: Stem cells continue to be of enormous scientific and clinical interest, due to the myriad therapeutic possibilities promised by their use. The initial excitement generated by identification of novel stem cell populations has given way to more focused effort on methods to manipulate their differentiation and self-renewal capacities. A number of genome-scale studies are now underway to catalog stem cell gene expression profiles or generate mouse mutants in stem cell-control genes. Coupled with more classical single gene or pathway approaches to stem cell biology, by 2005, some of the nuts-and-bolts of stem cell function should begin to be revealed. Such fundamental understanding will provide the foundation for more rapid advances toward the clinic. This conference will bring together top stem cell biologists, particularly in the areas of embryonic, neural, and hematopoietic stem cells, to discuss molecular mechanisms of stem cell function.

Agency
National Institute of Health (NIH)
Institute
National Institute of General Medical Sciences (NIGMS)
Type
Conference (R13)
Project #
3R13GM073351-01S2
Application #
6992476
Study Section
Special Emphasis Panel (ZGM1)
Program Officer
Zatz, Marion M
Project Start
2004-09-03
Project End
2005-08-31
Budget Start
2004-09-03
Budget End
2005-08-31
Support Year
1
Fiscal Year
2005
Total Cost
$3,000
Indirect Cost
Name
Keystone Symposia
Department
Type
DUNS #
079780750
City
Silverthorne
State
CO
Country
United States
Zip Code
80498