9th Mount Desert Island Stem Cell Symposium
A national research symposium hosted by MDI Biological Laboratory, The Jackson Laboratory, and Maine Medical Center Research Institute.
| Date: | August 6-7, 2010 | |
| Location: | Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory |
Overview
The Mount Desert Island Stem Cell Symposium is a joint symposium of the Mount Desert Island Biological Laboratory, The Jackson Laboratory, and the Maine Medical Center Research Institute and is aimed at promoting the exchange of new ideas in stem cell research.
The 2010 symposium, Epigenetics and Regeneration, will emphasize current research findings and advances in the epigenetics of stem cell development, differentiation, and renewal, cancer, and the role of stem cells in tissue regeneration.
All interested scientists are welcome to preregister and attend. Abstracts are invited. Funds are available to eligible trainees to cover registration, room and board. Travel funds are not available.
Invited speakers. (confirmed speakers in bold)
David Allis, Rockefeller University
David Bartel, Whitehead Institute
Shelley Berger, Wistar Institute
Bradley Cairns, HHMI / Univ. Utah
Fernando Camargo, Whitehead Institute
Hans Clevers, Hubrect Institute
Kevin Eggan, Harvard University
Elaine Fuchs, Rockefeller University
Antonio Giraldez, Yale University
Richard Gregory, The Children's Hospital, Boston
Konrad Hochedlinger, Massachusetts General Hospital
Rudolf Jaenisch, Whitehead Institute
Carla Kim, The Children's Hospital, Boston
Nathan Lawson, UMass Medical School
Haifan Lin, Yale University
Jeanne Loring, Scripps
Susan Mango, Harvard University
Chuck Murry, University of Washington
Stuart Orkin, HHMI/Dana Farber Cancer Institute
Kathrin Plath, UCLA School of Medicine
Tom Rando, Stanford University
Danny Reinberg, NYU School of Medicine
John Rinn, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
Alexander Schier, Harvard University
Ben Stanger, University of Pennsylvania
Amy Wagers, Joslin Diabetes Center, Harvard University
Andrew Xiao, Yale University
Richard Young, Whitehead Institute
Kenneth Zaret, Fox Chase Cancer Center
Leonard Zon, The Children's Hospital
Dr. David Barnes, MDI Biological Laboratory
Dr. Edward Benz, Dana Farber Cancer Inst. and MDIBL
Dr. Paul Collodi, Purdue University
Dr. Jonathan Epstein, U Pennsylvania School of Medicine
Dr. John Macauley, The Jackson Laboratory
Dr. Rajesh Rao, Boston Eye and Ear Infirmary
Dr. Kevin Strange, MDI Biological Laboratory
Dr. Don Wojchowski, Maine Medical Center Research Institute
Dr. Kyuson Yun, The Jackson Laboratory
Dr. Leonard Zon, HHMI and Harvard School of Medicine
Travel to MDIBL
Parking: Early arrivers may park roadside, along Old Bar Harbor Road. Parking is also available in lots adjacent to the conference facilities. Directional signs will indicate where to park.
Housing:
On campus: Limited student housing (free of charge) is available at the MDI Biological Laboratory. Email Judi Medlin to make a reservation.
Off campus: A block of hotel rooms will be available at a local hotel. Please check back for more information.
Funds are available to support registration, room, and board for students and trainees wishing to attend the symposium. On campus dormitory housing is available. Please contact Michael McKernan for more information.