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This session was recorded on Wednesday, May 8, 2024

Beyond Borders: Engineering Solutions in Combatting Complex and Common Diseases

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
Carl de Boer
Assistant Professor of Biomedical Engineering and Health Research Scholar
University of British Columbia and Michael Smith Health Research BC
Blythe Sather
Blythe Sather
Vice President, Head of Research
Tune Therapeutics
Alice Virani, MA (Oxon), MS, MPH, PhD
Alice Virani, MA (Oxon), MS, MPH, PhD
Executive Director, Clinical Ethics and Spiritual Care Service
Provincial Health Services Authority of BC
Sam Wadsworth
Sam Wadsworth
CSO
Aspect Biosystems
Chen Wan
Chen Wan
Director, Research and Innovation, Health
Genome British Columbia