Engineering Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC) to Model Neurological Diseases: Symposium and Workshop

Location: JAX Genomic Medicine, Farmington CT

We invite you to join us for a one-day symposium, followed by a 4 day hands-on workshop, focused on the genome editing and use of induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC). The 1-day symposium will be held on May 6, in a hybrid format, and highlights new technologies for genome editing featuring key leaders in the field. The 4-day, in-person, lab-based workshop will provide participants with state-of-the-art knowledge of iPSC disease modeling along with training in associated methods. The workshop will be held May 7-10 and will have limited capacity in order to provide personal support for the training.

Registration is Open

May 06 - 10

2024

About

Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSC) have been used to model many human genetic conditions. iPSCs can be edited to replicate human genetic variants at endogenous levels and can then be differentiated into target cell types, including human brain cells that are difficult to study in vivo. Leveraging expertise, tools and methodologies developed in part through the iPSC neurodegenerative disease initiative (iNDI), we invite you to a one day symposium with thought leaders in the iPSC field that will allow participants to learn and discuss leading edge applications of these techniques. The symposium will be led by the co-directors of the Center for Alzheimer's and Related Dementias' iNDI project, Dr. Mark Cookson (Chief of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIA) and Dr. Michael Ward (Chief of the Inherited Neurodegenerative Diseases Section, NINDS). A virtual option for the symposium is available for those that cannot attend in person.

The symposium will be followed by a 4-day in-person workshop that will provide a small cohort of participants with a practical understanding of the methods for utilization of iPSC resources, including hands-on experience in SNV editing, knockout , and Halo tagging of genes. The workshop will be led by Prof. Bill Skarnes, a recognized leader in stem cell genome engineering and Director of Cellular Engineering at Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, in collaboration with the directors of the iNDI project, Dr. Mark Cookson (Chief of the Laboratory of Neurogenetics, NIA) and Dr. Michael Ward (Chief of the Inherited Neurodegenerative Diseases Section, NINDS).

Workshop Registrations has closed.
Symposium Registration Deadline: April 22 (in-person) or May 5 (virtual)

Sponsored by the Chan-Zuckerberg Initiative (CZI) and by The Jackson Laboratory

Registration

Symposium Registration

Registration Fee: $50 in-person or $20 virtual

Payments and Cancellations

Payments:

Registration is only confirmed once full payment has been received. Payment in full is due 45 days before the start of the course for in-person attendance or due at the time of registration for virtual events. You can pay using Visa, MasterCard, or American Express during registration or select Check Payment. If paying by academic or personal check, payment is due immediately upon acceptance into the workshop. Checks should be made payable to The Jackson Laboratory and mailed to Bank of America, 90260 Collection Center Dr, Chicago, IL 60693. Be sure to include your name and the event title on any checks. Wire transfers will be accepted only with prior authorization; contact the event planner for further instructions. All bank charges associated with payment are the responsibility of the course participant.

Workshop Applicants: At the check out page you can select to pay offline, or by credit card. If a credit card is provided at this time a temporary hold may be placed for up to 7 days. Upon acceptance, the card will automatically be charged the full amount.

Receipts:

Receipts will be provided automatically when payment is received via email through the registration system.

Cancellations and Refunds:

To receive a refund on registration, written cancellation (email) must be received 30 calendar days prior to the start date of the course. Refunds will be subject to administrative fees as follows:

If canceled prior to 30 days from the course start date, you will be refunded your registration & lodging fee less 10% of fees paid as an administrative registration fee.
If canceled 14-29 days prior to the course start date, you will be refunded 50% of your registration & lodging fees.
If canceled less than 14 days prior to the course start date, no refund is available.
If the attendee is not able to attend the course but would like to send a qualified colleague in your place, JAX will transfer your registration to your colleague’s registration at no additional cost.

All events will be held at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, located on the UConn Health Campus in Farmington. Participants accepted to the 4-day hands-on workshop will have prepaid lodging and transportation provided at a local hotel at no cost. Participants only taking part in the 1-day symposium will be responsible for their own travel and lodging.

Homewood Suites by Hilton Hartford-Farmington
2 Farm Glen Blvd, Farmington, CT 06032

Our hotel is a mile from The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine/UConn Health and 10 minutes from Westfarms Mall, Tunxis Country Club, Farmington Polo, West Hartford Center and Central Connecticut State. Includes free hot breakfast.

Courtyard Hartford Farmington
1583 Southeast Rd Farmington, CT 06032

Situated across the street from popular Westfarms Mall, Courtyard Hartford Farmington is 6.5 Miles from downtown Hartford and only 4.0 miles from The Jackson Laboratory. Convenient onsite amenities include an indoor pool, 24-hour fitness center and 24-hour Market with snacks, sodas and sundries.

Hampton Inn & Suites Hartford/Farmington

301 Colt Hwy, Farmington, CT 06032

Located in Farmington just 2.6 miles from The Jackson Laboratory and a 30-minute drive from Bradley International Airport, Hampton Inn & Suites offers 3-star accommodation, as well as a Jacuzzi and an indoor pool. It also features laundry facilities, a 24-hour reception and a 24-hour business center.

Delamar West Hartford

1 Memorial Rd, West Hartford, CT 06107

Styled with a contemporary take on traditional elegance, the 114 rooms and suites at Delamar West Hartford are built to LEED Gold Standards and offer unparalleled luxury and distinctive charm for guests. Situated in the heart of the Blue Back Square neighborhood of West Hartford and close to Bradley Airport, this hotel is 4.0 miles from The Jackson Laboratory.

All events will be held at The Jackson Laboratory for Genomic Medicine, located on the UConn Health Campus in Farmington. Participants are responsible for their own travel arrangements. Attendees accepted to the 4-Day hands-on workshop will be eligible for travel reimbursement.

The closest airport is Bradley International Airport, BDL which is approximately 45 minutes away. Car rental, public transportation, and taxi services are available from Bradley International Airport.

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Engineering Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSC) to Model Neurological Diseases: Symposium and Workshop

Location: JAX Genomic Medicine, Farmington CT

About

Schedule

Speakers

Jimena Andersen, Ph.D.

Emory University

Anne Bang, Ph.D.

Sanford Burnham

Taylor Bertucci, Ph.D.

Neural Stem Cell Institute (NY)

Daryl Bosco, Ph.D.

University of Massachusetts Chan Medical School

Kristen Brennand, Ph.D.

Yale School of Medicine

Claire Clelland, M.D., Ph.D.

University of California San Francisco

Mark Cookson, Ph.D.

National Institute on Aging

Femke Feringa, Ph.D.

VU University Amsterdam

Celeste Karch, Ph.D.

Washington University-St Louis

Manuel Leonetti, Ph.D.

Chan Zuckerberg Biohub

Mahmoud Bukar Maina, Ph.D.

University of Sussex

Enrica Pellegrino, Ph.D.

The Jackson Laboratory

Clive Svedsen, Ph.D.

Cedars Sinai

Martine Therrien, Ph.D.

University of California, Davis

Leslie Thompson, Ph.D.

University of California, Irvine

Kyle Wettschurack, Ph.D.

Purdue University

Selina Wray, Ph.D.

University College London

Su Chun Zhang, M.D., Ph.D.

University of Washington-Madison

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Erin McDevitt, M.S.