Name
Beyond Borders: Engineering Solutions in Combatting Complex and Common Diseases
Date & Time
Wednesday, May 8, 2024, 11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Description
Exciting advancements have been made in gene, cell, and tissue engineering beyond the DNA level, bringing cutting-edge therapeutics to tackle a wide range of medical conditions. This session will delve into genome regulation, 'genetic tuning,' and bioprinted tissue therapeutics, exploring how these breakthroughs can be translated into personalized and effective treatments. Furthermore, we will also discuss the important ethical considerations while we are marking a significant leap forward in our fight against both common and complex diseases.
Speakers
Carl de Boer - University of British Columbia and Michael Smith Health Research BC
Blythe Sather - Tune Therapeutics
Alice Virani, MA (Oxon), MS, MPH, PhD - Provincial Health Services Authority of BC
Sam Wadsworth - Aspect Biosystems
Chen Wan - Genome British Columbia
Blythe Sather - Tune Therapeutics
Alice Virani, MA (Oxon), MS, MPH, PhD - Provincial Health Services Authority of BC
Sam Wadsworth - Aspect Biosystems
Chen Wan - Genome British Columbia
Please note session descriptions are in development and subject to change.