In-person Health & Wellness

Scientific Symposium: 25th Anniversary Celebration of the Edmonton Protocol and Future of Islet Replacement Therapies

Thursday, June 5, 2025
8:00am to 4:30pm

University of Alberta (TELUS International Centre)
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June
5

The Alberta Diabetes Institute in partnership with the Gairdner Foundation will host a Scientific Symposium to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the landmark EP publication.

The symposium will feature leading experts speaking on three themes: Beta Cell Replacement Therapy, Autoimmunity and Inflammation, and Islet Cell Biology. Following these sessions there will be a wrap-up meeting to discuss the future direction of islet cell replacement therapy and the connections between basic and clinical research.

This in-person event will be held at the Telus International Centre located at the University of Alberta (11104 87 Ave NW) and is open to faculty, researchers and students. The Alberta Diabetes Institute appreciates your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you at the event!

*If you can't attend in person but are interested in a recording or streaming (if available), please register as "Recording/streaming Interest".


University of Alberta (TELUS International Centre)

11104 87 Avenue
Edmonton, AB, T5B 3L7


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