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iFetis - International Fetal Transplantation and Immunology Society
iFetis - International Fetal Transplantation and Immunology Society

iFetis - International Fetal Transplantation and Immunology Society

16 Jun 8:30AM – 17 Jun 4:00PM 2023

Royal College of Physicians of Edinburgh, 9 Queen Street, Edinbugh, EH2 1JQ

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This two-day conference will cover the very latest research and progress in fetal immunology, transplantation and genetic therapy.
Hear the latest about clinical trials treating genetic disease before birth including OI, thalassaemia, metabolic liver disorders and skin conditions.
Get up to speed with vector systems including fetal gene editing.
Update on latest progress in the artificial placenta systems, and how they are shedding light on fetal development and nutrition.
Learn about our new understanding of the developing fetal immune system.

Invited speakers:
1. Understanding liver regeneration to develop cell therapies
Professor Stuart Forbes, Chair of Transplatation and Regenerative Medicine & Director, Institute for Regeneration and Repair and Centre for Regenerative Medicine & Institute for Regeneration and Repair, University of Edinburgh.

2. Enhancing thymic function to improve T-cell immunity in aged
Dr Jennifer Cowan, Wellcome Trust Sir Henry Dale Fellow, Institute of Immunity and Transplantation, University College London

Registration is £150 face-to-face for the 2 days including lunch and refreshments.
Registration for virtual attendance is £50

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