International Society for Stem Cell Research
1st Annual Meeting

June 8-11, 2003
Washington, D.C., USA
Marriott Wardman Park Hotel

An international scientific meeting and exposition.

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• Meeting Goals
• Target Audience
• Accreditation
• Institutional Support
• Travel & Housing Information
• Exhibits & Sponsorships
• Registration Information
• Adjunct Events
• American Society of Gene Therapy Annual Meeting
• General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Annual Scientific Conference: Stem Cells

For information on Washington, D.C., visit http://www.washington.org.

Dear Colleagues,

On behalf of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), it is our distinct pleasure to invite you to submit an abstract and attend ISSCR’s inaugural Annual Meeting.

We are very excited to debut this program for the stem cell research community, and sincerely hope you will be able to participate and contribute to our international gathering of stem cell research professionals.

During the meeting, we will have an opportunity to examine adult stem cells and their ability to reconstitute tissues. This will include studies of plasticity and tissue differentiation. In addition, we will examine the ability of embryonic stem cells to efficiently make cells of the particular organs.

This mix of topics should provide for a wonderful opportunity to share ideas. ISSCR Annual Meeting participants are also invited to attend the invitation-only General Motors Cancer Research Foundation Annual Scientific Conference: Stem Cells, to be held at NIH, June 10-11. Transportation will be provided from the ISSCR hotel to NIH.

The ISSCR Annual Meeting follows the American Society of Gene Therapy (ASGT) Meeting in Washington, so interested participants may attend both events. For information on ASGT visit the ASGT Web site at http://www.asgt.org.

Abstract Submission
You are encouraged to participate in the ISSCR meeting by submitting an abstract for oral or poster presentation at the meeting. The call for proposals and electronic abstract submission are available online. The abstract submission deadline is March 31, 2003

About ISSCR
This is the first official meeting of the International Society for Stem Cell Research. The Society was formed in 2002 as a venue for the exchange of ideas among investigators working on stem cells in many different organ systems and models. ISSCR seeks to provide information to the public and granting agencies regarding the biology and potential use of stem cells. The Society also fosters discussion of the ethical concerns of stem cells.

Learn more about ISSCR membership on our membership information page, or e-mail ISSCR headquarters at isscr@isscr.org.

Kindest regards,

For details, contact the secretariat:
International Society for Stem Cell Research
60 Revere Drive, Suite 500
Northbrook, IL 60062 USA
847-509-1944 Fax: 847-480-9282
E-mail: isscr@isscr.org