Newswise — Laboratory-engineered bladder and trachea tissue have already been successfully implanted in patients. What new regenerative medicine therapies – including stem cell treatments -- are on the horizon and what challenges must be overcome to make these treatments more widely available?
Journalists are invited to attend a one-day Regenerative Medicine Media Academy to learn the latest from world experts – from the scientist who developed and implanted the world’s first engineered organ to venture funding executive who has been financing health care companies for 30 years.
The event is Tuesday, April 6, in Winston-Salem, N.C. The cost is $200. A limited number of full scholarships, which include travel expenses and lodging, are available. To reserve a space at the Academy, and to review the entire program, go to www.wfubmc.edu/WFIRM/Media-Academy/
REGENERATIVE MEDICINE MEDIA ACADEMY
MEDIA ACADEMY FACULTY:The Science of Regenerative Medicine* Anthony Atala, M.D., Director, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine.* Robert Lanza, M.D., Chief Scientific Officer, Advanced Cell Technology.* Buddy Ratner, Ph.D., Professor of Chemical Engineering and Bioengineering at the University of Washington.
Challenges of Commercialization* Tim Bertram, DVM, PhD, Sr. VP for Science and Technology, Tengion, Inc.* Rick Blume, Managing Director, Excel Venture Management* Richard Caruso, Ph.D., Founder and Board chairman, Integra.
WHEN: Tuesday, April 6, at Benton Convention Center, in Winston-Salem, N.C. The cost is $200. Journalists attending the Media Academy are invited to also attend/cover the first Translational Regenerative Medicine Forum, April 7-8. This event will bring together scientists, venture capitalists, regulatory experts, clinicians, and biotech companies to discuss ways to advance the field, including business models and best practices. The program will include updates on scientific discoveries, a panel on regulatory issues and reimbursement and a venture forum spotlighting 17 startup companies. (www.rmconferences.org)
REGISTER: To register, and for more details about the program and speakers, go to www.wfubmc.edu/WFIRM/Media-Academy/
SPONSORS: The event is sponsored by the Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center and the Regenerative Medicine Foundation.
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