We welcome you to GTC's 9th Stem Cell Research & Therapeutics Conference, taking place on October 24-26, 2012 in Philadelphia, PA. This forum presents information regarding cutting-edge developments in all areas of stem cell research including the biology, medicine, applications and regulations of stem cells. Recent developments in pre-clinical and clinical trials of stem cell therapy, regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, cancer stem cells, stem cell reprogramming, and regulatory policies regarding stem cell research will be addressed.