Date: May 12 - 15, 2010

Location: Heidelberg, Germany

The conference series aims to incorporate basic, translational and clinical aspects of stem cell research into a single framework. The mechanisms that

generate and maintain mammalian embryonic and tissue-specific stem cell populations will be discussed, as will the application of this knowledge to

regenerative medicine and cancer biology. In particular, the role of induced pluripotentcy and cancer stem cells will be highlighted. Non-mammalian model

systems will be included as they provide strong forward genetics, and also opportunities for in vivo pharmacological screening. The goal is to give

participants an overview of the model systems and scientific and logistic framework involved in gaining and exploiting basic knowledge of stem cell biology.