Panelists to discuss the potential the ‘virtual patient’ brings to regenerative medicine
COLUMBIA, Md., (June 24, 2026) — TEDCO, Maryland’s economic engine for technology companies, announces the upcoming session “The Virtual Patient: Coding Cellular Twins to De-Risk the Bench and Accelerate Cures” to take place at the 2026 Entrepreneur Expo this October 27, 2026. The session will be moderated by Ben Antebi, associate director of Maryland Stem Cell Research Fund (MSCRF), and will feature three life sciences experts.
“The regenerative medicine path to cures continues to be riddled with challenges, including a slower, more costly process that is prone to late-stage failure,” said Antebi. “The application of a virtual patient brings new possibilities to the industry, creating opportunities to more efficiently de-risk discoveries and accelerate translation.”
Throughout the session, attendees can expect an insightful discussion about the emergence of the ‘virtual patient’ – a potentially disruptive solution at the intersection of stem cell biology and artificial intelligence. The discussion will dive into how Maryland’s bio-innovation ecosystem is transforming regenerative medicine into a scalable, investable path to accelerating cures.
During the session, attendees can hear from:
• Kapil Bharti, National Eye Institute
• Annie Kathuria, Johns Hopkins University
• Seth Ament, University of Maryland, Baltimore
TEDCO’s award-winning Entrepreneur Expo shines a spotlight on regional entrepreneurship. Attracting more than 1,170 attendees, the event collects international entities and some of the region’s top entrepreneurs, business owners, innovators, venture capital investors, legislators and resources for a day of celebration. This year, the event will take place in Baltimore, offering a full day of interactive workshops, insightful discussions and inspiring connections in one of the top 20 best cities for entrepreneurs.
“Each year, the Entrepreneur Expo creates a ripple effect of growth, inspiration and connections across the state; 2026 will be no different,” said Troy LeMaile-Stovall, TEDCO CEO. “And as home to one of the top emerging life science hubs and biopharma clusters in the nation, the information, experts and connections that Expo promotes are some that researchers, business leaders and investors won’t want to miss.”
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn from the region’s top experts, including keynote guests Anirban Basu, Tamala Olivier and TEDCO’s LeMaile-Stovall; secure your spot at this impactful event now at tedcomdexpo.com.