World Stem Cell Summit Agenda

WEDNESDAY – June 16, 2021

6:00-6:15 PM EST - JUNE 16

PLENARY

Opening Ceremony
Bernard Siegel, JD

6:15-6:30 PM EST - JUNE 16

PLENARY

Additional Remarks

6:30-8:00 PM EST - JUNE 16

PLENARY 

Japanese Symposium presented by Japanese Society for Regenerative Medicine

Yoji Sato, PhD
Koji Eto, MD, PhD
Akitsu Hotta, PhD
Yo Mabuchi, PhD
Takanori Takebe MD, PhD
Masayo Takahashi, Md, PhD

THURSDAY – June 17, 2021

8:30-8:45 AM EST - JUNE 17

PLENARY

Welcome Remarks
Bernard Siegel, JD

8:45-9:00 AM EST - JUNE 17

PLENARY

Additional Remarks

 

9:00-10:00 AM EST - JUNE 17

PLENARY

A World Compass for Commercializing, Manufacturing and Marketing Cell and Gene Therapies
(presented by Hogan Lovells, LLC)
Michael Druckman (moderator)
Mandi Jacobson
Arne Thiermann, LL.M, (LSE)
Natalia Gulyaeva

10:00-11:00 AM EST - JUNE 17

PLENARY

Keynote Presentation: Peihua (Peggy) Lu, MD, “Maximizing Outcomes: CAR-T Cell Therapy for B-cell Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia (B-ALL)

11:00-12:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

Navigating NIH Funding for Clinical Trials Related to Cell-Based Therapies (presented by Alliance for Cell Therapy-Now)
Janet Marchibroda (moderator)
Lillian Shum, PhD
David Stroncek, MD
Ilyas Singec, MD, PhD

 

11:00-12:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

The Expanse! Stem Cell Research on the International Space Station- Impact on Health, Aging and Human Survival (presented by the ISS U.S. National Lab)
Marc Giulianotti, PhD
Jeanne Loring, PhD
Chris Porada, PhD
Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, PhD
Bill Wagner, PhD

11:00-12:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

INVESTOR FORUM

Academic Excellence, Entrepreneurship and Capital! How Visionary Collaborations Foster Investment, Discovery and Cures (presented by Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund)
Amritha Jaishankar, PhD (moderator)
Maria Millan, MD
Michael May, PhD
Brock Reeve

12:00- 1:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

LUNCH BREAK

1:00-1:45 PM EST - JUNE 17

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

FDA Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Innovation and Advancing Translation of Cell Therapies (presented by Alliance for Cell Therapy-Now)
Julie Allikson (moderator)
Peter Marks, MD, PhD
Daniel Kracov

1:00-2:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

NANO-BIO-ELECTRONICS THERAPY: Integration of Nanotechnology, Stem Cell/Cellular Therapy with Devices and Brain Mapping (presented by Society for Brain Mapping & Therapeutics)
Babak Kateb, MD

1:00-2:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

INVESTOR FORUM

Noble Capital Markets: Company presentations for Investors # 1-2

2:00-3:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

The Amazing Reverse Migration of Products from 361 to 351 (presented by Hogan Lovells, LLC)
Michael Druckman

2:00-3:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

FEATURED PRESENTATION: S-Layer and QTY Code: Promising Technologies to Transform Cellular Therapy and Regenerative Medicine (presented by Avalon GloboCare)
David Jin, MD, PhD, (moderator)
Prof. Uwe Sleytr, MD
Shuguang Zhang, PhD

2:00-3:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

INVESTOR FORUM

Noble Capital Markets: Company presentations for Investors # 3-4

3:00-4:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

The Amazing Reverse Migration of Products from 361 to 351 (presented by Hogan Lovells, LLC)
Michael Druckman

3:00-4:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Addressing Disparities, Promoting Equity and Inclusion in Clinical Research (presented by California Institute for Regenerative Medicine CIRM)
Ysabel Duron (moderator)
Adrienne Shapiro
Dr. Nathan Chomilo,
Leah Ke‘ala‘aumoe Dowsett, MD

3:00-4:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

INVESTOR FORUM

The Emerging Market for Facilities and Real Estate for Regenerative Medicine and the Life Sciences (presented by Dynamic Star)
Bernard Siegel (moderator)
Alessio Tropeano
Steve Gifford, AIA
Sefali Raichauduri, AIA, LEED AP
Brad Zackson

4:00- 5:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

Health Literacy: Stem Cell Science, Vaccine Development & Confidence in the Age of the Covid Pandemic and Infodemic
William (Bill) Remak (moderator)
Jonathan Thomas, PhD, JD
Tina D. Purnat, MS
Temitayo Famoroti, MD
Marie Csete, MD, PhD
Milan Mishkovikj, MSC

4:00- 5:00 PM EST - JUNE 17

INVESTOR FORUM

Company presentations for Investors # 5-6

FRIDAY – June 18, 2021

9:00-10:00 AM EST - JUNE 18

NOTE: NO MORNING PLENARIES

9:00-10:00 AM EST - JUNE 18

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

Cells, Atoms, and Bits: Cutting Edge Issues at the Intersection of Science, Engineering and Ethics
Alan Jakimo, JD (moderator)
Jeanne Loring, PhD
Beth E. Roxland, JD M. Bioethics
Graham Parker, PhD

9:00-10:00 AM EST - JUNE 18

INVESTOR FORUM

Company presentations for
Investors # 7-8

10:00-10:30 AM EST - JUNE 18

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

Navigating NIH Funding for Clinical Trials Related to Cell-Based Therapies (presented by Alliance for Cell Therapy-Now)
Janet Marchibroda (moderator)
Lillian Shum, PhD
David Stroncek, MD
Ilyas Singec, MD, PhD

 

10:00-10:30 AM EST - JUNE 18

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Fireside Chat: The Longevity Agenda with Aubrey de Grey, PhD, and Tom Kalil

10:30-11:30 AM EST - JUNE 18

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

FDA Strategies and Pathways for Accelerating Innovation and Advancing Translation of Cell Therapies (presented by Alliance for Cell Therapy-Now)
Julie Allikson (moderator)
Peter Marks, MD, PhD
Daniel Kracov

10:30-11:30 AM EST - JUNE 18

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

The Longevity Agenda- Canceling the Pathologies of Aging (presented by Longeveron)
Aubrey de Grey, PhD (moderator)
Josh Hare, MD
Jyothi Devakumar
Brian Kennedy

10:30-11:30 AM EST - JUNE 18

INVESTOR FORUM

Noble Capital Markets: Company presentations for Investors # 9-10

11:30-12:30 PM EST - JUNE 18

POLICY, REGULATORY, ETHICS, ADVOCACY & SOCIETY

Advocacy in Advancing Regenerative Medicine (presented by Americans for Cures)
Melissa King (moderator)
Adrienne Bell-Cors Shapiro
Sandy Barker

11:30-12:30 PM EST - JUNE 18

HOT TOPICS AND FUTURE TRENDS

Establishing Societal Boundaries-The Science and Ethics of Editing Humans with Henry T. “Hank” Greely

11:30-12:30 PM EST - JUNE 18

INVESTOR FORUM

Noble Capital Markets: Company presentations for Investors # 11-12

12:30- 1:30 PM EST - JUNE 18

LUNCH BREAK

12:00-12:15 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

NSF Coordination Network for Cell and Tissue Manufacturing and the Skilled Technical Workforce
Thomas C. Tubon, Jr. PI, National Science Foundation – Advanced Technological  Education Chief Workforce Development Officer, BioMADE Manufacturing Innovation Institute

12:15- 1:15 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

LUNCH HOUR KEYNOTE ADDRESS:
Dr. Jim Dekloe “Training the Skilled Technical Workforce for Cell and Gene Therapy” 

1:00- 1:15 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY 

Workshop Orientation, Engagement, and overview of Focus Groups

1:15-2:00 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

Participant EWD Facilitated Working groups I  (Dr. Lisa Seidman, Moderator)

  1. Program Awareness – Visibility
  2. Skills, Knowledge and Competencies
  3. Resource Mapping and Strategic Partnerships

2:00-2:45 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

Participant EWD Facilitated Working groups II (Dr. Jeanette Mowery, Moderator)

  1. Diversity, Equity & Inclusion in the Cell and Tissue Manufacturing workspace
  2. Alignment of Curricula with Industry and Workforce Needs
  3. Challenges to Sustainable Programs in Regenerative Medicine

2:45- 2:55 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY 

Brief Report Out

2:55-3:00 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

Closing Commentary for building the STW in Cell & Tissue Manufacturing (Survey)

 

6:00-7:00 PM EST - JUNE 18

PLENARY

Regenerative Medicine Foundation’s Stem Cell & Regenerative Medicine Action Awards Ceremony (Video)