Public Speaking

For nearly two decades, Sabrina has advocated for disability rights and other issues that impact the well-being of society. Since 2004, she has traveled the country speaking at scientific conferences at prestigious universities, including Harvard, Wisconsin, Stanford, Baylor College of Medicine, University of Michigan and Johns Hopkins University to raise awareness for the cause. She has also advocated on Capitol Hill and spoken at the United Nations.

October 3-5, 2011

The 2011 World Stem Cell Summit: Pasadena, California. Lunch with an expert, Sabrina Cohen Speaker Interview with 89.3 KPCC

 

Thursday, February 10, 2011

Alpha Delta Kappa: Talk with Woman’s Professional Group of South Florida Teachers and School Administrator’s

Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group with Guest Speaker, Sabrina Cohen who updated the group on the progress of stem cell research and latest developments. Sales of the “CELLebrity” Doctors 2011 Calendar.

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center, Sunrise, FL

Friday, October 22, 2010

Ability Explosion is a week-long series of special events, from “Lights Out Miami Beach” (A Dining in the dark experience) to the Crunch 5k Run, to celebrate the ABILITIES of people living with Disabilities, encourage their acceptance & promote innovations that will improve their lives. Panel Speaker, Sabrina Cohen

Biz-Ability Luncheon, Betsy Hotel

October 3-5, 2010

The 2010 World Stem Cell Summit: University of Michigan, Detroit MI. Sabrina Cohen, Conference Speaker Interview with Detroit News

April 8, 2010

Kiwanis Club: Guest Speaker, Sabrina Cohen – Introduction to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation and the importance of the SCF mission.

Avante Cafe, Miami Beach

March 27, 2010

Miami Beach Women’s Expo: “Stem Cell Research & How to Start a Nonprofit” – Panelist, Sabrina Cohen

September 21-23, 2009

The 2009 World Stem Cell Summit: Johns Hopkins University, Baltimore MD.

Co-hosted by the Genetics Policy Institute and Johns Hopkins University. The conference provided a complete view of the burgeoning field of stem cells while delivering in-depth science, business & industry insight. Sabrina Cohen, Conference Speaker

SCF Interview with Capital News Service

September 21-23, 2008

The 2008 World Stem Cell Summit: University of Wisconsin, Madison

Scientists at the 2008 World Stem Cell summit discussed the future of stem cell research in Madison and throughout the nation and how it depends upon the 2008 presidential election. The conference will had a number of disease specific panels including spinal cord injury, multiple sclerosis, cancer, diabetes, Parkinson’s, ALS, neurological disorders, cardiovascular disease, blindness and diseases of the eye where they discussed the science, foundation, industry and advocacy perspectives. Sabrina Cohen, Conference Speaker

November 6, 2007

Spinal Cord Injury Support Group with Guest Speaker, Sabrina Cohen

Healthsouth Rehabilitation Center, Sunrise, FL

October 2-3, 2007

The 2007 World Stem Cell Summit: Harvard University – Boston, MA

Top innovators, researchers from around the world, clinicians, legal experts and advocates gathered to celebrate scientific achievements, confront challenges and chart the future of regenerative medicine. Discussions focussed on how cutting-edge biomedical research might impact your health and the health of your family and loved ones. Sabrina Cohen, Conference Speaker

Thursday July 12, 2007

Miami Shores Rotary Club with Guest Speaker, Sabrina Cohen

10000 Biscayne Blvd, Miami Shores, FL 33138

Sunday-Tuesday April 22-24, 2007

Unite to Fight Paralysis Annual Rally:  Washington D.C. / Capitol Hill

Fellow advocates, top researchers, and experts in the Biotech industry united for the annual “Unite to Fight Paralysis” Symposium & Rally in the nation’s capital. Drs. W. Dalton Dietrich, John McDonald, Stephen Davies, Juanita Anders and Wise Young spoke on Sunday’s Science Symposium, followed by representatives from the Biotech industry: Novartis Institutes for Biomedical Research, Geron Corporation and Boston Life Sciences.  This year’s Symposium focussed on the need for a clinical trial structure and status of a North American Clinical Trial Network.

Event Sponsor & Speaker: Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research

Wednesday April 11, 2007

Presentation to Jackson Memorial Hospital – Rehab Department, Residents & Staff.

Introduction to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation: Our Mission and importance of stem cell research – “What it means to you and the future of medicine” with Sabrina Cohen, Speaker.

JMH /Perdue Medical Center, 195 90 Old Cutler Road

Saturday March 24, 2007

“Women with Special Powers” workshop.

Speech given by Sabrina Cohen – An introduction to the Sabrina Cohen Foundation for Stem Cell Research.

Palm Beach Rehabilitation Center 4522 S., Congress Ave., Lake Worth, FL 33461

Wednesday March 14, 2007

Hadassah Fashion Show Fundraiser to Benefit Stem Cell Research: Progress & Research Update with Guest Speaker, Sabrina Cohen – “The importance of stem cell research”

Jewish Center 20400 NE 30th Ave., Aventura, Florida

January 24, 2006

Dade County Young Democrats Club: ”Stem Cell Research in Florida.” GPI Associate Director, Sabrina Cohen, Speaker.

Gordon Biersch Restaurant, 1201 Brickell Avenue, Miami, Florida

January 18, 2006

“Stem Cell Research in Florida”
Hadassah: Temple Menorah, Miami Beach, Florida
GPI Associate Director, Sabrina Cohen, Speaker.

July 15,2005

Temple Beth Sholom: ”The Promise of Stem Cell Research” by Sabrina Cohen, GPI Associate Director. Miami, Florida.

June 11-12, 2005

GPI presents: ”Stem Cell Policy and Advocacy Summit: Sustaining the Mandate for Cures” - Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, Texas. Sabrina Cohen, Panelist

February 22, 2005

The Promise of Stem Cells: Exploring the Medical, Ethical and Political Issues, Greater Miami Region of Hadassah

Bernard Siegel; Sabrina Cohen; Louis J. “Skip” Elias, M.D., director, Dr. John T. McDonald Foundation Center for Medical Genetics; Deborah S. Barmouth, M.D.; Rabbi Terry Bookman

Temple Beth Am,
5950 North Kendall Drive, Miami, Florida

June 3, 2004

GPI Science Conference: “Human Cloning Issues in all its aspects” for the United Nations: United Nations Headquarters, New York

Cosponsored by the Asian Group Legal Expert’s Meeting of the United Nations. Bernard Siegel moderated. Presented a dozen leading stem cell scientists from four continents including Gerald D. Fischbach, W. Dalton Dietrich, III, Lawrence S.B. Goldstein, Woo Suk Hwang, Rudolf Jaenisch, Douglas A. Melton, Shin-Yong Moon, Camillo Ricordi, Gerald Schatten, Alan Trounson, John Wagner and Ian Wilmut.. GPI hosted pre-conference reception for speakers, diplomats, patient advocates and stakeholders, press conference and a luncheon for UN mission the day of the event.

August 9, 2004

Stem Cell Awareness Day at the Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, University of Miami School of Medicine. Featuring former Attorney General Janet Reno, Bernard Siegel, Sabrina Cohen and researchers. Bernard Siegel spoke and moderated.