A World First: From Bench to Bedside Advancing Regenerative Medicine Through Compassionate Access and Clinical Research
Session Description
September 15 2026 @ 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
Join us for an inspiring presentation and discussion exploring the journey of a world-first breakthrough in regenerative medicine, and how scientific discovery, multidisciplinary collaboration, compassionate access, and clinical research came together to transform patient care.
In this keynote presentation, Dr. Marc Jeschke, Vice President, Research & Innovation at Hamilton Health Sciences, will share the story behind this remarkable achievement and the translational pathway that made this world-first possible. The session will be moderated by Dr. Richard Whitlock, Associate Chair and Professor at McMaster University, Cardiac Surgeon and Intensive Care Physician Hamilton Health Sciences.
