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4415 Parallel Session

Stem Cell Therapy and Transplants: Where Are We?

Wednesday, August 30, 2023
15:00 - 17:00

In this session, the faculty will discuss the history, science, and bioethics of stem cell therapy and transplants.


Chairs:
Claudia Trenkwalder, Germany
Hakan Widner, Sweden

The History of Stem Cell and Transplant Therapy in Parkinson’s Disease and Huntington’s Disease
Anders Björklund, Sweden

The Science of Transplantation Biology in the Central Nervous System: Past Challenges and Future Opportunities
Anne Rosser, United Kingdom

Bioethics and Controversies in Transplant Studies in Movement Disorders
Cindy Towns, New Zealand

CSPC Liaison:
Beomseok Jeon, South Korea

At the conclusion of this session, participants should be better able to:

  1. Explain the history of stem cell and transplant therapy in Parkinson’s disease and Huntington’s disease
  2. Describe the science of transplantation biology in the central nervous system: past challenges and future opportunities
  3. Discuss bioethics and controversies in transplant studies in movement disorders

Recommended Audience: Clinician, Researcher / Basic Scientist, Health Professional (non-physician), Fellow / Resident / Student, Industry

Recommended Education Level: Intermediate/Experienced

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