Edmonton Protocol 25th Anniversary Celebration


Join the Alberta Diabetes Institute and the Gairdner Foundation in marking the 25th anniversary of the groundbreaking Edmonton Protocol — a landmark in the treatment of Type 1 diabetes that made insulin independence a reality for many.
Public Celebration– June 4, 2025
Location: Telus Centre, University of Alberta
Celebrate this milestone with opening remarks from Dr. Bernhard Hering, followed by a panel discussion on the past, present, and future of islet cell replacement therapies. The evening concludes with a networking reception in the Telus Centre foyer.
Register HERE
Scientific Gairdner Symposium– June 5, 2025
Location: Telus Centre, University of Alberta
A full-day symposium featuring leading experts presenting on:
- Beta Cell Replacement Therapy
- Autoimmunity and Inflammation
- Islet Cell Biology
The event wraps up with a forward-looking discussion on the future of islet cell therapy and the integration of basic and clinical research.
Register HERE
Speakers:
Bernhard Hering
James Shapiro
Gregory Korbutt
Sonja Schrepfer
Sue Tsai, Gairdner Early Career Investigator 2024
Pere Santamaria
Rebecca Hull-Meichle
Vira Kravets
Patrick MacDonald
Schedule
Agenda EP25
25th Anniversary Celebration
4:00 - 4:30 p.m.: Registration
4:30 - 4:45 p.m.: Opening Remarks
4:45 - 5:15 p.m.: Keynote Speaker - Bernard Hering
5:15 - 5:45 p.m.: Q&A with Expert Panel
5:45 - 6:30 p.m.: Networking
Agenda Scientific Symposium
8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.: Registration
8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.: Keynote Speaker - Bernard Hering
9:30 a.m. - 9:40 a.m.: Break
9:40 a.m. - 11:10 a.m.: Session 1 - Beta Cell Replacement Therapy
Gregory Korbutt, Sonja Schrepfer, James Shapiro
11:10 a.m. - 11:20 a.m.: Break
11:20 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.: Session 2 - Autoimmunity and Inflammation
Sue Tsai, Minna Woo, Pere Santamaria
12:50 p.m. - 1:50 p.m.: Break
1:50 p.m. - 3:20 p.m.: Session 3 - Islet Cell Biology
Rebecca Hull-Meichle, Vira Kravets, Patrick MacDonald
3:20 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.: Break
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.: Wrap-up session
Location
Telus International Centre (TEL), 87 Avenue Northwest, Edmonton, AB, Canada