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World Stem Cell Summit puts Palm Beach County on display

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

For the first time, the World Stem Cell Summit will be held in Palm Beach County, from today through Wednesday at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach. Top scientists will present results from clinical trials, participate in panel discussions and explain to fellow scientists how to obtain funding despite legal obstacles. Philanthropists can learn how and when to invest in stem cell research. It certainly makes a statement that Palm Beach County is an industry player in biosciences, said Kelly Smallridge, president of the Business Development Board of Palm Beach County. The BDB held an opening reception for the summit Sunday evening. Among the participating organizers are the Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute of the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine, Beckman Research Institute of the City of Hope, Swedens renowned Karolinska Institute and the Institute for Integrated Cell Material Sciences at Japans Kyoto University, according to the nonprofit Genetics Policy Institute, the event host. The establishment of biotech research facilities in Palm Beach County by the La Jolla, Calif.-based Scripps Research Institute and Germanys Max Planck Society most likely played a role in luring the event here, Smallridge said. More than 1,000 scientists are registered … Continue reading

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UA professor furthers stem cell research

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

By SARAH-JAYNE SIMON Published December 2, 2012 at 9:46pm Updated December 2, 2012 at 9:46pm A UA professor has been recognized for his work as a pioneer in stem cell banking. David Harris, professor of immunobiology, was awarded the Arizona BioIndustry Association 2012 award for 20 Years of Discovery and Innovation. Harris recognition is the culmination of decades of work in the field of stem cell research. Harris came to the UA 23 years ago from the University of North Carolina and said he was interested in improving the bone marrow transplant process. As a result, he began to use a process called cord blood banking. In 1991, Harris became the first person to bank stem cells for future use, which includes saving them for future treatments. Its nice to end up being recognized for something that you have worked on for a long time, Harris said. Taking something and making it important for everyday life for people to improve their life is amazing. From starting with animal models and moving to human beings is huge; its nice to see it go from one point to another. Harris said he banked stem cells for future use by preserving his first … Continue reading

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Advanced Cell Technology to Participate on Panels and Host Experts Luncheon at 2012 World Stem Cell Summit

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MARLBOROUGH, Mass.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Advanced Cell Technology, Inc. (ACT; OTCBB: ACTC or the Company), a leader in the field of regenerative medicine, announced today that the company is a sponsor of the 2012 World Stem Cell Summit , Dec. 3-5 at the Palm Beach County Convention Center in West Palm Beach, Florida. The Company will host an Experts Luncheon and chairman and CEO Gary Rabin and director of business development Matthew Vincent, Ph.D., will also serve on panels at the event. On Monday, Dec. 3, Dr. Vincent will host a Conversation with Experts Luncheon at which he will meet with conference attendees to discuss the Companys programs and the future of regenerative medicine and stem cell therapies. Also on Monday, Dec. 3, at 4:00 p.m. EST Dr. Vincent will serve on a panel titled Understanding the Legal and Policy Challenges to Stem Cell Research and on Tuesday, Dec. 4, at 10:30 a.m. EST Mr. Rabin will be part of a Clinical Trial Update session, providing an update on the Companys three ongoing human clinical trials for dry age-related macular degeneration (dry AMD) and Stargardts disease using human embryonic stem cell (hESC)-derived retinal pigment epithelial (RPE) cells. The full conference agenda is … Continue reading

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Scientists in town for stem cell summit

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. - Sabrina Cohen may wheel from booth to booth with a smile on her face but she hates being confined to a chair. Her injuries are the result of a car accident when she was a teenager. "The other car lost control hit the car that I was in and we slammed into a car then hit a tree and I became an instant quadriplegic," Cohen said. She was paralyzed from the neck down. "I went from a completely healthy independent teenager to someone who was completely dependent on full time help," Cohen said. Over the years, she's made strides. She hopes scientists at the World Stem Cell Summit help her make even more. "By bringing everybody together and uniting everybody I think we're accelerating the pace to coming to the conclusions that we're looking for," Cohen said. In her case, she hopes it allows her to walk again. Some of the biggest names in stem cell research are here. Read the original: Scientists in town for stem cell summit … Continue reading

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WPB hosts global stem cell research conference

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

Two killed on the way to WPB conference Two killed on the way to WPB conference MIAMI, FL (WFLX) - A private bus headed toward West Palm Beach hit an overpass at the entrance of Miami International Airport, killing two people and injured dozens of passengers, according to airportMore >> A private bus headed toward West Palm Beach hit an overpass at the entrance of Miami International Airport, killing two people and injured dozens of passengers, according to airport officials.More >> "Fill the Truck" Toy Drive "Fill the Truck" Toy Drive West Palm Beach, FL Walmart and The Salvation Army announced they are partnering this Christmas season to help provide new toys and coats to local children on Christmas as part of the 122nd Annual RedMore >> Walmart and The Salvation Army announcedthey are partnering this Christmas season to help provide new toys and coats to local children on Christmas as part of the 122nd Annual Red Kettle Campaign.More >> OMG! 1st txt sent 20yrs ago, 4 realz OMG! 1st txt sent 20yrs ago, 4 realz Updated: Monday, December 3 2012 2:06 PM EST2012-12-03 19:06:44 GMT WEST PALM BEACH, FL (WFLX) - Scientists from all over the globe are together … Continue reading

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Health Canada Approves KALYDECO™ (ivacaftor), the First Medicine to Treat the Underlying Cause of Cystic Fibrosis in …

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

CAMBRIDGE, Mass.--(BUSINESSWIRE)-- Vertex Pharmaceuticals Incorporated (Nasdaq:VRTX - News) announced today that Health Canada has approved KALYDECOTM (ivacaftor), the first medicine to treat the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis (CF), for people ages 6 and older who have at least one copy of the G551D mutation in the cystic fibrosis transmembrane conductance regulator (CFTR) gene. Cystic fibrosis is a rare genetic disease for which there is no cure. It is caused by a defective or missing CFTR protein resulting from mutations in the CFTR gene. In people with the G551D mutation, KALYDECO (kuh-LYE-deh-koh) helps the defective or missing CFTR protein function more normally. Approximately 100 people in Canada with CF are believed to have this mutation. KALYDECO is an important step toward our ultimate goal of developing new medicines that target the underlying cause of cystic fibrosis for more people with this life-shortening disease, said Peter Mueller, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer and Executive Vice President of Global Research and Development at Vertex. We are working closely with federal, provincial and territorial governments and private health insurers to bring KALYDECO to all eligible Canadians with cystic fibrosis who have the G551D mutation. KALYDECO is a fundamental shift in the way cystic fibrosis … Continue reading

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15 new genes associated with heart disease identified

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

Washington, December 3 (ANI): A large, international consortium of scientists has identified fifteen new genetic regions associated with coronary artery disease- taking a significant step forward in understanding the root causes of this deadly disease. The new research brings the total number of validated genetic links with heart disease discovered through genome-wide association studies to 46. Coronary artery disease is the process by which plaque builds up in the wall of heart vessels, eventually leading to chest pain and potentially lethal heart attacks. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. The study, which includes researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, provides insights into the molecular pathways causing coronary artery disease, which is also known as coronary atherosclerosis. "Perhaps the most interesting results of this study show that some people may be born with a predisposition to the development of coronary atherosclerosis because they have inherited mutations in some key genes related to inflammation," said Themistocles (Tim) Assimes, MD, PhD, a Stanford assistant professor of medicine and one of the study's lead authors. "There has been much debate as to whether inflammation seen in plaque buildup in heart vessels is a cause or a consequence of the plaques … Continue reading

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Inflammation may be a cause of plaque buildup in heart vessels

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

ScienceDaily (Dec. 2, 2012) Fifteen new genetic regions associated with coronary artery disease have been identified by a large, international consortium of scientists -- including researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine -- taking a significant step forward in understanding the root causes of this deadly disease. The new research brings the total number of validated genetic links with heart disease discovered through genome-wide association studies to 46. Coronary artery disease is the process by which plaque builds up in the wall of heart vessels, eventually leading to chest pain and potentially lethal heart attacks. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. The study, published online Dec. 2 in Nature Genetics, provides insights into the molecular pathways causing coronary artery disease, which is also known as coronary atherosclerosis. "Perhaps the most interesting results of this study show that some people may be born with a predisposition to the development of coronary atherosclerosis because they have inherited mutations in some key genes related to inflammation," said Themistocles (Tim) Assimes, MD, PhD, a Stanford assistant professor of medicine and one of the study's lead authors. "There has been much debate as to whether inflammation seen in plaque buildup in heart … Continue reading

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International study points to inflammation as a cause of plaque buildup in heart vessels

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

Public release date: 2-Dec-2012 [ | E-mail | Share ] Contact: Tracie White traciew@stanford.edu 650-723-7628 Stanford University Medical Center STANFORD, Calif. Fifteen new genetic regions associated with coronary artery disease have been identified by a large, international consortium of scientists including researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine taking a significant step forward in understanding the root causes of this deadly disease. The new research brings the total number of validated genetic links with heart disease discovered through genome-wide association studies to 46. Coronary artery disease is the process by which plaque builds up in the wall of heart vessels, eventually leading to chest pain and potentially lethal heart attacks. It is the leading cause of death worldwide. The study, which will be published online Dec. 2 in Nature Genetics, provides insights into the molecular pathways causing coronary artery disease, which is also known as coronary atherosclerosis. "Perhaps the most interesting results of this study show that some people may be born with a predisposition to the development of coronary atherosclerosis because they have inherited mutations in some key genes related to inflammation," said Themistocles (Tim) Assimes, MD, PhD, a Stanford assistant professor of medicine and one of the … Continue reading

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World Stem Cell Summit Fuels Economy

Posted: Published on December 4th, 2012

Posted by Juan Carlos Fanjul/CBS 12 News WEST PALM BEACH, Fla-- It may look like boring exhibits and the usual convention type crowds, but in this hall life-saving science is being talked about and big money will eventually make it into the local economy. "Probably injecting over a million dollars in the local economy and it's a showcase for Palm Beach County," said event organizer Bernard Siegel. Siegel says over 1,200 scientists from more than 40 countries are at the Palm Beach County Convention Center this week for the 8th annual World Stem Cell Summit. With the opening of Max Planck this week and the continued growth of Scripps in northern Palm Beach County and Torrey Pines in Saint Lucie County, Siegel says this convention means a coming of age for the region's biotech sector. "This is considered the largest meeting in the country and we have the top scientists," he added. Claudia Zylberberg owns AKRON Biotech, a Boca Raton-based supplier of raw materials for stem cell therapy she started just a few years ago. "I realized early on there was a lot of potential for growth and this turned out the right place to be," she said. Doctor Joshua … Continue reading

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