SCSS SYMPOSIUM 2016

Welcome to the the Stem Cell Society Singapore's (SCSS) Symposium 2016 webpage. Our 8th Annual Symposium will be held on the 7- 8 November 2016 at Biopolis, Singapore.

We have put together a programme themed "Modeling Cell Fate & Development".

Synopsis of the Symposium: Each year the Singapore Stem Cell Society (SSCS) holds a scientific symposium that brings together the members of our society with local and international researchers who share a common interest in stem cells. One of the wonderful aspects about stem cell research is that it is leading to exciting discoveries in basic biology that are then being translated into treatments for diseases. Fundamental to translating basic research on stem cells into clinically viable applications is the ability to control cell fates. By directing stem cells into cell types of interest they can be used to model human diseases, to provide cells for transplantation, and to unearth fundamental concepts in developmental biology. The SSCS Symposium 2016 will focus on basic and translational research to understand and exploit the value of controlling stem cell fates.

Session Topics:

1. Organoids
   
   
2. LineageSpecification
   
   
3. Neural Development
   
   
4. Cardiac Development
   
   
5. Regeneration
   
   

Confirmed Speakers

Juergen KNOBLICH Institute of Molecular Biotechnology, Austria Huck Hui NG Genome Institute of Singapore     Mark RICHARDS National University of Singapore, SG Confirmed Plenary Speakers: Li ZENG National Neuroscience Institue, SG Ashley SEIFERT University of Kentucky,US Joshua BRICKMAN Universityof Copenhagen, Denmark Hongjun SONG Johns Hopkins University, US Lena HO Institute of Medical Biology, SG Nicolas PLACHTA Institute of Molecular & Cell Biology, SG Carol READHEAD University of Southern California, US Hongyan WANG DUKE-NUS, SG Christine CHEUNG Institute of Molecular and Cell Biology, SG   Xin CHEN Johns Hopkins University, US Hynek WICHTERLE Columbia University, US Kat HADJANTONAKIS Memorial Sloan Kettering, US Akshay BHINGE Genome Institute of Singapore, SG NG Shy Chang Genome Institute of Singapore, SG Mahmoud POULADI Translational Laboratory in Genetic Medicine, SG XIA Yun Nanyang Technological University, SG Marc LEUSHACKE Institute of Medical Biology, SG

Venue
Auditorium, Level 2
Matrix Building
30 Biopolis Street
Singapore 138671

Call for Oral Presentation Abstracts & Poster Abstracts

All abstract submissions require registration to the symposium.

Abstracts must be submitted during online registration taking into consideration the relevant submission deadlines.

Poster Abstract template:

Download Abstract Template

Registration & Payment

Registration Fees

Category	Early Bird (until 13 Sept 16)	Regular (from 14 Sep to 24 Oct 16)
Ordinary/Life Members	$250	$350
Student Members	$150	$250
Non-Members	$500	$650
Group Registration	- 10% on PRR*	- 10% on PRR*
Onsite Registration	NA	add $S200 to Regular fees
* PRR, Prevailing Registration Rate

Individual Registration:
Registration of individual delegates is through the online registration portal which opens on the 11 March2016.
Payment will be through PayPal and requires either a PayPal account or a valid Credit Card.

Group Registration:
We encourage group registration with discounted registration fees for institutions and organizations who wish to register more than 3 members/staff together. Contact symposium@stemcell.org.sg for further information. Deadline for the submission of the Group registration is 15th October 2016.

On-site registration will be available with an administrational fee of $200 added to the respective Regular fee category. On-site registration is subject to availability of seats and is by CASH or Credit Card.

The registration fee includes:
 Symposium booklet including programme and abstracts of plenary talks
   and poster presentations.
 Access to all symposium sessions and official events.
 F&B during tea breaks, lunches and official evening networking sessions.

Cancellation Policy
Cancellations may be considered until the 6th September 2016. Notification of cancellation must be submitted to SCSS in writing. A cancellation fee of $75 will apply to cancellations received by 6th of September, 2016. No refunds will be given for cancellations received after 6th of September 2016.

Please contact symposium@stemcell.org.sg for queries.