Edmonton Protocol 25th Anniversary Celebration

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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.

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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.

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Speakers:

Bernhard Hering

James Shapiro

Gregory Korbutt

Sonja Schrepfer

Sue Tsai, Gairdner Early Career Investigator 2024

Minna Woo

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

 

 

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