Translational Resource Center

Cell Culture Engineering XVII
2021-10-17 - 2021-10-21 | JW Marriott Starr Pass Tucson Resort, 3800 W. Starr Pass Boulevard, Tuscon, AZ, 85745, United States
Since 1988, the Cell Culture Engineering conferences have been held bi-annually and have developed into the leading global venue for the academic, industrial and regulatory communities for intensive interactions and debates to create solutions for improving human health and life by enabling rapid development and high quality manufacturing of an ever increasing number of viral vaccines, cell and gene therapies, recombinant proteins and monoclonal antibodies.
This Cell Culture Engineering XVII conference will bring together selected participants from top academic, industrial and governmental groups from all over the world. We will celebrate the tradition of high quality and relevant accomplishments and debate future solutions in the area of animal cell culture science and engineering. Consistent with this excellent tradition, the scientific program will consist of invited and solicited oral presentations, extensive poster sessions, and workshops.
*This conference is by invitation only. Please submit a Request for the Next Mailing to be added to the waiting list.*

AABB Annual Meeting 2021
2021-10-16 - 2021-10-19 | Virtual
The AABB Annual Meeting brings together the latest research and practice-changing resources for the fields of blood and biotherapies. Colleagues from throughout the world will come together to connect, network, learn and advance the field.
The 2021 AABB Annual Meeting will be held virtually October 17-19
The decision to host virtually was made by the AABB Board of Directors, after reviewing the feedback from the community, and in collaboration with our meeting planning partners. Given the ongoing international impact of COVID on our community, a virtual event will provide us the platform to produce the highest quality and exceptional learning and collaborating experience possible. For more information, please see the virtual meeting announcement from the AABB President and CEO.
This year’s meeting will feature:

Education sessions led by world-renowned experts
Spanish subtitle translations for the majority of sessions
A new track focusing on the fundamentals of transfusion medicine
Exceptional networking features through our new, upgraded platform
Oral and poster presentations on the latest cutting-edge research for the field
A virtual exhibit hall showcasing new products and services
A convenient Sunday-Tuesday schedule, with pre-meeting events starting Friday (October 15)
Unique and meaningful ways to connect with fellow attendees

To register for this event, go here.

American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons 2021 'Plastic Surgery The Meeting'
2021-10-15 - 2021-10-18
The American Society of Maxillofacial Surgeons will be holding the 2021 ‘Plastic Surgery The Meeting’ in Toronto, Canada in October, 2021! More details will be announced in late 2020.

2021 Unpitch Bio + Medtech
2021-10-13 11:00 - 13:30 UTC | Virtual
Applications are open through September 8th, and can be completed at Unpitch.Org. The virtual event will be held on October 13, 2021 from 11:00am-1:30pm.
Unpitch is a near-decade old series bringing early stage founders together for personal meetings with senior VCs. Past participating investors have come from firms like Atlas, F-Prime, JJDC, Third Rock, Abingworth, Polaris, Vida Ventures, and many others. Unpitch BIO + MEDTECH is open to any early-stage founders who are developing cutting edge technologies in the life sciences or medtech space. Because we are keeping the event virtual again this year, we are welcoming applications from New England and beyond.

2021 Osteo Science Foundation presents Webinar Series
2021-10-12 20:00 - 21:00
John R. Zuniga, DMD, MS, PhD, will present Advances In Peripheral Nerve Repair and Regeneration followed by a Live Q&A on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 at 8:00 P.M. Eastern
Register Now to reserve your spot!

Advances In Peripheral Nerve Repair and Regeneration
Peripheral nerve repair and regeneration still faces challenges with functional recovery, even after surgical nerve repair with modern allograft scaffolds/conduits and microsuturing techniques. Technology must continue to advance in order to more effectively and efficiently regain original function and structure. This presentation will show ongoing work to improve peripheral nerve regeneration in four topic areas of current exploration in animal models; these include growth factors, neural tissue engineering using stem cells, gene editing, electrical stimulation and immunosuppression.
1 CE/CME Credit Available

This complimentary webinar will be followed a LIVE Q&A. During the webinar presentation you will have the opportunity to submit questions to the Q&A section to receive an answer directly from Dr. Zuniga.

You can register now by clicking the button above. This will give you access to the Zoom Registration to watch the Webinar with the LIVE Q&A. However, this does not automatically give you access to the osteoscience.org portal, which you will need to access the CE Certificate. Follow the instructions below to access the quiz directly after watching the webinar.

HOW TO GET YOUR CE CERTIFICATE

If you have an osteoscience.org account and are currently logged in, you can go directly to the quiz link that will be provided in the Zoom Chat during the Webinar. This will bring you to the two-question quiz. Once the quiz is scored 100% you will be able to download your CE Certificate immediately.
If you have an account on osteoscience.org but are not currently logged in you will need to log in before being able to access the quiz. You can log in on any page of the website by simply clicking on “Log in” at the top righthand corner of the website. Once you are logged in you can follow the instructions under #1.
If you would like to take the CE quiz but are not logged in and do not have an account, that is all right too! It will take only a few seconds to set up your account. Please go to osteoscience.org/advances and click on “create account” under the username and password entry. Then you will need to fill out the information the website asks for and after this section is complete click “Create Account”. From there you will need to confirm your account via email. Now you are all set! Once you are logged in follow the instructions under #1.
To see our other webinars and podcasts feel free to explore at https://www.osteoscience.org/elearning/
If you have any further questions please email me at ashley.cusack@osteoscience.org

HOW TO GET YOUR CME CERTIFICATE
All participants will receive instructions on how to download the CME certificate within 30 days of watching the sessions and completing the evaluations. Because the CME is coordinated through PeerPoint, it is necessary for you to log onto their website to access your CME certificate.

Materials Research Society Virtual Workshop Series - Translational Bioelectronics
2021-10-12 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
Bioelectronics describes the interfacing of engineered electronic systems with biological tissues, or alternatively electronic devices that take on bio-inspired functionality. With improvements and innovation in both active and passive materials, bioelectronic systems are poised to make significant advances in diagnostics and therapeutics as well as robotics and prosthetics. With advances in materials, devices, and systems, considerations for implementation takes on added importance. The push for clinical and commercial translation, especially from early state concepts and prototypes requires special consideration, limitations, and barriers. This MRS/SFB joint seminar aims to highlight established and up-and-coming concepts in bioelectronics across a number of application areas. This workshop will highlight barriers and considerations for translation, and to showcase examples of early stage clinical implementation and commercialization. Speakers will include:

Moderator: Jonathan Rivnay, Northwestern University
Dion Khodagholy, Columbia University
Tracy Cui, University of Pittsburgh
Roozbeh Ghaffari, Northwestern University
Vickie Webster-Wood, Carnegie Mellon University

Click here to register.
*There is a cost for this webinar. Please see the registration site for more details.*

ARM Meeting on the Mesa (hybrid)
2021-10-12 08:00 - 2021-10-14 17:00 | Park Hyatt Aviara Resort Golf Club & Spa, 7100 Aviara Resort Drive, Carlsbad, CA, 92011, United States
About the Event

The Cell & Gene Meeting on the Mesa is the sector’s foremost annual conference bringing together senior executives and top decision-makers in the industry to advance cutting-edge research into cures. Tackling the commercialization hurdles facing the cell and gene therapy sector today, this meeting covers a wide range of topics from clinical trial design to alternative payment models to scale-up and supply chain platforms for advanced therapies. The program features expert-led panels, extensive partnering capabilities, exclusive networking opportunities, and 100+ dedicated presentations by the leading publicly traded and privately held companies in the space. Attracting over 1,200 attendees – over 20% of which are C-level executives – this conference enables key partnerships through more than 3,000 one-on-one meetings while highlighting the significant clinical and commercial progress in the field.

To register for the event, go here.
To see the agenda, go here.

Pharma Europe 2021
2021-10-11 08:00 - 2021-10-22 17:00 | Virtual
We’ve entered a new era. One where being risk averse is the riskiest strategy, long-established operating models have been torn up and reimagined, and where investment into digital innovation – both culturally and financially – has ignited.
Your challenge now? Scale, widen and hone this transformational potential or fall behind rapidly evolving customer and patient need. Digital must be embedded into every facet of your organization; enterprise data infrastructure, AI and advanced analytics must dictate each stakeholder interaction; and “patient centricity” must become obsolete – so ingrained into your organization’s every action that it is subconscious.
Join thousands of your peers at the world’s gathering for pharma pioneers and health innovators – Reuters Events Pharma 2021 (formerly eyeforpharma Barcelona) – the biggest, most senior and cross-functional commercial pharma event.
We may be in the year of the vaccine, but we’re just beginning the decade of pharma’s awakening.
To register for Pharma 2021, go here.
To see the speaker line, go here.
To see the agenda, go here.
*There is a cost to attend this meeting. See the meeting website for more information. *

2021 BMES ANNUAL MEETING
2021-10-06 08:00 - 2021-10-09 17:00 | Orlando World Center Marriott, 8701 World Center Dr, Orlando, FL, 32821, United States
MEETING THEME: Magical Healthcare Innovation Powered by an Inclusive Workforce.
As co-chairs of the 2021 BMES Annual Meeting, we want to welcome you to the new and improved #BMES2021 experience! Mark your calendars for October 6-9, 2021, so you can join us in Orlando, FL — in-person or virtually. We have so much in store for you to get excited about, but it all starts with science. That’s why we want our members, the best and brightest in the BME field, to shine at our annual meeting. To do so, we want you to submit your best work for the opportunity to be featured this year amongst a community of peers also looking to find innovative ways to make healthcare magical.
The most significant change you will notice is the new abstract system we implemented to give you a more user-friendly experience. To help you put your best foot forward, we provided comprehensive instructions on the abstract submission site. Please take some time to read everything thoroughly to ensure your submission is not eliminated from consideration.
Please note that due to health and safety concerns and the need for social distancing, the total number of accepted abstracts for in-person presentation will be lower compared to previous years making this year highly competitive.
We want you to join us in celebrating the leadership and accomplishments of those who have made the most significant impact in our community. If you know a colleague who is making a difference, nominate them for a BMES award today! We are also accepting nominations for BMES Fellows.
Another exciting piece of news for this year that we’ve been waiting to share with you is the addition of two new tracks — “Global Health Technologies” and “Women’s Health.” These tracks will open pathways for innovative research to further advance biomedicine. We hope you’re just as excited as we are.
Whether you plan to join us in-person or virtually, this will be the year you don’t want to miss! #BMES2021
Stay tuned for more – you never know what magic we’ll conjure up next!

9th German Stem Cell Network Conference 2021
2021-10-06 08:00 - 2021-10-08 17:00 | CENTER FOR REGENERATIVE THERAPIES TU DRESDEN (CRTD), Tatzberg 47/49,, Dresden, Saxony, 01307, Germany
9th GSCN Conference

Dear friends, participants, partners and colleagues,
We welcome you to the 9th GSCN Conference 2021 from 6 – 8 October 2021 in Dresden in Saxony! Due to different pandemic hygienic regulations in the states and venues, we are happy to announce that we are on track for a face-to-face meeting – but with a change of locations. The GSCN Conference will take place in Dresden. We sincerely hope that you are as happy as we are to meet again and will be able to integrate the change of locations with your travel plans.
We invite you with a warm welcome back to a GSCN conference , almost as we knew it in the past years. There will be specific hygienic regulations:
The hygiene concept requires that you are completely vaccinated 14 days before the conference and we will need negative tests at the registration and every morning (there will be test facility free of charge close by to minimize the hassle).
We expect around 300 participants (due to Pandemic Regulations), five great international key notes, lots of sessions with the presentation of new findings and intense discussions about new data, two poster sessions and two social events to finally get back together in person! An interesting and broad industry exhibition will offer latest technologies and personal contact as well as a set of sessions.
There will be different symposia from ELSA to different focus topics to a central Presidential Session, where the GSCN awardees 2021 will present their findings and a presidential invite will offer insight into new data. A Non-PI-meeting will be again part of the conference program – and as innovative input from the pandemic experience it will take place as a hybrid meeting.
Please join us for the 9th GSCN Conference – be part of the community, be part of the networking, the discussions, and the joy to meet again! As a participant described in the online survey 2019: “Networking is great and clearly in the heart of the conference. Close proximity to leaders in the field. Relevance of presented topics. / Great presentations, very good keynotes, good opportunities for networking.” Let’s go for it!
Agenda
Registration
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Materials Research Society Virtual Workshop Series - 3D Printing for Medical Applications
2021-10-05 11:00 - 12:00 | Virtual
3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing and solid freeform fabrication, is an approach involving additive layer-by-layer fabrication of a three-dimensional structure through selective joining of material; processing of the structure is directed by a computer-aided design (CAD) model. Unlike conventional methods, 3D printing techniques may enable the development of structures with well-defined small-scale features and multiple functions. This MRS/SFB joint webinar aims to address recent 3D printing for medical applications with a focus on recent advances in biomaterials for 3D printing and recent efforts to translate 3D printing technology. In particular, efforts to characterize 3D printed materials via in vitro and in vivo methods will also be considered. The processing of radiographic images and the development of computer models will also be discussed. We anticipate that this workshop will facilitate future research activities, including industry-university collaborations, involving 3D printing of biomaterials for use in medicine, surgery, and dentistry. Speakers will include:

Moderator: Roger Narayan, North Carolina State University
Dietmar W. Hutmacher, Queensland University of Technology
Jinah Jang, Pohang University of Science and Technology
James Yoo, Wake Forest Institute for Regenerative Medicine
Scott Hollister, Georgia Institute of Technology

Click here to register.
*There is a cost for this webinar. Please see the registration site for more details.*

Tissue Plasticity: Preservation and Alteration of Cellular Identity
2021-10-05 10:00 - 2021-10-07 14:00 | Virtual
Cellular plasticity, the ability to acquire new identities or adopt alternative fates, occurs in normal physiology and disease states. Researchers are just beginning to understand how plasticity contributes to homeostasis and regeneration in the setting of tissue injury. Alterations in cell fate can be harnessed to treat disease, but uncontrolled plasticity can destabilize cell commitment and contribute toward neoplasia. The cellular and molecular underpinnings of cellular plasticity provide insights into disease processes and enable new therapies. This virtual conference will explore the diverse mechanisms that underlie plasticity in different tissues and contexts. By bringing together leading scientists in stem cell, developmental, regenerative, and cancer biology through digital technologies, this interdisciplinary program will highlight common principles and unique features of cellular plasticity in different tissues and examine the therapeutic potential of this process. The conference represents a unique opportunity for researchers in diverse fields to visit evolving concepts in cellular plasticity and the molecular mechanisms and physiological consequences of altered adult cell identity in vivo. While the topic has been included marginally at other conferences (i.e., conferences on stem cell biology, regeneration, epigenetics, and cancer) only this Keystone Symposia conference, first held in 2019, has focused on cellular plasticity across mammalian tissues. This virtual conference will assemble speakers from diverse disciplines and organ systems to identify cross-cutting themes and provide a forum for investigators to explore common underlying mechanistic principles and therapeutic potential.
Program is intended for scientific researchers and clinical audiences.
Join us for this landmark virtual event, brought to you by Keystone Symposia.
Registration for this event is now closed.

ARMI | BioFabUSA Fall Meeting in the Millyard
2021-10-05 08:00 - 2021-10-07 17:00 | ARMI/BioFabUSA, 400 Commercial Street, Manchester, NH, 03101, United States
With your health and safety top of mind, we are planning to host the 2021 Fall Meeting on the Millyard event in-person in Manchester, NH and as an online hybrid experience.
The Meeting in the Millyard will feature engaging keynote presentations, tours of the NEW Tissue Foundries, industry-centric panel discussions, an exciting show floor showcasing the latest innovations from members of ARMI | BioFabUSA, and the opportunity to participate in networking activities with your peers in the field.
Member Discounts Available
There are additional discounts available for members of ARMI | BioFabUSA. Please reach out to your Membership Support Manager, Anna Stevenson or Jared Matthews, for a member only promotional code.

REGISTER NOW!

Live Event Safety Protocols
We are committed to creating an event where our community, partners, staff and local workforce can have an enjoyable and successful experience, conduct business effectively and do all of this in safety and comfort. Please take note of some new requirements and efforts we’ve made to ensure your safety. We will continue to monitor the situation and make updates based on any changing requirements.
ARMI | BioFabUSA requires all attendees to either show proof of vaccination against Covid-19 or proof of a test for Covid-19 taken within the last 72 hours with negative results. Details on how to submit proof will be emailed directly to registered attendees.
We are planning the following additional measures:

Masks are required while in the Technology Center Auditorium. This includes all the conference areas.

Any food that you received will served only by catering staff or it will be pre-packaged.

Continue to check back on our webpage for protocol updates as we closely monitor the COVID-19 situation.

a2Tech360! October 1 - 8, 2021
2021-10-01 08:00 - 2021-10-08 17:00 | Virtual
Last Chance to Register for a2Tech360

October 1 – 8, 2021

a2Tech360 Kicks Off This Friday!
Join us for one or more of the upcoming events exploring and celebrating Ann Arbor’s vibrant tech ecosystem. Just a reminder that many of these programs are free and can be experienced virtually! Here’s a quick overview of what you can expect:

Brilliant, insightful speakers headlining the Michigan Angel Summit, Ann Arbor Mobility Summit, 2031: What the Future Holds, Women in Tech, and Tech Talk.
Innovative companies showcasing their technologies during Invest360, Entrepreneur Boot Camp Celebration, Tech on the Edge, A2 Tech Trek, and Mobility Row.
More than 10 engaging partner events including these that are part of the a2Tech360 lineup for the first time: A2Zero Green Fair, Heroic Futures, Ann Arbor Hands-On Museum’s Tech Twilight, and a special presentation from the Ann Arbor Film Festival!
Multiple integrated augmented reality experiences — from an Instagram filter video game to artwork that comes to life!
Discovering your next career with southeast Michigan’s hiring companies during the a2Tech360 Job Seeker Trek.

Also, we’re excited to share that when you register for any of our a2Tech360 events, you’ll get a sneak peek at the new A2GO on-demand autonomous shuttle service. A2GO launches to the general public on October 12, but a2Tech360 registrants will have access to it October 1-8. More information on A2GO is available here. Details on how to access the A2GO shuttle service will be included in your pre-event “What to Expect” email.

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American Society for Bone and Mineral Research Annual Meeting
2021-10-01 - 2021-10-04 | Metro Toronto Convention Centre, Toronto, Canada
ASBMR gathers thousands of the field’s academic and clinical leaders each year at its annual meeting to discuss the latest bone and mineral research. For more information about future annual meetings, including program information and sponsorship opportunities, email asbmr@asbmr.org

American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Meeting
2021-09-27 - 2021-10-02 | Nashville Music City Convention Center, Nashville, TN
The American Association of Oral and Maxillofacial Surgeons Annual Meeting will be held in Nashville TN, at the Nashville Music City Convention Center September 27 – October 2, 2021. More details to follow in late 2020.

Forsyth dentech 2021
2021-09-23 12:00 - 17:00 | The Forsyth Institute, 245 First Street, Cambridge MA, 02142, MA, 02142, United States
The Forsyth Institute, with its 111-year history of oral health innovation, presents Forsyth dentech 2021—the leading oral health technology innovation conference convening thought leaders from research, industry, academia, and venture capital. This annual event aims to accelerate innovation and launch new ventures in the oral health space. The selected presenters will have the stage to showcase their exciting new technology or pitch their business proposals for funding support. Investors and dental companies will be able to review some of the most innovative dental technologies for investment or licensing opportunities. The conference will also offer cash prizes to top technologies that will be chosen by the organizing committee.

Get To Market True Quality Summit Series - Sept 21-24
2021-09-21 09:00 - 2021-09-24 13:00 | Virtual
No matter where you’re at in the process, there’s a lot to plan to successfully get your device in the hands of end users and to maintain regulatory compliance across global markets.
That’s why we’re bringing you the Get to Market True Quality Summit Series. From napkin drawing to product launch, industry experts at this event will help guide you through processes, considerations, and regulations to make sure you’re equipped with the knowledge and tips to bring your device to market (and stay there).
Whether you’re bringing your first device to market, or you have launched multiple already, our upcoming True Quality Summit Series is for you. There’s a variety of different topics designed to provide best practices for advancing throughout your product lifecycle and maintaining compliance across multiple markets.
Festivities kick off with a day dedicated exclusively to our customer community. From there, the True Quality Summit Series begins and anyone from anywhere can join, for free.
Register here for this series.

International Association for Dental Research Oral Health Research Congress
2021-09-16 - 2021-09-18 | Square Convention Center, Brussels, Belgium
The International Association for Dental Research will be holding the 2021 Oral Health Research Congress in Brussels, Belgium! This is the largest multi-disciplinary scientific meeting in Europe organized by the CED-IADR and Scandinavian (NOF) divisions of IADR (over 1.500 members). This meeting features: Two-and-half day parallel-session program with oral presentations, posters, keynote and symposium lectures. The meeting will be held at the SQUARE Convention Centre, which is a privilege location in the city center of Brussels.

From the Sources’ Mouth
2021-09-14 09:00 - 2021-09-16 17:00 | Virtual
September 14 @ 9:00 am – September 16 @ 5:00 pm
This FREE virtual SBIR/STTR training event will feature program managers from across several agencies. Program officers will provide a 30-minute overview of the agency’s mission and tips for creating a successful proposal. Attendees will have time for Q&A and the opportunity to sign-up for one-on-one’s with agency officers.
Register here.

Dental & Craniofacial TWIGs Webinar "Insights on Dental Pulp Inflammation & Regeneration"
2021-08-24 14:00 - 15:00 | Virtual
Dental & Craniofacial TWIGs Webinar

“Insights on Dental Pulp Inflammation & Regeneration”
Join us on August 24th at 2:00 PM Eastern Time U.S. for the next webinar being organized by
the Dental & Craniofacial TWIG.
The webinars are free for all TERMIS members to attend.
Please register by Monday, August 23rd at 8:00 PM Eastern Time U.S.
Our two speakers are:
Samer Zaky, DMD, PhD
Samer Zaky (DMD, PhD) is a research assistant professor at the Center for Craniofacial Regeneration (CCR) and the Department of Restorative Dentistry – School of Dental Medicine – University of Pittsburgh-USA. In 2000, Samer received his original Bachelor degree in Dental Medicine and Surgery from the University of Alexandria -Egypt where he was first introduced to Tissue Engineering research. Awarded a Marie Curie Fellowship (FP6), he earned his PhD in Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine in 2009 from the University of Genoa- Italy. In 2015, he received his DMD degree from the University of Pittsburgh to couple clinical work to his research. Samer’s research broadly tackles the characterization of multipotent cells and conductive biomaterials for mineralized tissue regeneration, namely bones and teeth while re-establishing the stem cell niche. His current research interest focusses on dental pulp regeneration. As a dentist, Samer is a general practitioner who strongly advocates for disease prevention and patient education.
Arwa Khayat
Arwa Khayat is a Saudi female dentist, earned her bachelor’s Degree of Dental Surgery (BDS) from Riyadh Colleges of Dentistry and Pharmacy and continued her postgraduate studies in the United States. She received a certificate in Advanced Education in General Dentistry from the University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio. Also, she had her master’s Degree in dental research at the Tufts University School of Dental Medicine. Currently, Arwa is working on finalizing her Ph.D. from the University of Pittsburgh School of Dentistry. Arwa’s future goal is to use dental pulp stem cells to diagnose and treat challenging clinical cases in Pediatric Dentistry Department at King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Each speaker will present for 25 minutes and conduct a 5 minute Q&A.

American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry 46th Annual Meeting & Interdisciplinary Summit
2021-08-05 - 2021-08-07 | Monarch Beach Resort, Dana Point, California
The American Academy of Esthetic Dentistry is a unique organization comprised of distinguished individuals from virtually every facet of the dental profession who share a common interest in esthetics and excellence in the quality of patient care. This diverse, multidisciplinary group meets once a year to share ideas and learn from one another, in a collegial and friendly atmosphere underscored by mutual respect and admiration. The influence of these gatherings is felt throughout the world of dentistry, as Academy members are ambassadors of information and transmit their message through a variety of channels.

10th Annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC)
2021-08-03 08:00 - 2021-08-05 17:00 | Virtual
The 10th annual International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC) is open for registration! ISSRDC 2021, which will take place virtually August 3-5, is hosted by the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), manager of the International Space Station (ISS) U.S. National Laboratory; NASA; and the American Astronautical Society.
The event is free to attend; however, registration is required.
The theme for this year’s conference is “Challenge. Partnership. Transformation.” This past year was filled with challenges that required us to come together and transform how we think and work. Through partnership, we can achieve the transformation needed to address the many challenges we face today—here on Earth, in driving a robust economy in low Earth orbit, and as we advance our exploration goals to the Moon and beyond.
This year’s conference sessions will explore a wide variety of topics, including:

Space policy
Regenerative medicine
In-space production applications
Advanced materials
Investment in the evolving low Earth orbit economy
Inspiring the next generation through space-based research and programs

Resource Center, PI, Dr. William Wagner will be a panelist at the 2021 International Space Station Research and Development Conference (ISSRDC), which will feature a fireside chat on biomanufacturing in space. Gary Rodrigue, director of programs and partnerships at the Center for the Advancement of Science in Space (CASIS), will moderate a discussion with Dr. William Wagner, director of the University of Pittsburgh’s McGowan Institute for Regenerative Medicine. The discussion will focus on the value of space-based biomanufacturing and the critical role of the orbiting laboratory in advancing this research area. biomanufacturing and the critical role of the orbiting laboratory in advancing this research area.

Society for Biomaterials-TERMIS Panel - "Picture a Scientist"
2021-07-29 12:00 - 14:00 | Virtual
The Society for Biomaterials (SFB) is partnering with the Tissuse Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society (TERMIS) to host a discussion on the issues presented in the recent documentary “Picture a Scientist” on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 12 noon Eastern.
SNOPSIS: “Picture a Scientist” chronicles the groundswell of researchers who are writing a new chapter for women scientists. Biologist Nancy Hopkins, chemist Raychelle Burks, and geologist Jane Willenbring lead viewers on a journey deep into their own experiences in the sciences, ranging from brutal harrassment to years of subtle slights. Along the way, from cramped laboratories to spectacular field stations, we encounter scientific luminaries- including social scientists, neuroscientists, and psychologists-who provide new perspectives on how to make science itself more diverse, equitable, and open to all.
We will send out the screening link for the movie to registered attendees and it is also available on Netflix, PBS and other platforms. Our discussion will focus on some of the specific issues raised in the film with clips replayed during the joint webinar, but we encourage you to watch the film in its entirety before the discussion. The panel discussion is schedule for two hours.

International Association of Dental Research General Session & Exhibition 2021
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-26
The International Association of Dental Research 99th General Session & Exhibition is being held in Chengdu, China in June 2021!

International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting
2021-06-23 - 2021-06-25
The 2021 International Society for Stem Cell Research Annual Meeting will be held in Hamburg, Germany! More details to follow in late 2020.

SBIR/STTR Proposal Prep Workshop - June 2021
2021-06-15 09:00 - 2021-06-16 16:30 | Virtual
Virtual SBIR/STTR Intensive Workshop – June 15 -16, 2021
Workshop is produced by the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University in partnership with Columbia Technology Ventures.

Join us for this 2-day, virtual training covering SBIR/STTR program. We’ll review program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding.

About this event

Hosted by the Center for Biotechnology at Stony Brook University and Columbia Technology Ventures.
Join us for this 2-day, virtual training covering SBIR/STTR program led by SBIR/STTR experts BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting. We’ll review the basics including program purpose; eligibility; and sources of funding. Then we’ll provide proposal prep essentials for the NIH, NSF and DOE programs. In addition to up-to-date information on the SBIR/STTR programs, we will cover:

NIH and NSF grant mechanisms and where to find them
How to find the program officers, how to approach them, what questions to ask
How to do research using the web tools available (eReporter, SBIR.gov, etc.)
Common pitfalls and how to avoid them, and much more.

Interested participants have the opportunity to apply for partially sponsored follow-on counseling via one-on-one mentoring with SBIR/STTR experts. More info here. PLEASE NOTE: This training is mandatory for those who will be submitting applications for the One-on-One Training. If selected for follow-on counseling, participants will be charged a small participation fee. All additional costs will be covered by the Center for Biotechnology.

2021 Annual Stakeholders Summit
2021-06-14 08:00 - 2021-06-15 17:00 | Virtual
2021 ANNUAL STAKEHOLDER’S SUMMIT
June 14-15, 2021
Virtual
More information to be posted soon.

Tissue Engineering and Regenerative Medicine International Society World Congress
2021-05-31 - 2021-06-04 | Maastricht, Maastricht, Netherlands
The general theme of the congress is “Biologically inspired technology driven regenerative medicine”, which is fully reflected in the 9 parallel thematic sessions to which you can submit abstracts for oral and poster presentation. The congress program also consists of a number of special sessions, including national societies sessions, SYIS sessions, industrial sessions, clinical sessions, European Project sessions, lunch workshops, and our usual business plan competition.

American Association of Orthodontists Annual Meeting
2021-04-23 - 2021-04-27 | Boston, Boston, Massachusetts
The American Association of Orthodontists Annual meeting will be held in Boston, Ma, April, 23-27, 2021. More details to follow later in 2020.
