Career Panel | Friday, 13 June, 8:30 AM-10:00 AM HKT

Communicating, Connecting and Leading through Your Science Degree
Hosted by the ISSCR’s Early Career Advisory Committee

Ever wondered how you can use your degree to develop essential soft skills and drive your career forward? This session is designed for early-career scientists seeking to unlock the full potential of their science degrees both at the bench and beyond. 

Our panel brings together a diverse group of trailblazers to shed light on the multifaceted opportunities available in stem cell science. From cutting-edge science to impactful roles beyond research, our experts will share their unique career journeys, discuss challenges, and reveal strategies to thrive in this field. 

Whether you are exploring academic pathways, considering industry roles, or looking to redefine your professional goals, this session offers actionable advice to help you communicate, connect, and lead effectively within the scientific community and beyond. Empower yourself with the tools to navigate career uncertainty and build a meaningful professional journey. 

Anjie Ni
McGill University, Canada
Moderator

William Cheung, PhD
Hong Kong Science and Technology Parks Corporation, Hong Kong

Stylianos Lefkopoulos, PhD
Springer Nature, Germany

Megan Munsie, PhD
University of Melbourne & Murdoch Children’s Research Institute, Australia

Janet Rossant, CC, PhD
Stem Cell Reports Editor-in-Chief and The Gairdner Foundation, Toronto, ON, Canada

Wednesday 11 June 2025: Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       STEMCELL Technologies
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       ACROBiosystems
12:30 PM - 12:55 PM     FUJIFILM
1:00 PM - 1:30 PM         FUJIFILM

Wednesday 11 June 2025: Evening

6:00 PM - 7:00 PM Xcell Therapeutics
6:00 PM - 7:00 PM The Stem Cell Podcast (Live Episode)

Innovation Showcases

Thursday 12 June 2025: Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       STEMCELL Technologies
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       Miltenyi Biotec B.V. & Co. KG
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       MaxWell Biosystems
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       bit.bio
12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       BioLamina

Friday 13 June 2025: Lunch

12:30 PM - 1:30 PM       STEMCELL Technologies

The Exhibit Hall Theater provides attendees with brief, 15-minute sessions on specialized topics. Pop in and out of the Theater to catch brief presentations from scientific and industry leaders.

Exhibit Hall Theater

Wednesday 11 June 2025

  • Axion Biosystems

  • CellVoyant

  • Union Biometrica

Thursday 12 June 2025

  • Applitech Biological Technology Co., Ltd.
    CellVoyant

  • BioLegend

  • iotaSciences

Friday 13 June 2025

Career Exploration:

  • Zhongsheng Tracing & Shouning Biotechnology

Meet-Up Hub

Join a small group hang out at ISSCR 2025! We have created a dedicated networking space for attendees to use to build new connections at the annual meeting in the Exhibit and Poster Hall. 

Wednesday 11 June 2025 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM  

  • German Stem Cell Network (GSCN) 

  • Alumni & Faculty of the Sao Paulo School of Advanced Sciences on Stem Cell Biology 

  • Stem Cell Models & 3D Image Analysis 

  • Meet the Editors of Stem Cell Reports 

Thursday 12 June 2025 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM  

  • LGBTQIA+ 

  • Disease Modeling Using hiPSC-Derived Neurons 

  • Swimming with Ideas: Zebrafish & Stem Cells 

  • ISSCR Committee Chairs + Vice Chairs Networking 

Wednesday 11 June 2025 | 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM  

  • Global Insights into Stem Cell Education 

  • Animal Study & Clinical Trials Using iPS cell-DAPs for Treatment of PD 

  • Physician-Scientist 

  • Early Career PIs & Group Leaders Networking 

Thursday 12 June 2025 | 5:00 PM – 5:45 PM  

  • CiRA Meet-up Hub: The Happenings at the Birthplace of iPS Cells 

  • Stem Cells for Wildlife Conservation: Innovations and Challenges 

  • Student & Post-Doc Networking 

  • ISSCR Policy & Regulation 

Friday 13 June 2025 | 4:00 PM – 4:45 PM  

  •   ISSCR Industry Scientists Networking