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A WORLD OF HOPE RESEARCH CONFERENCE
November 3, 2007
At this day-long conference guests learned about innovative technologies, new cell-based therapies and the latest research projects aimed at restoring insulin production in those living with diabetes. Attendees also had the opportunity to participate in a Q & A session with the presenters, visit various diabetes-related exhibitors and hear from members of the PEP Squad (Parents Empowering Parents), an outreach group that mentors families of newly diagnosed children.
Please click on a speaker or topic link below to read summaries of the presentations.
Presenters:
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Accelerating Research Through Global Collaboration
Camillo Ricordi, M.D.
Stacy Joy Goodman Professor of Surgery; Distinguished Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Cellular Transplantation; Scientific Director and Chief Academic Officer, Diabetes Research Institute, Univerisity of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
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Regeneration: Stimulating Islet Growth in the Native Pancreas
Luca Inverardi, M.D.
Director Immunobiology of Islet Transplantation, Co-director of the Cell Transplant Center; Research Professor of Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology, Diabetes Research Institute, University of MiamiMiller School of Medicine |
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New Approaches for Immune Intervention and Tolerance
Norma S. Kenyon, Ph.D.
Martin Kleiman Professor of Surgery, Medicine, Microbiology and Immunology; Associate Director of Research and Program Development; Director of Pre-clinical Islet Transplantation, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
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Tissue Engineering: New Frontiers for Insulin Replacement
Cherie Stabler, Ph.D.
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering; Director of the Tissue Engineering Laboratory, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami School of Engineering |
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Stem Cells: Beyond Traditional Options
Juan Dominguez-Bendala, Ph.D.
Director of Stem Cell Development for Translational Research, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
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New Tools and Technologies for Optimal Diabetes Management
Luigi Meneghini, M.D., M.B.A.
Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine; Director, Eleanor and Joseph Kosow Diabetes Treatment Center, Diabetes Research Institute, University of Miami Miller School of Medicine |
Conference Co-chairpersons:
Dr. Robin Nemery and Barry Hauser, Lynette and Steven Miller
Dr. Wendy Satin Rapaport, Co-chairs Barry Hauser, Dr. Robin Nemery and Steven
and Lynette Miller, Dr. Luca Inverardi, Dr. Cherie Stabler, Dr. Juan Dominguez-
Bendala, Dr. Norma S. Kenyon and Dr. Camillo Ricordi
Co-chairs Lynette Miller and Dr.
Robin Nemery with Dr. Luigi
Meneghini and Brooke Miller
Click here to view the sponsor press release.
Presenting Sponsor:
Supporting Sponsors:
Beno, Rosa, Ariela and Sammy Schechter
For more information, please contact:
Diabetes Research Institute Foundation
200 South Park Road, Suite # 100
Hollywood, FL 33021
Phone (954) 964-4040
Toll Free (800) 321-3437
Fax (954) 964-0097
E-mail info@drif.org
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