Register today for the 2nd Annual CDI User Group Meeting. This event will bring together scientists from around the world to discuss innovative iPSC-based research being performed at academic, biotechnology, and pharmaceutical institutions.
Dates: Aug 26 - 28, 2013
Location: Monona Terrace, Madison, Wisconsin
Focus areas: Discovery, Toxicity, Disease Research,
and Regenerative Medicine
Interested in presenting a poster or talk at the CDI User Group Meeting? Complete the following form and click Submit. You will be notified if your abstract is selected for a poster or talk.
Upon acceptance of your abstract, presentation of your poster or talk will require registration for the CDI User Group Meeting.
Agenda |
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Monday, Aug 26 |
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1:00 pm - 5:00 pm |
CDI Group Tours |
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6:00 pm - 8:00 pm |
Welcome reception |
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Tuesday, Aug 27 |
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7:15 am - 8:00 am |
Breakfast, exhibit and poster setup |
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8:00 am - 8:45 am |
Welcome |
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8:45 am - 11:30 am |
Session 1: Disease Modeling & Tissue Engineering |
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11:55 pm - 1:25 pm |
Lunch, exhibits, poster session |
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1:50 pm - 5:15 pm |
Session 2: Toxicity |
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6:30 pm - 10:00 pm |
Dinner and social event |
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Wednesday, Aug 28 |
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7:15 am - 8:00 am |
Breakfast, exhibits, poster session |
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8:00 am - 8:20 am |
Opening remarks |
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8:20 am - 3:00 pm |
Session 3: Drug Discovery |
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12:05 pm - 1:30 pm |
Lunch, exhibits, poster session |
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3:00 pm - 3:30 pm |
Group discussion, wrap-up |
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Hilton Madison Monona Terrace
9 East Wilson Street
Madison, Wisconsin 53703
Rate: $179 per night.
Ground transportation: A complimentary (gratuity-based) shuttle will be available for round trip transportation between the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace and Madison's primary airport, the Dane County Regional Airport.
Making a reservation: Please call Kalen Donaldson at (415) 451-1980.
Overlooking Lake Monona and connected to the convention center by an enclosed, climate-controlled walkway, the Hilton Madison Monona Terrace is just a short walk from the Wisconsin Capitol Building, cultural venues, fine dining, the University of Wisconsin and a robust downtown shopping district.
UW Memorial Union
Drink in views of Lake Mendota, one of the lakes that give Madison its miles of waterfront, along with your pint at the Memorial Union Terrace at the University of Wisconsin, an outdoor four-tiered space with candy-colored chairs, a lakefront path and live music in the warm months.
State Street
This seven-block bustling thoroughfare, which runs between Capitol Square and the university, buzzes with activity day and night, offering a diverse array of coffeehouses, ethnic restaurants, bookstores, art galleries and specialty shops.
Chazen Museum of Art
This art museum's impressive collection includes prints, photographs, paintings and sculptures from prehistoric times to modern day. Special exhibitions showcasing local artists take place throughout the year.
University of Wisconsin-Madison Arboretum
Since 1934 the Arboretum has been dedicated to restoring the land, advancing the science and practice of ecological restoration, and fostering Aldo Leopold’s land ethic. Dedicated staffs, students, faculty and volunteers have created a rich landscape, renowned for its prairies, savannas, forests and wetlands -- and for the beauty of its gardens in spring with lilacs, magnolias and crabapples.
Wisconsin State Capitol
The majestic Roman Renaissance-style State Capitol has the only granite dome in the U.S. and inside has over 40 different types of stone from around the world as well as murals and handmade furniture. The observation deck, open in the summer, offers views of the city and surrounding lakes. Capitol Square plays host to state events throughout the year including Farmers Markets and Folk Festivals.
Old Fashioned
23 North Pinckney Street | (608) 310-4545
Inspired by the traditions of Wisconsin taverns and supper clubs, The Old Fashioned exists to pay tribute to the foods and spirits that make our state famous.
Graze
1 South Pinckney Street | (608) 251-2700
Inspired by the New York gastro pub scene, the menus feature a range of classics executed on a higher level than traditional pub food.
L’ Etoile
1 South Pinckney Street | (608) 251-0500
At L’Etoile, every menu is carefully composed to highlight our local farms’ best ingredients.
Merchant
121 South Pinckney Street | (608) 259-9799
Celebrating the American Craft Movement through a passion for quality ingredients, honest and simple cooking, and the American craft of bartending
Essen Haus
514 East Wilson Street | (608) 255-4674
A festive Bavarian atmosphere awaits you at the Essen Haus, Madison's best German restaurant and trinken halle. Let the authentic decor captivate you as you tap your toes to live oompah music. The old world tradition of a friendly staff dressed in dirndls and lederhosen will welcome you.
There is a full listing of restaurants in the downtown area available from the
Greater Madison Convention and Visitors Bureau.
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Join Cellular Dynamics as a sponsor of its 2nd
Annual User Group Meeting. During this multi-day
scientific forum, key opinion leaders from academia,
government, biotech, and pharma will share their vision,
investigations, and future plans for working with human
cells derived from iPSCs, including iCell® technology.
Download the sponsor prospectus
The 2013 meeting is expected to attract a diverse group of 150+ attendees from a wide range of institutions.
A variety of sponsorship packages are available. Download the sponsor prospectus. Please contact Marissa Stafford, Meeting Manager, Cellular Dynamics, for a sponsor application and pricing information.
Kalen Donaldson
Registration Manager
(415) 451-1980
kalen@eci-events.com
Marissa Stafford
Meeting Manager, Cellular Dynamics
mstafford@cellulardynamics.com
