Abstract:

Durham University, Newcastle University and the NHS are currently in the process of developing a regional Institute of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine. Talks at this event will showcase some of the work going on in the Institute and aims to highlight the breadth of the research in Stem Cell Science in the region.

Programme:

• 12.30 Registration & lunch
• 13.15 Introduction & update on the Institute

Prof Michael Whitaker, Chair on ISCBRM Board / Institute for Cell & Molecular Bioscience, University of Newcastle

• 13.45 Stem cells & lineage selection in mammalian epidermis

Prof Fiona Watt, CR-UK, London Research Institute

• 14.30 Human embryonic stem cells: insights into their pluripotency & differentiation

Dr Majlinda Lako, Institute of Human Genetics, University of Newcastle

• 15.00 Tea/coffee
• 15.20 title to be confirmed

Dr Ewa Markiewicz, School of Biological and Biomedical Sciences, University of Durham

15.50 Embryonic stem cells from the cord blood

Prof Anne Dickinson, School of Clinical & Laboratory Sciences, University of Newcastle

• 16.20 Clinical implementation of stem cell therapy for diabetes

Dr Wendy Macfarlane & Dr Jim Shaw, Institute for Cell & Molecular Biosicences, University of Newcastle

• 16.50 Drinks & nibbles

Registration:

Register by emailing with name and affiliation.