Nottingham Conferences, the conference and events portfolio of the University of Nottingham has won the contract to host the UK National Stem Cell Network Conference (UKNSCN) at its flagship venue; The East Midlands Conference Centre.

Valued at just over £80,000, the annual conference (11-14 July 2010) will see hundreds of leading scientists and researchers from across the global stem cell community convene to deliberate and debate the latest research and advances in the field.

The event will also feature keynote speeches from some of the most high profile UK and international scientists, bringing their knowledge and diversity from the full spectrum of UK stem cell science.

Kirstie Danzey, Marketing Manager for Nottingham Conferences added; "We are delighted to have been selected to host the 2010 conference. Both the University and Nottingham itself are well known for their advances in medical research and this is a fantastic recognition of their work."

Ben Sykes, UKNSCN Executive Director, said: "It is the UKNSCN's policy to move the conference around the UK to cities hosting recognised centres of excellence in stem cell research. Combined with a central location and superb conference facilities, Nottingham is an ideal host for the meeting."