BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-/-/EN BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:iFetis - International Fetal Transplantation and Immunology Society UID:1020 DESCRIPTION:This two-day conference will cover the very latest research and progress in fetal immunology\, transplantation and genetic therapy.\nHear the latest about clinical trials treating genetic disease before birth including OI\, thalassaemia\, metabolic liver disorders and skin conditions.\nGet up to speed with vector systems including fetal gene editing.\nUpdate on latest progress in the artificial placenta systems\, and how they are shedding light on fetal development and nutrition.\nLearn about our new understanding of the developing fetal immune system.\n\nInvited speakers:\n1. Understanding liver regeneration to develop cell therapies\nProfessor Stuart Forbes\, Chair of Transplatation and Regenerative Medicine & Director\, Institute for Regeneration and Repair and Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Institute for Regeneration and Repair\, University of Edinburgh.\n\n2. Enhancing thymic function to improve T-cell immunity in aged\nDr Jennifer Cowan\, Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow\, Institute of Immunity and Transplantation\, University College London\n\nRegistration is £150 face-to-face for the 2 days including lunch and refreshments.\nRegistration for virtual attendance is £50\n\n DTSTAMP:20230519T121700Z DTSTART:20230616T073000Z DTEND:20230617T150000Z LOCATION:Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinbugh, EH2 1JQ END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR