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Sanford Stem Cell Institute Seminar Series

The Sanford Stem Cell Institute Seminar Series is CME accredited and features twice-monthly lectures that delve into the topics of stem cell science and regenerative medicine. Zoom and in-person attendance options are available, and RSVP is not required. All are welcome, including physicians, other medical professionals, researchers, faculty, academic leaders, students and members of the general public.

 

March 2026

 

Robert Paulson"Regulation of Stress Erythropoiesis By Inflammatory Signals." Robert Paulson, PhD, Professor Center for Molecular Immunology and Infectious Disease Department of Veterinary and Biomedical Sciences, Penn State University

Thursday, March 26, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (PT)

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April 2026

 

Monica ShokeenMonica Shokeen, PhD, Associate Professor of Radiology, WashU Medicine, Mallinckrodt Institute of Radiology

Thursday, April 9, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (PT)

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Stephanie Xie"Inflammatory Memory in Human Hematopoietic Stem Cells as a Driver of Clonal Selection in Aging and Cancer." Stephanie Xie, PhD, Scientist, Princess Margaret Cancer Centre, University of Toronto

Monday, April 20, 9:30-10:30 a.m. (PT)

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Future Series Speakers & Dates

April 23, Charles Murry, MD, PhD, Univ. of Southern California

May 14, Kathrin Plath, PhD, UC Los Angeles

May 28, Col. Vic Suarez, Blue Zone Bio and Eric Van Giessen, PhD, EPOCH Epigenetics

June 11, David T. Teachey, MD, Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia

June 25, Iannis Aifantis, PhD, New York University

Sept. 10, Cynthia Dunbar, MD, National Institutes of Health

Sept. 2, Joe Costello, PhD, UC San Francisco

Oct. 8, William Weiss, MD, PhD, UC San Francisco

Nov. 12, Jennifer Garrison, PhD, UC San Francisco

Dec. 10, Sohail Tavazoie, MD, PhD, Rockefeller University

CME Accreditation Statement:

The UC San Diego School of Medicine is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Continuing Medical Education (ACCME) to provide continuing medical education for physicians. The UC San Diego School of Medicine designates this live activity for a maximum of 1 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s). Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Learning Objectives:

At the conclusion of the activity, the participants will be able to:
  • Treat patients with stem cells more effectively as a result of multidisciplinary discussion
  • Disseminate the latest research and clinical advances on stem cells and regenerative medicine to promote improved strategies and methodologies
  • Promote further investigation into topics involving stem cells and regenerative medicine
  • Translate stem cell and regenerative medicine research from bench to bedside