A Closer Look Series: Stem Cells and Clinical Trials
Thu, Aug 21
|Duane Roth Auditorium
Dr. Sheldon Morris and Dr. Sandip Patel, leaders of the Sanford Stem Cell Clinical Center, reveal what it takes to deliver these revolutionary therapies from identification to follow-up care, and share their insights on groundbreaking advances in clinical trials that could change healthcare forever.


Time & Location
Aug 21, 2025, 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM PDT
Duane Roth Auditorium, 2880 Torrey Pines Scenic Dr, La Jolla, CA 92037, USA
About the event
What’s it really like to participate in a clinical trial, and how do you sign up for one?
Learn about the complete patient journey for stem cell clinical trials, as well as emerging trends for upcoming trials to deliver breakthroughs in cancer, neurological diseases, and other rare diseases.
Join us for appetizers and refreshments following the program.
A Closer Look is a public-facing program held quarterly that highlights emerging research and clinical strategies that use stem cell techniques to tackle disease. A Closer Look is hosted by Dr. Robert Signer, Deputy Director of the Sanford Stem Cell Institute Discovery Center.