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SUMMARY:FDA-NIH Rare Disease Day 2025
DESCRIPTION:FDA-NIH Rare Disease Day 2025 \nFeb. 27-28\, 2025 \nBethesda\, MD \nPoster Presentation \nKaveena Autar\, PhD \nAbout Rare Disease Day:  Rare Disease Day is a day to raise awareness among both lawmakers and the general public about rare diseases and their impacts on patients’ lives.  NIH/NCATS and the FDA are sponsoring a shared Rare Disease Day event this year.  They are aiming to inform patients\, researchers\, caretakers\, and advocacy groups about the latest research for this underserved population. \nThis is a free event open to the public. Learn more and register at https://ncats.nih.gov/news-events/events/rddhttps://www.gsa2024.org/ \nMake sure to stop by and see Dr. Autar if you’re there!
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/fda-nih-rare-disease-day-2025/
LOCATION:NIH Main Campus
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SUMMARY:Ask Me Anything: Body-on-a-Chip
DESCRIPTION:Ask Me Anything: Body-on-a-Chip \nInvited Speaker \nMichael Shuler\, PhD\, Hesperos President \nJan. 31st\, 4:00 pm GMT/11:00 AM EST \nAbout the Ask Me Anything: Body-on-a-Chip:  Organized by Technology Networks\, this is an open session for a live audience to ask Dr. Shuler anything about microfluidic devices and his work in the MPS field. \nRegister to attend or watch virtually free at https://www.technologynetworks.com/tn/ask-me-anythings/ask-me-anything-body-on-a-chip-373531
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/ask-me-anything-body-on-a-chip/
LOCATION:Virtual
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SUMMARY:Advances in Developing Medical Countermeasures Against Opioids and Drug-Induced Respiratory Depression Meeting
DESCRIPTION:Advances in Developing Medical Countermeasures Against Opioids and Drug-Induced Respiratory Depression Meeting \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“Multi-organ human-on-a-chip system to address overdose and recovery for efficacy and off-target toxicity for evaluations of therapeutics”\nSession 3: Drug Development Tools and Models\, Dec. 18th\, 9:40 am \nAbout the 2024 NIAID Advances in Developing Medical Countermeasures Against Opioids and Drug-Induced Respiratory Depression:  Sponsored by the NIH\, NIAID\, and BARDA\, this meeting will gather leaders in academia\, industry\, and government to discuss the latest research on opioid and other drug-induced toxicities.  They will also address knowledge gaps on changes that occur following acute exposure to opioids\, and discuss the current state of the field. \nLearn more at https://web.cvent.com/event/0e39e595-3a25-4445-bf9d-7318d6482996/summary
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/2024-niaid-advances-in-developing-medical-countermeasures/
LOCATION:NIAID Conference Center\, 5601 Fishers Lane\, Rockville\, MD\, 20852
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20241204T100000
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SUMMARY:The 3Rs Collaborative Microphysiological Systems Webinar Series: Oncology MPS
DESCRIPTION:The 3Rs Collaborative Microphysiological Systems Webinar Series: Oncology MPS \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \nDec. 4th\, 10:00 am – 1:00 pm EST \n“Hesperos will be one of nine companies presenting on oncology MPS.” \nAbout the 3Rs Collaborative MPS Webinar Series:  Beginning December of 2021\, the 3Rs Collaborative (3RsC) and International Consortium for Innovation & Quality (IQ) Microphysiological Systems (MPS) groups worked together to establish a webinar series. This webinar series aims to facilitate communication between MPS stakeholders\, specifically technology providers and end-users.  Webinars are composed of a series of 15-minute long presentations from each company\, followed by a 30 minute long question & answer roundtable.  The 3Rs Collaborative partners with organizations across academia and industry to improve the lives of research animals by promoting the principles of Replacement\, Reduction\, and Refinement. \nRegister free to watch Dr. Hickman’s presentation at https://3rc.org/events/mps-webinars/ \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/the-3rs-collaborative-microphysiological-systems-webinar-series-oncology-mps/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241121
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SUMMARY:Florida Innovation Conference\, powered by BioFlorida
DESCRIPTION:Florida Innovation Conference \nInvited Speaker \nJ. Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \nTrack A: Growth Company Spotlights | Biotechnology and Pharmaceuticals \nNov. 19\, 10:45-11:45 am EST \nHesperos at the Florida Innovation Conference \nWe will be at Booth #27.  Stop by and see us! \nAbout the Florida Innovation Conference: The Florida Innovation Conference\, organized by BioFlorida\, brings researchers\, entrepreneurs\, executives\, and policymakers together to discuss the latest news in the life sciences industry and to strategize on Florida’s life sciences industry path forward.  BioFlorida is the voice of Florida’s life sciences industry\, representing 8\,600 establishments and research organizations in the BioPharma\, MedTech\, Digital Health and Health Systems that collectively employ nearly 107\,000 Floridians.  This year’s meeting will be held in Orlando\, FL\, Nov 18-20. \nLearn more and register at https://www.bioflorida.com/page/About2024
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/florida-innovation-conference-powered-by-bioflorida/
LOCATION:Walt Disney World Swan\, Orlando\, FL\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20241118
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241120
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SUMMARY:World Pharma 2024
DESCRIPTION:World Pharma 2024 \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“Human-on-a-chip systems as pre-clinical models for neurological diseases and disorders” \nNov. 19\, 11:10 am EST \nAbout World Pharma 2024:  World Pharma 2024 is a virtual gathering for the health industry professionals worldwide.  Directors\, scientists\, professors\, and research scholars are invited to share their research and discuss emerging technological trends in the pharmaceutical industry. This an international platform to share knowledge and learn about new discoveries in the area of drug development.  This year’s virtual meeting is Nov 18-19\, 2024. \nLearn more and register at https://pharmaconference.pagicle.com/
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/world-pharma-2024/
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SUMMARY:60th Interagency Botulism Research Coordinating Committee Meeting (IBRCC)
DESCRIPTION:60th Interagency Botulism Research Coordinating Committee Meeting (IBRCC) \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“Human neuromuscular junction model for botulinum toxin evaluation for toxicity as well as therapeutic applications” \nNov. 18th\, 4:05 pm EST \n 
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/60th-interagency-botulism-research-coordinating-committee-meeting-ibrcc/
LOCATION:Courtyard by Marriott Atlanta Decatur Downtown/Emory
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241117
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SUMMARY:GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting
DESCRIPTION:GSA 2024 Annual Scientific Meeting \nPoster Presentation \nKaveena Autar\, PhD \nPoster #270 \n“Investigating Drug-Induced Dementia in a CNS MPS Assessing Deficits in LTP From Anticholinergic Cognitive Burden” \nNov. 15\, 2:00-3:15 PST \nAbout GSA:  GSA 2024\, organized by the Gerontological Society of America\, is a premier annual scientific meeting for cutting-edge scholarship\, research\, and networking relating to the fields of aging and gerontology.  GSA’s mission is to promote the study of aging and disseminate information to scientists\, decision makers\, and the general public. Founded in 1945\, GSA is the driving force behind advancing innovation in aging — both domestically and internationally.  This year’s scientific meeting will be in Seattle\, WA\, Nov 13-16th. \nLearn more and register at https://www.gsa2024.org/ \nMake sure to stop by and see Dr. Autar if you’re there!
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/gsa-2024-annual-scientific-meeting/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Poster Presentation
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241109
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SUMMARY:Discovery US 2024
DESCRIPTION:Discovery US 2024 \nInvited Speaker \n J Hickman\, Chief Scientist \n“Organ-On-Chip & MPS Systems For Neurodegenerative Diseases” \nNov. 7\, 3:05 PM\, Track 2: Novel Models for ADME-Tox Research & Disease Modelling \nAbout Discovery US:  Discovery US supports the discovery of novel therapeutics by brining together experts in target discovery and validation from across small & large biopharma organizations to discuss how the newest therapeutic paradigms can overcome historic challenges in drug development and provide optimized\, novel drug candidates.  Sessions will showcase key platforms and new technologies impacting early drug pipelines.  This year’s meeting will be in Boston\, MA\, Nov 7-8th. \nLearn more and register at https://oxfordglobal.com/discovery-development/events/discovery-us-2024# \nWe hope to see you there!
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/discovery-us-congress-by-oxford-bio/
CATEGORIES:Invited Speaker
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20241010
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SUMMARY:Neuroscience 2024
DESCRIPTION:Neuroscience 2024 \nPoster Presentation \nBrittany Robaina-Caicedo \nPoster C18 \n“Development and Validation of a Functional Human-On-A-Chip Model of Autoimmune Polyneuropathy.” \nOct. 8\, 10:00-11:00 am CST \nAbout Neuroscience:  Neuroscience 2024\, organized by the Society for Neuroscience\, is an annual scientific meeting for neuroscientists from around the world congregate to discover new ideas\, share their research\, and experience the best the field has to offer. \nLearn more and register at https://www.sfn.org/meetings/neuroscience-2024 \nMake sure to stop by and see Brittany if you’re there!
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/neuroscience-2024/
LOCATION:McCormick Place Convention Center
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DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240919
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SUMMARY:Labroots Cell Biology Virtual Event Series
DESCRIPTION:Labroots Cell Biology Virtual Events Series \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“Human-On-a-Chip for Therapeutic Index & Toxicity” \nSept. 18th\, on demand all day \nAbout the Labroots Cell Biology Virtual Event Series:  This virtual event provides a place for interdisciplinary exchange and knowledge-sharing opportunities.  Leading experts\, researchers\, and innovators will share breakthroughs and discuss the latest trends and methodologies in cell biology. \nRegister free to watch Dr. Hickman’s presentation at https://www.labroots.com/virtual-event/cell-biology-2024
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SUMMARY:PCRM's FDA Case Studies Webinar: Human-based Methods in FDA Submissions
DESCRIPTION:FDA Case Studies Webinar: Human-based Methods in FDA Submissions \nInvited Speaker \nJ Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“The Utilization of Human-on-a-Chip® systems for regulatory submissions in neurological conditions.’“ \nSept. 10th\, 1:00 pm EST \nAbout the FDA Case Studies Webinar:  This event\, organized by the Physician’s Committee for Responsible Medicine (PCRM)\, aims to educate about the use of new approach methodologies (NAMs) in FDA submissions for investigational drugs\, biologics\, and devices.   This series features leaders in human relevant nonanimal methods to demonstrate medical product safety and efficacy. \nRegister free to watch Dr. Hickman’s presentation at https://www.pcrm.org/ethical-science/animal-testing-and-alternatives/nura/case-studies?
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/pcrms-fda-case-studies-webinar-human-based-methods-in-fda-submissions/
LOCATION:Virtual
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20240610
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20240615
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SUMMARY:MPS World Summit 2024
DESCRIPTION:MPS World Summit 2024 \nInvited Speaker \nJ. Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \n“Human-on-a-chip systems for use in neurological disease and aging research“ \nJune 11\, 2:30pm\, 320-322 \n  \nHesperos Presentations \nAkhmetzada Kargazhanov:  “Evaluating the neuromuscular pathology in Alzheimer’s disease from familial mutations by utilizing a human iPSC-derived in vitro functional NMJ model” \nJune 10\, 11:15 am\, 327 \nWilliam Bogen: “Design and implementation of a custom machine learning model for segmentation of electrophysiological cardiomyocyte responses in organ-on-a-chip applications” \nJune 12 3:40 pm\, 320-322 \nWalker Hagan\, PhD: “A Human-on-a-Chip® CMT2S model for the evaluation of personalized medicine” \nJune 12\, 4:00 pm\, 323-325 \nAakash Patel: “A multi-organ human-on-a-chip system modeling chronic opioid overdose rescue efficacy and off-target toxicity” \n June 13\, 1:00 pm\, Flex A \nMichael Jakob Rupar: “Implementation of a Human Cell-Based Malaria-on-a-Chip Phenotypic Disease Model for Drug Efficacy Evaluation” \nJune 14\, 12:10 pm\, 327-329 \nDallas Nash: “Investigation into the effect of APOE4 iPSC derived astrocytes on the blood brain barrier through in vitro models” \nJune 14\, 12:20 pm\, 320-322 \n  \nHesperos at MPS World Summit 2024 \nVisit us at Booth #3 in Summit Building Flex C! \n  \nHesperos Posters \nXiufang Guo\, PhD: #436 \nJune 11\, 10-11:30 am \nKenneth Hawkins: #562 \n June 11\, 10-11:30 am \nKaveena Autar\, PhD:#168 \nJune 11\, 4:30-6 pm \nMaria Grisales: #338 \nJune 11\, 4:30-6 pm \nZhanhe Liu\, PhD: #468 \nJune 11\, 4:30-6 pm \nJoseph Ciurca: #469 \nJune 12\, 10-11:30 am \nAakash Patel: #360  \nJune 13\, 10-11:30 am \nGabriel Kaatz: #589 \n June 13\, 4:30-6 pm \nAkhmetzada Kargzhanov: #653 \nJune 13\, 4:30-6 pm \nMridu Malik\, PhD: #502 \nJune 13\, 4:30-6 pm \nAbout MPS World Summit 2024: MPS World Summit is a gathering organized by the International Microphysiological Systems Society (IMPSS) for leaders in the MPS field to present the latest scientific achievements\, discuss the advances and challenges\, and educate young and newly interested scientists.  The 2024 Summit is the 4th annual MPS World Summit and will take place in Seattle\, WA. \nLearn more and register at https://mpsworldsummit.org/
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/mps-world-summit-2024/
LOCATION:Seattle Convention Center\, Seattle\, WA\, United States
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SUMMARY:BIO International Convention 2024
DESCRIPTION:BIO International Convention 2024 \nInvited Speaker \nJ. Hickman\, PhD\, Chief Scientist \nBreakout Session: Breaking the Cycle: Innovations in Addressing Substance Use Disorder \nJune 4th\, 3:00-4:00 pm PST \nHesperos at BIO International Convention \nWe will be a part of the Florida Pavilion at Booth #4543.  Stop by and see us! \nAbout the BIO International Convention: BIO is the world’s largest advocacy association representing biotechnology companies\, academic and research institutions\, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the United States and in more than 30 other nations.  At the BIO International Convention\, investors\, biotechs\, pharmaceutical companies\, academic institutions and non-profits gather for networking\, partnering\, and education opportunities. \nLearn more and register at https://convention.bio.org/
URL:https://hesperosinc.com/event/bio-international-convention-2024/
LOCATION:San Diego Convention Center
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