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Dear All,
On behalf of the International Pancreas and Islet Transplant Association (IPITA) and the Harvard Stem Cell Institute (HSCI) we are pleased to announce the 4thSummit on Stem Cell Derived Beta Cells to be held in Cambridge, MA, USAfrom April 24-25, 2023.
The workshop program offers world-renowned expert speakers presenting highly innovative science with state-of-the-art developments. Workshop topics will include:
Identifying persistent challenges still such as developing beta cells with full physiologic function
Understanding the potential role of genome engineering to modify cells for therapeutic advantage
Identifying optimal transplant platforms and encapsulation technologies
Developing effective approaches to escape allo-, and autoimmunity
Update on competing technologies including blastocyst complementation and gene edited xenografts
Presenting recent preclinical and clinical trial results.
We expect over 200 delegates and speakers representing leading experts and key opinion leaders in the field. Registration and abstract submission will open soon, and we look forward to your participation.
We look forward to your participation,
Jon S. Odorico MD, FACS, FAST
Program Committee Chair
James F. Markmann MD, PhD
Summit Chair and IPITA Past President
Important Dates
January 12th, 2023
Abstract submission opens
January 19th, 2023
Registration opens
January 27th, 2023 February 3rd, 2023
EXTENDED abstract submission deadline
February 24th, 2023
Notification letters to abstract submitters
March 1st, 2023
Registration deadline for abstract submitters
March 8th, 2023
Early bird registration deadline
IPITA would like to acknowledge the 4th Summit Co-Sponsors: