Wednesday, May 14, 2003

Date & Time: Wednesday, May 14, 2003 at the Cynwyd Club, Bala Cynwyd, PA; Mixer, 5:30 PM; Dinner, 6:30 PM; Talk and Business Session, 7:30 PM.

Speaker Topic: A Review of Stem Cell research in the US Dr. Ihor Lemischka, Professor of Molecular Biology, Princeton University

Abstract: : Dr. Lemischka will describe and outline the current research in this field, to help attendees better understand controversial aspects as well as goals and important discoveries that could be made.

Biography: Currently, Dr. Lemischka is a Professor of Molecular Biology in the Department of Molecular Biology at Princeton University. He earned his undergraduate degree from John Hopkins in 1976 and his Ph.D. from MIT in 1982 and has authored many articles and books, primarily in the field of hematopoietic stem cells.

In order to ensure normal lifelong blood function and avoid proliferative disorders such as leukemia, the mechanisms that govern the hematopoietic system must be tightly controlled and flexible. The unifying goal of Dr. Lemischka's studies is a direct cellular, molecular, and functional analysis of hematopoietic stem cells. His previous in vivo and cellular studies provide a database with which to evaluate experimental results and his molecular studies provide candidate components of regulatory mechanisms. He believe that an integrated strategy, which encompasses diverse experimental approaches, will be necessary to ultimately unravel the exact mechanisms responsible for stem cell function in hematopoiesis.

Location: The Cynwyd Club, 332 Trevor Lane, Bala Cynwyd, PA 19004. From City Line Ave. (Route # 1) drive north on Conshohocken State Road (Route # 23) about 3 long blocks. Continue north on Trevor Lane instead of following Route #23 left. At "Y" in road one block north on Trevor Lane turn left where clubhouse and parking are on the left side of the road. Please park in lot if space is available; otherwise park on Trevor Lane. If lost, call the club a 610-667-4524.

Reservation: To make or cancel a dinner reservation, e-mail CCNReservation@aol.com or call the
ACS office at 215-382-1589 (leave message on voicemail if necessary). Fee, including food and beverages, is $20 provided reservations are made before 6 PM Friday, May 9th ; $25 if made subsequently by 10 AM Monday, May 12th. If no reservation is made by the final deadline, food and beverages will not be available unless a cancellation occurs. No-shows will be invoiced. No reservation is required for talk only; however, we ask that you please register so that we can notify you of any change in plans.