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Media Advisory - Leading stem cell scientists to dispel misconceptions and inspire high school students

WHAT: Let’s Talk Science volunteers at The University of Toronto, in partnership with the Stem Cell Network, are hosting a full-day symposium about stem cell biology for senior-level high school students.

The event, called StemCellTalks, will provide a forum for approximately 150 students to discuss stem cell biology and stem cell banking with leading scientists and ethicists, including Stem Cell Network researcher James Till, OC, O.Ont, FRSC, a Canadian founder of stem cell research.

Following presentations from leading experts in the field of stem cell biology and ethics, students will break into small discussion groups, led by graduate students and post-doctoral fellows from The University of Toronto, where they will engage in problem-solving activities relating to stem cell biology and practical ethics.

WHEN: Friday, March 12, 2010, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

WHERE: MaRS Collaboration Auditorium, 101 College Street, Toronto, Ontario

NOTE: James Till will deliver a keynote speech at 9:20 a.m., describing his and Ernest McCullough’s 1960s experiments, which demonstrated the existence of stem cells. At 10:45 a.m.: opening presentation, Stem Cells 101. Student discussion groups follow at 11:30 a.m. Afternoon presentation, beginning at 12:30 p.m., covers the topic of private vs. public cord blood stem cell banking. Student discussion groups follow at 1:30 p.m.

Media are invited to the scientist presentations and student breakout sessions.

MEDIA CONTACT: Angela McDonald, 416-458-1869, angelacm@sickkids.ca