Training Course for Stem Cell Technology
Stem cell research is one of the most discussed topics in biomedical field of the day. To enhance stem cell research in China, we will organize a stem cell training course in Tianjin, China in October 2008 (October 12-15, 2008). This training program is supported by National Science Foundation of China (NSFC) and Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences (CAMS). This workshop is designed to introduce basic methods and advanced technologies for stem cell research, and will be lectured by leading Chinese scientists in the area of stem cell research from USA and China.
Approximately 50 students will be chosen to attend the training course, and all the students will be invited to an international stem cell symposium in October 16-18 following the course.
Organizers:
Institute of Hematology and Blood Disease Hospital, Institute of Basic Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Peking Union Medical College, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences; State Key Laboratory for Experimental Hematology; National Center for Stem Cell Engineering and Technologies.
To apply to attend the course please contact:
Email: xyskeyanchu@126.com
Tel: 022-23909032
Fax: 022-23909058
Confirmed speakers and selected topics:
1. Renhe Xu, MD, Ph.D. University of Connecticut Health Center, Associate Professor of Genetics and Developmental Biology, Director of Human Embryonic Stem Cell Facility. Lecture：Culture and Differentiation of Human ES Cells.
2. Shijiang Lu, Ph.D. Advanced Cell Technology, USA, Senior Scientist，Director of Stem Cell differentiation Laboratory. Lecture: Hematopoietic differentiation of human ES cells.
3. Zack Wang, Ph.D. Maine Medical Center Research Center，Principal Investigator, Director of ES cell Facility. Lecture：Cardiovascular differentiation of ES cells.
4. Junying Yu, PhD, Assistant Professor, University of Wisconsin, USA. Lecture: The methodology of human iPS cells.
5. Linzhao Cheng, Ph.D. Johns Hopkins University and Institute for Cell Engineering, Associate Professor, Director of Stem Cell Resources Center. Lecture: Genetic manipulation of stem cells and Induction of “iPS” Cells.
6. Shaorong Gao, Ph.D. National Institute of Biological Sciences (NIBS), Beijing, China, Investigator. Lecture: Nuclear reprogramming.
7. Lixin Feng, Ph.D. Shanghai Jiaotong University, Stem cell Research Institute, Professor. Lecture: Culture and Manipulations of Germ Line Stem Cells.
8. Cheng-Kui Qu, MD, Ph.D. Case Western Reserve University, Assistant Professor, Lecture: Derivation of mouse embryonic stem cells from blastocyst and chimeric mouse analysis.
9. Linheng Li, Ph.D. Stowers Institute for Medical Research, Associate Investigator. Lecture: Identification of stem cell niche.
10. Tao Cheng, MD. University of Pittsburgh Cancer Institute and Department of Radiation Oncology, Associate Professor, Director of Stem Cell Biology. Lecture: Hematopoietic stem cell assays.
11. Daohong Zhou, MD. Medical University of South Carolina, Professor of Pathology. Lecture: Assays for stem cell aging and damages.
12. Shaoguang Li, MD. Ph.D. The Jackson Laboratory, Associate Professor, Director of leukemia research laboratory. Lecture: Phenotype and In vivo models of leukemia stem cells.
13. Wen-shu Wu, Ph. D., Assistant Professor, Maine Medical Center Research Center. Lecture: Isolation and analysis of stem cells by FACS.
14. Yongguang Yang, MD, Ph.D. Harvard University and Massachusetts General Hospital, Transplantation Biology Research Center, Associate Professor. Lecture: Animal models for stem cell research.
15. Zhongchao Han, MD. Ph.D. Institute of Hematology, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences and Peking Union Medical College, Professor, Director of National Research Center of Stem Cell Engineering and Technology. Lecture: Mesenchymal stem cells.
16. Qin Shen, PhD, Assistant Professor, Albany Medical College, USA. Lecture: Assays for neural stem cells.
17. Lei Xiao, Ph.D., Shanghai Institute of Biochemistry and Cell biology, Chinese Academy of Science, Associate Investigator. Lecture: Long-term preservation and quality control of stem cells.
18. Chunhua Zhao, MD. PhD. Professor, Director of Center of Excellence in Tissue Engineering. Institute of Basic Medical Sciences & School of Basic Medicine, Chinese Academy of Medical Sciences & Peking Union Medical College, Beijing. Lecture: How to get stem cell products into clinical trails in China.