Cardiac Stem Cell Therapy
Program Code: 5030-S(CT)
Saturday, October 21, 2006
4:00 PM to 5:30 PM (ET)

MODERATOR
John D. McMannis, Ph.D., The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center

SPEAKERS
John D. McMannis, Ph.D., The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
N. Rebecca Haley, MD, MT(ASCP)SBB, Duke Translational Medicine Institue
Ellen Areman, MS, SBB(ASCP), Ellen Areman Consulting, LLC

DESCRIPTION
This session will present perspectives and expertise on the use of mononuclear cell subpopulations in the treatment of ischemic heart conditions. A review of the use of cellular therapy applications for cardiac repair will be held, followed by a discussion of recent clinical trials and cell sources. Technological, regulatory and practical pitfalls will be presented for discussion. The session will include a Q&A session for audience participation.