This Symposium is hosted by The Oxford Stem Cell Institute

The opening address will be made by Dr James Martin, founder, Oxford Martin School

Speakers:

• Dr Paul Colville-Nash, Programme Manager for stem cell, developmental biology and regenerative medicine, Medical Research Council
• Professor Charles ffrench-Constant, Professor of Medical Neurology, MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh

More speakers to follow

Summary: We are delighted that Dr. Paul Colville-Nash from the Medical Research Council has kindly agreed to provide an update on the government's strategy for stem cells research following the publication of its 'Forward Look in Regenerative Medicine' and will provide details of the various funding streams available. Likewise, we are delighted to be able to welcome Professor Charles ffrench-Constant from the MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine at the University of Edinburgh to deliver the keynote lecture. In addition, we have a packed programme of short talks from many of the laboratories associated with the OSCI.

Registration: In order to register, please email osciregistration@path.ox.ac.uk with your name, department and any special dietary requirements you may have by 9 March at the latest. Places are limited and will be assigned on a first-come-first-served basis.

For all who have registered, attendance at the symposium, together with all refreshments, lunch and the drinks reception are free of charge.