Abstract

Benefits of attending: • EVALUATE the latest advances in the derivation of somatic and embryonic stem cells • EXPLORE the future within the diverse range of viable applications of stem cells • ADDRESS the latest challenges faced in manufacturing using stem cells • HIGHLIGHT the available opportunities for collaborative research partnerships between industry and academia About us London Technology Network is a not-for-profit organisation. We help companies succeed through technology-intensive innovation.

Speakers include:

Professor Roger Pedersen. Professor of Regenerative Medicine, University of Cambridge

Professor Zhanfeng Cui, Donald Pollock Professor of Chemical Engineering, Department of Engineering Science, University of Oxford

Dr Ian Gibson MP House of Commons

Dr Sarah Bork Programme Director, Cell Technology GE Healthcare Bio-Sciences

Angela McNab Chief Executive Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority

Dr Miriam Bibel Industrial Scientist Novartis Institutes for BioMedical Research

Dr Chris Mason Director, Regenerative Medicine Bioprocessing Unit University College London

Nick Medcalf Bioprocessing Manager Smith & Nephew Research Centre

Dr Aubrey De Grey Department of Genetics University of Cambridge

Dr Glyn Stacey, Head of Division of Cell Biology and Imaging, NIBSC

Dr Erik Miljan, Head, Stem Cell Discovery, Reneuron

Professor Richard Oreffo, Professor of Musculoskeletal Science, University of Southampton

Dr Gareth Roberts, Chief Executive Officer, NovaThera

Dr Roderick Westrop, Chief Commercial Officer, Axordia