Molecules in the Mountains Conference
Molecules in the Mountains is a free life science conference geared toward students, scientists and regional business people.
Co-hosted by the Western Office of the North Carolina Biotechnology Center and Western Carolina University, the event will consist of a series of short talks and two poster sessions. This year’s theme is modern human medicine, with experts discussing topics such as regeneration of tissues and organs, personalized medicine and genetic therapies.
The keynote speaker will be Justin Strader, a founder of Humacyte, a Morrisville-based company that used North Carolina Biotechnology Center funding to become a $200 million company. Humacyte is currently in clinical trials testing the efficacy of bioengineered blood vessels that can potentially be used in kidney dialysis, arterial disease treatment and remediating traumatic injuries.
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Registration
Deadline for registration is Friday, April 6.
More Information
The deadline for submitting an abstract for presentation is Friday, March 23, with any subject welcome. The conference is left intentionally broad to bring together a diversity of people and range of stimulating topics.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided at no charge. For questions and more information, please visit the event page or call 828-227-2203.
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Western Carolina University
A.K. Hinds University Center
245 Memorial Drive
Cullowhee, NC 28723