Stem Cell Awareness Day

Hosted by Monash Immunology and Stem Cell Laboratories

Can stem cells really cure our most devastating degenerative diseases and injuries?

Stem Cell Awareness Day is a public education event aimed at fostering a greater understanding of stem cells in the community. 

This world-first public forum will address the scientific, ethical and regulatory issuessurrounding stem cell research.

Internationally renowned researchers will present the latest breakthroughs, and an expertpanel will discuss how these new therapies will travel from researcher to bedside. They will also touch upon serious ethical issues associated with ‘medical tourism’ and the use of embryonic versus adult stem cells.

Patients, researchers, ethicists, support groups, and representatives from government andbusiness will discuss aspects of stem cell medicine, including:
• Cutting-edge research into stem cells and their clinical uses
• Stem cells and sports medicine
• What stem cells can and can’t cure
• Safety, regulatory and ethical issues
• Whether you should bank your baby’s umbilical cord and placenta stem cells  
• Careers in research and the clinic
• Commercial opportunities

Attendance at Stem Cell Awareness Day is free of charge and all members of the public are invited to attend.  As space is limited, please register on our website:  http://www.stemcellawarenessday.com

For enquiries, please contact:
Dr Orly Lacham-Kaplan
Phone:  9905 0781
E-mail:  orly.lacham-kaplan@med.monash.edu.au