This session provides a foundational understanding of stem cell science, covering the characteristics, classifications, and functions of embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs).
Focused on the translation of stem cell research into clinical applications, this session highlights the latest breakthroughs in regenerative therapies across multiple organ systems. Topics include stem cell-based repair for cardiac, neural, musculoskeletal, and hepatic tissues, as well as advancements in organoid technology and tissue engineering.
This session dives into the complex world of cancer stem cells (CSCs), exploring their role in tumor initiation, progression, metastasis, and therapy resistance. Researchers will present the latest techniques used to identify and target CSCs in various cancers, including leukemia, breast, brain, and colon cancers.
Stem cell research presents unique ethical and regulatory challenges. This track delves into the bioethical considerations surrounding the use of embryonic stem cells, donor consent, and the commercialization of stem cell therapies.
Visualization is key to understanding stem cell behavior in vitro and in vivo. This session explores cutting-edge imaging techniques used to track stem cells during differentiation, migration, and integration into host tissues.
Stay ahead of the curve with this forward-looking session on breakthrough technologies reshaping the stem cell landscape. Explore how single-cell sequencing, organ-on-chip systems, CRISPR gene editing, 3D bioprinting, and artificial intelligence are accelerating discoveries and enabling precise manipulation of stem cells.
Hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) are the cornerstone of blood formation and a critical focus of therapeutic interventions for hematological diseases. This session covers the biology of HSC development, the bone marrow niche, and clinical applications such as bone marrow transplantation and gene therapy.
With the brain's limited regenerative capacity, neural stem cells (NSCs) offer exciting potential in the treatment of neurological disorders. This track highlights research into adult neurogenesis, NSC-based interventions for stroke, spinal cord injury, and neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson's and Alzheimer's.
This session investigates how stem cell function changes with age and how these changes contribute to aging-related diseases and tissue degeneration. Attendees will explore the mechanisms of stem cell exhaustion, senescence, and the impact of the aging niche.
Explore the frontiers of fertility and reproductive health through the lens of reproductive stem cells. This session discusses germline stem cells, ovarian and testicular stem cells, and their roles in gametogenesis and fertility preservation.