Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation Chairman, Peter D. Kiernan, to Provide Keynote Address at 2008 World Stem Cell Summit.WASHINGTON -- The World Stem Cell stem cell In living organisms, an undifferentiated cell that can produce other cells that eventually make up specialized tissues and organs. There are two major types of stem cells, embryonic and adult. Summit, www.worldstemcellsummit.com, announced that Peter D. Kiernan, III, Chair of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation (CDRF) is a charitable organization headquartered in Short Hills, New Jersey and dedicated to finding treatments and cures for paralysis caused by spinal cord injury and other neurological disorders. is scheduled to provide a keynote address keynote address n. An opening address, as at a political convention, that outlines the issues to be considered. Also called keynote speech. Noun 1. entitled "Why the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is Investing in Stem Cell Research." Bernard Siegel, Executive Director of the Genetics Policy Institute The Genetics Policy Institute (GPI) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that educates the public and promotes supportive public policy for stem cell research and other forms of cutting-edge medicine. and co-chair of the World Stem Cell Summit said, "We are very honored that Peter Kiernan will address the summit. Both Christopher and Dana Reeve remain heroes to the millions of patients who believe that regenerative medicine offers hope to finding a cure for paralysis and a host of other afflictions. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation remains true to its founders' legacy by funding critical stem cell research." Peter T. Wilderotter, President and CEO (1) (Chief Executive Officer) The highest individual in command of an organization. Typically the president of the company, the CEO reports to the Chairman of the Board. of the Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation, said, "We are delighted that our Chairman, Peter Kiernan, will participate in what promises to be a stellar program featuring leading patient advocates, scientists and business leaders. This event will serve as a wonderful platform to showcase our foundation's commitment to this promising research." The World Stem Cell Summit will take place at the Alliant Energy Center Alliant Energy Center (Veterans Memorial Coliseum) is a 9,762-seat multi-purpose arena in Madison, Wisconsin. Also known as the Dane County Coliseum, it was home to the Wisconsin Badgers ice hockey team before the Kohl Center opened. The Coliseum was built in 1967. in Madison, Wisconsin on September 22-23, 2008. The summit is organized by the Genetics Policy Institute, the University of Wisconsin Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Center and WiCell Research Institute. The event will bring together the entire ecosystem of the global stem cell community with a common goal of advancing the research from the laboratory bench to treatments and eventual cures. The World Stem Cell Summit will host more than 50 exhibitors and numerous state and international pavilions spotlighting their region's products, research and investments. Genetics Policy Institute (GPI (Graphical Programming Interface) A graphics language in OS/2 Presentation Manager. It is a derivative of the GDDM mainframe interface and includes Bezier curves. ) is the catalyst of the "Pro-Cures Movement," a global coalition of pro-research stakeholders. Through GPI's meetings, publications and press relations, GPI educates the public, media and key decision-makers on critical issues impacting regenerative medicine. For more information on GPI please visit www.genpol.org or call 888-238-1423. The Christopher and Dana Reeve Foundation is dedicated to curing spinal cord injury Spinal Cord Injury Definition Spinal cord injury is damage to the spinal cord that causes loss of sensation and motor control. Description Approximately 10,000 new spinal cord injuries (SCIs) occur each year in the United States. by funding innovative research, and improving the quality of life for people living with paralysis through grants, information and advocacy. For more information, please visit www.ChristopherReeve.org or call 800-225-0292. |
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