Cystic Fibrosis/Diabetes Research Center Workshop

Please join us for the second CFRTC/DRC workshop that features local speakers working in the areas of cystic fibrosis and diabetes/metabolism, with a focus on group discussion and interaction. The morning will include a keynote address from Dr. John Engelhardt from the University of Iowa. This event is designed to foster new interactions and collaborations between investigators interested in these areas, and to make people aware of funding opportunities in this area. This event is jointly sponsored by the NIDDK funded P30 CF Research Translation Center and P30 Diabetes Research Center.

Keynote Speaker
Insights from Modeling Cystic Fibrosis Related Diabetes in the Ferret
John Engelhardt, PhD
DEO and Chair, Anatomy and Cell Biology
Director, Gene Therapy Center for Cystic Fibrosis and Other Genetic Diseases

Presentations and discussion
Steven Kahn, MD, ChB
Chair and Professor, Division of Metabolism, Endocrinology and Nutrition Director, Diabetes Research Center

Marika Bogdani, MD, PhD
Matrix Biology Program, Benaroya Research Institute

Schedule of Events
Coffee & pastries…………….. 8:45-9:00am
Opening comments………….. 9:00-9:15am
Presentations/discussion….. 9:15-10:45am
Keynote speaker…………….. 10:45-11:45am
Closing remarks/discussion.11:45-12:00pm

For more information and questions, contact:
Donna Crist (206) 884-7554
donna.crist@seattlechildrens.org

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