and sciences are invited to present their work at the Poster Forum to be held at The Stem Cell Summit, October 2-3, 2007, at the Hynes Convention Center in Boston, Massachusetts. The Poster Forum is sponsored by Sidley Austin, LLP.

“…the complex field of stem cell research requires the interaction of science and education, policy and advocacy, and commercial interests…”

This special poster session aims to provide the stem cell community with a forum for advancing this interaction.

Instructions for Preparing Posters

Deadline for Submitting Abstracts: September 12, 2007
For more information please contact: AJakimo@Sidley.com

Networking Reception

Network with your fellow conference attendees in a relaxed atmosphere over drinks and finger food.