The 3rd edition of the Dubai Stem Cell Congress brings together top scientists and researchers in the fields of Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine to exchange insights, foster innovation, and advance therapies in the region. With the theme “Bridging the Future,” under the main platform “Connecting Hope,” this edition will feature inspiring patient success stories, keynote speakers, and panel discussions, with the aim of offering a beacon of hope for a brighter & healthier future. In a significant highlight, the congress will feature a Joint session in collaboration with the International Society for Cell & Gene Therapy (ISCT), further enhancing the impact of stem cell and gene therapies on the future of healthcare.
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Dear Attendees,
It gives us great pleasure to have you join us at Dubai Stem Cell Congress – 3rd Edition which will take place from 25th–26th February, 2025, at the Ritz-Carlton, Dubai International Financial Center (DIFC), to exchange thoughts and expertise in the fields of Stem Cell and Regenerative Medicine, advancing stem cell therapies in the region.
“Connecting Hope” continues to serve as our main innovative platform along with our new theme, “Bridging the Future”. This theme aims to create bridges to the latest technologies and innovations by connecting and inviting top scientists and researchers to Dubai-UAE. We’ve also curated a diverse program highlighting the latest advancements in technologies and treatments, striving to enhance the impact of stem cell research on the future of healthcare.
Discover limitless opportunities with us at the Dubai Stem Cell Congress – 3rd Edition as we unite as a global community that has an impact on healthcare across the globe. Science knows no boundaries, and neither does hope.
We look forward to welcoming you all at Dubai Stem Cell Congress.
Best Regards,
Dr. Fatma Alhashimi
Chairperson, Dubai Stem Cell Congress
Scientific Committee
Dr. Fatma Alhashimi
Chairperson of Dubai Stem Cell Congress Director of Hortman Stem Cell Laboratory UAE
Prof. John Wagner, MD
Director of the Institute for Cell Gene and Immunotherapies University of Minnesota USA
Prof. Kurt Pfannkuche
Medical Faculty University of Cologne Marga-and-Walter-Boll-Laboratory for Cardiac Tissue Engineering Germany
Dr. Essam Abdelalim, PhD
Principal Investigator Head, Laboratory of Pluripotent Stem Cell Disease Modeling, Sidra Medicine Qatar
Khadija Alsulaimi
Chairman, ENA Midwifery Society Director, Nursing Department Latifa Women & Children Hospital UAE
Dr. Sarkawt Hamad
Regenerative Medicine Scientist Marga-and-Walter-Boll-Laboratory for Cardiac Tissue Engineering Germany
Dr. Edward Guindi
Gynaecologist & Former CEO Cord: USE USA
Dr. Khulood Mohamed Alsayegh
Head of Clinical Standards and Guidelines Section Health Policies and Standard Department Dubai Health Authority UAE
Mrs. Kim Petrella
Nurse Coordinator Umbilical Cord Blood International Educator, Trainer and Speaker Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware USASpeakers
Prof. Dimitrios Mougiakakos
Director of Department of Hematology, Oncology, and Cell Therapy
Otto-von-Guericke University Magdeburg
Germany
Prof. Koichi Nakayama, MD, PhD
Professor and Chairman
Department of Regenerative Medicine and Biomedical Engineering
Faculty of Medicine
Saga University
Prof. Jun Wu, PhD
Associate Professor Department of Molecular Biology UT Southwestern Medical Center Dallas, TX, USA
Prof. John E. J. Rasko, AO
Faculty of Medicine & Health, The University of Sydney Head of Department, Cell & Molecular Therapies, Royal Prince Alfred Hospital, Sydney Local Health District Deputy Director & Head, Gene and Stem Cell Therapy Program, Centenary Institute
Dr. Essam Abdelalim, PhD
Principle Investigator Head, Laboratory of Pluripotent Stem Cell Disease Modeling Sidra Medicine Qatar
Dr. Sarkawt Hamad
Regenerative Medicine Scientist Marga-and-Walter-Boll Laboratory for Cardiac Tissue Engineering Germany
Prof. Kurt Pfannkuche
Medical Faculty University of Cologne Marga-and Walter Bolls Laboratory for Cardiac Tissue Engineering Germany
Prof. John Wagner, MD
Director of the Institute for Cell Gene and Immunotherapies University of Minnesota USA
Prof. Halvard B. Bönig, PhD
Professor of Transfusion Medicine, Translational Development of Cellular Therapies Institute for Transfusion Medicine and Immunohematology Goethe University Frankfurt, Germany
Prof. Jennifer Yunyan Zhang, PhD
Professor
Department of Dermatology and Pathology
Duke University, School of Medicine
North Carolina, USA
Dr. Shinsuke Yoshida, PhD
Senior Manager
Research and Development Center
CiRA Foundation,
Kyoto University, Japan
Mrs. Kim Petrella
Nurse Coordinator,
Umbilical Cord Blood International Educator, Trainer and Speaker
Clinical Instructor, University of Delaware
USA
Dr. Laura Barrachina Porcar, PhD
Senior Scientist “Manuel López” fellow
School of Veterinary
Animal Anatomy, Embryology and Genetics
Spain
Dr. Ulf Grawunder
Co-founder & CEO
T-CURX GmbH
Würzburg, Germany
Dr. Felician Stancioiu
Medical Director
Bio-Forum Foundation
Bucharest, Romania
apl. Prof. Klaus Cichutek, PhD
Goethe University
Frankfurt/Main
Germany
Prof. Quinn P. Peterson, PhD
Senior Associate Consultant
Assistant Professor of Physiology
Physiology and Biomedical Engineering
Mayo Clinic, Rocheste, MN
USA
Prof. Jeffrey S.. Miller, MD
Professor of Medicine
Section Head, BMT and Cell Therapy
Division of Hematology, Oncology and Transplantation
Deputy Director, Masonic Cancer Center
University of Minnesota Cancer Center
Minneapolis, MN
USA
Prof. Peter Droge
Associate Professor (Emeritus)
School of Biological Sciences,
Nanyang Technological University (NTU)
Singapore
Dr. Didier Nouzies
Chairman and CEO
CORDSAVINGS SA
Stem Cells Biobank
Monthey, Switzerland
Dr. Sai Kiang Lim, PhD
Research Director
Paracrine Therapeutics
Singapore
Prof. Dr. rer. nat. Bernd Giebel
Professor, University Hospital Essen
Founder and Chief Scientific Officer
Exosla Therapeutics
Germany
Prof Ke Cheng
Professor of Biomedical Engineering
Columbia University
New York
Prof. Yi Zhang, PhD
Executive Director
Zhongyuan Cellular and Immunotherapy Laboratory
Henan, China
Dr. Khulood Mohamed Alsayegh
Head of Clinical Standards and Guidelines Section
Health Policies and Standard Department
Dubai Health Authority
UAE
Workshop Speakers
Ms. Ebru Aksoy
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
Interdisciplinary Program in Health Science (IPHS)
University of Cologne
Germany
Dr. Dzihan Abazovic
President of Global Regenerative Academy
Emergency Medicine Specialist
Medical Director, B.L.A & Co DOO
Belgrade, Serbia
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