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May 24, 2004
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8:25
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Welcome and Introductions
Richard T. Johnson, Johns Hopkins University
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Session I: Emerging Therapies and Evaluation of Their Potential
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8:30
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Cell Death and Plasticity: Identifying Therapeutic Targets for the Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
Alan Faden, Georgetown University
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8:55
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Oxidative Stress and Cell Death: An Overview of Stroke Research and Lessons for Spinal Cord Injuries
Pak Chan, Stanford University
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9:20
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Developing Animal Models for Spinal Cord Injuries
Michael Beattie, Ohio State University
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Session II: Stem and Olfactory Ensheathing Cells
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10:20
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Potentials and Pitfalls of Stem Cell Therapies: Lessons Learned from the Treatment of Cancer
Irving Weissman, Stanford University
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10:45
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Is There a Role for Stem Cell Treatments for Patients with Spinal Cord Injuries?
Evan Snyder, Burnham Institute, San Diego
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11:10
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Olfactory Ensheathing Cell Transplants as a Treatment for Spinal Cord Injuries
Geoff Raisman, National Institute for Medical Research, London, United Kingdom
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