2026, Scientific Sessions, Session Coverage
  • Panel discussion addresses potential and challenges of stem cell-derived beta cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

    Panel discussion addresses potential and challenges of stem cell-derived beta cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

    Trevor Reichman, MD, moderated the discussion, which included insights into eligibility criteria, immunosuppression, regulatory concerns, and top priorities.


  • Experts to share updates on immunotherapy trials in type 1 diabetes

    Experts to share updates on immunotherapy trials in type 1 diabetes

    Researchers, including Cate Speake, PhD, and Lauren Higdon, PhD, will share new insights into early intervention aimed at altering the progression of this type of diabetes by targeting different aspects of the immune system.


  • Presenter Profile: Modeling Diabetic Alpha-Cell Dysfunction Using Stem Cell-Derived Islets

    Presenter Profile: Modeling Diabetic Alpha-Cell Dysfunction Using Stem Cell-Derived Islets

    Quinn Peterson, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Sunday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. CT.


  • Presenter Profile: Type 1 Diabetes Neoantigens Hidden in the Dark Proteome

    Presenter Profile: Type 1 Diabetes Neoantigens Hidden in the Dark Proteome

    Neelanjan Mukherjee, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Sunday, June 7, at 4:30 p.m. CT.


  • Presenter Profile: Placental Mimicry Approach to Induce Tolerance toward Insulin Secreting Cell Therapies

    Presenter Profile: Placental Mimicry Approach to Induce Tolerance toward Insulin Secreting Cell Therapies

    Jessica Weaver, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. CT.


  • Presenter Profile: Islet-Like Cells Generated from HLA-Edited Pluripotent Stem Cells Avoid Allorejection from T Cells, NKG2A+ NK Cells, and Allograft- Specific Antibodies

    Presenter Profile: Islet-Like Cells Generated from HLA-Edited Pluripotent Stem Cells Avoid Allorejection from T Cells, NKG2A+ NK Cells, and Allograft- Specific Antibodies

    Paraish Misra, MD, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Sunday, June 7, at 1:30 p.m. CT.


  • Presenter Profile: Engineering Genome-Scale, High-Throughput Platforms for De Novo T Cell Epitope Discovery

    Presenter Profile: Engineering Genome-Scale, High-Throughput Platforms for De Novo T Cell Epitope Discovery

    Mohammad Haj Dezfulian, PhD, previews a presentation at the 2026 Scientific Sessions. Attendees in New Orleans can watch the session in-person Saturday, June 6, at 8:00 a.m. CT.


  • Panel discussion to explore stem cell-derived beta cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

    Panel discussion to explore stem cell-derived beta cell therapy for type 1 diabetes

    Sanjoy Dutta, PhD, Jay Skyler, MD, and other panelists will share insights on advances in the use of manufactured islets and what it might take to achieve widespread clinical use.