ATLANTA, Nov. 19, 2015 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The 11th World Stem Cell Summit & RegMed Capital Conference #WSCS15 brings together over 1,200 scientists, clinicians, investors, bioethicists, philanthropists, companies, regulators and patient advocates from 40 countries together in Atlanta to accelerate the discovery and development of lifesaving therapies and cures. A mission driven event that provides a window to the world for stem cell and regenerative medicine, the three-day, 7-track conference showcases 90 sessions on topics ranging from new discoveries and clinical trials, to the ethics and laws surrounding stem cells and regenerative medicine to hot topics and patient stories.
Conference Details:
World Stem Cell Summit: Thursday, December 10 to Saturday, December 12, 2015
Location: Hyatt Regency, 265 Peachtree Street NE, Atlanta, Georgia 30303
Agenda & Speakers: www.worldstemcellsummit.com
Press Registration & Interviews: To apply for press registration credentials, contact Judith Selzer at Judith@Selzer360.com or 561.909.8415. Advance registration is requested. On-site and remote interviews can be arranged.
This is an ideal event for health, science, biotech and business reporters to interview the world's stem cell leaders and pioneers. Below is a sample of the dozens of potential stories at the Summit:
The Genetics Policy Institute (GPI), a nonprofit organization, produces the World Stem Cell Summit & RegMed Capital Conference, the flagship meeting of the international stem cell community. The Summit is organized by Genetics Policy Institute/Regenerative Medicine Foundation, The Georgia Center for Regenerative Engineering & Medicine (Emory University, Georgia Tech, University of Georgia), Mayo Clinic, Kyoto University Institute for Cell-Material Sciences (iCeMS), BioBridge Global, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine and The New York Stem Cell Foundation. The goal of the Summit is to accelerate the discovery and development of lifesaving cures and therapies, bringing global stakeholders together to solve global challenges. The Summit forges collaborations to advance cell therapies, while creating a supportive environment of regulation, legislation, financing, reimbursement and patient advocacy.
For more information, visit worldstemcellsummit.com.
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The recently merged, Genetics Policy Institute/Regenerative Medicine Foundation, is a 501c3 nonprofit public interest organization, with the mission to promote public awareness, societal support and public policy initiatives for the fields of regenerative medicine, stem cell research and other advanced therapies, thereby accelerating their application in medicine for the purpose of delivering cures. We pursue this mission through production of its flagship annual World Stem Cell Summit & RegMed Capital Conference, publication of the annual World Stem Cell Report and newsletters, Stem Cell Action Awards, the Stem Cell Action Coalition, social media campaigns, special projects, speaking engagements, teaching initiatives and strategic collaborations. See more on at www.genpol.org.