Last week I participated in the 2018 Translational Medicine Symposium held on the campus of Washington State University in Spokane, WA. This annual conference is planned to discuss novel solutions for clinical problems, and this session covered clinical trials in 2 panels, research on the early detection of autism spectrum disorder, as well as manufacturing for clinical trials. The event also included the Robert F. E. Stier Memorial Lecture in Medicine, given this year by Dr. Larry Sherman of the Oregon Health & Science University. Dr. Sherman is a great speaker, and he discussed the role of a sugar molecule (hyaluronic acid) in preventing the normal repair mechanisms in the brain. He spoke the night before on the connection between music and brain development, and the role of music in helping delay aging and encourage repair. You should also check out his TedX talk on the importance of science from March 2018. The participants enjoyed a fine lunch, interesting Q&A following each session, and a post-symposium reception. The symposium agenda is available at the link above – the presenter slide decks and supporting information will be available on the site in the near future. I had the honor of moderating the panel on clinical trial operations, and I’m looking forward to next year’s symposium.
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