Opening Remarks- Bernard Siegel
PATHFINDER AWARD – DR. MAHENDRA RAO
Introduction: Dr. Anthony Atala
Acceptance: Dr. Mahendra Rao
LEADERSHIP AWARD – MARYLAND STEM CELL RESEARCH FUND
Introduction: Dr. Curt Civin
Introduction: Dr. Debra Mathews
Acceptance: Dr. Amritha Jaishanker
ADVOCACY AWARD – DR. FRANCES VERTER &
PARENT’S GUIDE TO CORD BLOOD
Introduction: Susan Kattamuri
Introduction:Simone Ghiddi
Introduction: Lauren Shepard
Acceptance: Dr. Frances Verter
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD – DR. ARNOLD CAPLAN
Introduction: Dr. Scott Bruder
Acceptance: Dr. Arnold Caplan