Scottish Stem Cell Network to Host International Event; Leading International Organizations to Attend Scottish Stem Cell Event, ''Stem Cells 2005: progress to therapy?'' in Edinburgh in March.EDINBURGH, Scotland -- The Scottish 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. Network (SSCN SSCN Saskatchewan Surgical Care Network (Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada) SSCN Scottish Stem Cell Network (Edinburgh, Scotland) SSCN Swiss Stem Cells Network ) and Scottish Development International today announced that SSCN will host a major international stem cell meeting March 4 and 5, 2005 at the Edinburgh International Conference Center. Scotland is the ideal location to host such a high caliber event, as it is home to some of the world's leading research and academic institutes in stem cell sciences and has a flourishing research foundation that is addressing fundamental aspects of production and development in the field. Scotland's stem cell science industry is driven forward by strong basic research, with scientists and clinicians from broad medical backgrounds focusing on a range of stem cell applications. In recognition of Scotland's role in stem cell technology, leading scientific groups from around the world will be on hand to present their work. Delegates including Professor Roger Pederson, of regenerative medicine at the University of Cambridge, England; Dr. Jane Lebkowski, senior vice president of cell and gene therapies at Geron in the US; Dr. Ron Mckay, the chief of the laboratory of molecular biology The Laboratory of Molecular Biology (or LMB) is a research institute in Cambridge, England, which was at the forefront of the revolution in molecular biology which occurred in the 1950-60s. Since then it remains a major medical research laboratory with a much broader focus. in the Basic Neuroscience Program of the National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke is a part of the U.S. National Institutes of Health. The NINDS conducts and supports research on brain and nervous system disorders. Created by the U.S. in the US; and others, will be presenting at this event, which was developed to create an environment for open dialogue between scientists, clinicians, investors and the public. The SSCN has been prominent in setting up international initiatives in stem cell research and the organization's partners from Europe, the U.S., Canada, and Australasia will be attending the conference where policy discussions will be held alongside scientific presentations. "Scotland is one of the world's leading locations and innovators in the area of life science," said Lorna Jack, Director, Americas, Scottish Development International. "'Stem Cells 2005: progress to therapy?' is the first of many cutting-edge life science events that Scotland is participating in during 2005 that demonstrate our country's innovation in the sector. Scottish Development International is pleased to participate in organizing such an exciting and topical event." As the stem cell debate around the globe continues to heat up, attendees at this event will have the opportunity to participate in discussions with leaders in the world of stem cell technology and focus on a variety of topics, including stem cell plasticity, stem cells stem cells, unspecialized human or animal cells that can produce mature specialized body cells and at the same time replicate themselves. Embryonic stem cells are derived from a blastocyst (the blastula typical of placental mammals; see embryo), which is very young and the therapy of diabetes, the commercial landscape for stem cell research and embryonic stem cells Embryonic stem cells (ES cells) are stem cells derived from the inner cell mass of an early stage embryo known as a blastocyst. Human embryos reach the blastocyst stage 4-5 days post fertilization, at which time they consist of 50-150 cells. ES cells are pluripotent. . "Stem cell therapies stem cell therapy Cell therapy Molecular medicine A technology in which a person's own cells–eg, neuronal stem cells are triggered to revert to their primitive embryonic form, then redifferentiate into mature cells of various organs have quickly become one of the hottest topics in the medical industry," said Professor Bernat Soria, chairman of the European Stem Cell Network and head of the Institute of Bioengineering bioengineering Application of engineering principles and equipment to biology and medicine. It includes the development and fabrication of life-support systems for underwater and space exploration, devices for medical treatment (see at the University of Miguel Hernandez, Alicante, Spain. "With cutting-edge R&D and new developments in stem cell research being made everyday, Scotland is the ideal venue for this event and I look forward to presenting to the event's global attendees in March." For more information about the event and to register online, please visit www.stemcell2005.co.uk. About Scottish Stem Cell Network The Scottish Stem Cell Network exists to bring together scientists and clinicians to improve the rate at which innovative stem cell research translates into new treatments for degenerative diseases. The Scottish Stem Cell Network was established in May 2003 as a multidisciplinary forum bringing together scientists and clinicians with the aim of improving the rate at which laboratory research translates into therapeutic benefits for patients. Additional information can be found on the SSCN website at www.sscn.co.uk. About Scottish Development International Scottish Development International (SDI (1) (Serial Digital Interface) A physical interface widely used for transmitting digital video in various formats. For electrical transmission, it uses a high grade of coaxial cable and a single BNC connector with Teflon insulation. ) is jointly operated by the Scottish Executive and Scottish Enterprise Scottish Enterprise is the main national[1] economic development agency of Scotland, the other being Highlands and Islands Enterprise (HIE) carries out similar functions of economic development in the Highlands and Islands of Scotland. , the main economic development agency for Scotland covering 93% of the population from Grampian to the Borders. SDI has offices in the UK, mainland Europe, North America North America, third largest continent (1990 est. pop. 365,000,000), c.9,400,000 sq mi (24,346,000 sq km), the northern of the two continents of the Western Hemisphere. and Asia. Additional information can be found on the SDI website at www.scottishdevelopmentinternational.com. |
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