Stem Cell Workshop
July 23, 2005

You may register for the Stem Cell Workshop separately, by using the registration form on the Stem Cell Brochure (pdf) or by registering online: Stem Cell Workshop Online Registration

Workshop Goals:

• Review the present understanding of stem cell biology, plasticity as well as clinical and preclinical applications of stem cells.
• Contrast and compare adult stem cells with hematopoietic and embryonic.
• Provide background on processing of stem cells for human therapeutic applications.
• Review the current understanding of stem cell preservation.
• Summarize the opportunities and challenges for stem cell-based therapies.

Schedule

8:10 - 8:20		Welcome and Introduction Dr. Allison Hubel University of Minnesota
8:20 - 8:40		NIH Stem Cell Funding Dr. Jack Harding National Institutes of Health
8:40 - 9:00		Cell therapy funded by the NCRR/NHLBI Core Dr. Jeff McCullough University of Minnesota
9:00 - 9:40		"Adult stem cells and plasticity" Dr. Uma Lakshmipathy University of Minnesota
Coffee Break
10:00 - 10:45		"Stem cells for cardiovascular repair" Dr. Doris Taylor University of Minnesota
10:45 - 11:30		"Hematopoietic stem cells from cord blood, bone marrow and mobilized peripheral blood" Dr. Hal Broxmeyer Indiana University School of Medicine
11:30 - 12:30		Lunch
12:30 - 1:15		"Rac GTPases Regulate Hematopoietic Stem Cell Engraftment and Trafficking by Regulating Interactions with the Hematopoietic Microenvironment" Dr. David Williams Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center
1:15 - 2:00		Hematopoietic cell development from embyronic stem cells Dr. Dan Kaufman University of Minnesota
Coffee Break
2:15 - 3:00		"Umbilical cord blood stem cells: the state of the art" Dr. John Wagner University of Minnesota
3:00 - 3:45		"Challenges for clinical cell processing" Dr. David McKenna Fairview University Medical Center
3:45 - 4:30		Dr. Maura Donovan Medtronic Corporation
4:30 - 5:30		"Stabilization of cells at ambient temperatures" Dr. Mehmet Toner Harvard University "Challenges for preservation of cells for human therapeutic applications" Dr. Allison Hubel University of Minnesota Dr. John Critser University of Missouri
5:30 - 7:00		Reception with Society of Cryobiology Frederick R. Weisman Art Museum University of Minnesota

Workshop Sponsors

Society for Cryobiology
The Society for Cryobiology was founded in 1964 to bring together those from the biological, medical and physical sciences who have a common interest in the effect of low temperatures on biological systems. The Society currently has approximately 250 members from around the world. The purpose of the Society is to promote scientific research in low temperature biology, to improve scientific understanding in this field, and to disseminate and apply this knowledge to the benefit of mankind. The Society requires of all its members the highest ethical and scientific standards in the performance of their professional activities.

The objectives of the Society are fulfilled in two primary ways. First, the Society organizes an annual scientific meeting dedicated to all aspects of low-temperature biology. This international meeting offers opportunities for presentation and discussion of the most up-to-date research in cryobiology as well as reviewing specific aspects through symposia and workshops. Second, the Society publishes a journal, Cryobiology, which is the foremost scientific publication in this area.

More information on the Society for Cryobiology can be found at http://www.societyforcryobiology.org/

Biomedical Engineering Institute
The BMEI is an interdisciplinary research organization that leverages the collective expertise, imagination, and energy of University of Minnesota faculty from engineering and health sciences and individuals from local industry toward highly collaborative, goal-oriented research to solve problems in health care. The products of this research are new concepts, procedures, devices, and materials that will enhance the University of Minnesota’s portfolio in health care delivery and will support Minnesota’s health care product industry. The BMEI identifies needs and opportunities for biomedical engineering innovation and supports these endeavors by providing research funds, facilitating grant development, and fostering new collaborations. The BMEI is organized into Interest Groups, Core Laboratories and a Center.

BMEI sponsors a short course in cell, tissue and gamete preservation. More information on the course can be found at http://www.bmei.umn.edu/Events/ShortCourse.htm.

Department of Mechanical Engineering
The Department of Mechanical Engineering is home to Mechanical and Industrial Engineering. It is one of thirteen departments in the University's Institute of Technology. Mechanical Engineering has been ranked among the top Mechanical Engineering departments nationally. The department's research and programs are interdisciplinary and collaborative with an outstanding Co-op Program that provides students with real world experiences while getting their education.

Research areas include: Biomedical Engineering and Medical Device Design, Computational Fluid Mechanics, Energy Conversion Systems, Environmental Engineering and Aerosol Science, Heat Transfer and Fluid Flow, Intelligent Transportation Systems, Mechatronics, Micro and Nanomanufacturing, Nanoparticle Science, Plasma Science, and System Dynamics and Controls. Each year the department grants 150 BS, 50 MS, and 20 Ph.D. degrees. More information about the department can be found at http://www.me.umn.edu.