MEDTalks | Cellular and Gene Therapies
27 February 2024 | 7pm – 8:30pm
Virtual
Immerse yourself in the frontier of medical advancements with our UBC wide online panel dedicated to cellular and gene therapies. Join leading experts in the field from across the Faculties of Applied Sciences, Dentistry, Medicine, and Pharmaceutical Sciences as they unravel the potential of these therapies in treating various diseases. From groundbreaking research to real-world applications, our panelists will share insights into the latest developments, challenges, and prospects in cellular and gene therapy. Engage in a thought-provoking discussion and discover the transformative impact of these therapies on the future of healthcare.
Moderator
Dr. Saranaz Barforoush (she/her) – Assistant Professor of Teaching and Coordinator of the Minor in Journalism and Social Change, School of Journalism, Writing and Media, UBC
Panelists
Dr. Hugh Kim, Dip. Perio’05, MSc’05 – Associate Professor, UBC Faculty of Dentistry, Principal Investigator, Centre for Blood Research, UBC and Associate Member, Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biology
Alina Kunitskaya (she/her) – PhD Candidate, Michael Smith Laboratories, School of Biomedical Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science and Faculty of Medicine, UBC
Dr. Colin Ross, BSc’93 (he/him/his) – Professor (tenure) and Interim Associate Dean of Research, Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences, UBC and Scientist, BC Children’s Hospital
Register Here
- Registration Deadline: 26 February 2024
For full details including speaker biographies, visit the main event page.