2026 Stem Cell Therapy Educational Seminar Series
Free Educational Seminars Series in the United States
Stem Cell Therapy: Free Educational Seminar Series
Live Events Only for Registered Attendees – No Livestreaming Available
We are thrilled to announce that Stem Cell Institute and Riordan Medical Institute are hosting our very first series of educational seminars across the United States. We have welcomed many of you to individual educational seminars in the past, and we are excited to bring the same opportunity to multiple cities later this year. These free seminars will kick off on Saturday, September 12, 2026, in San Diego, CA. They are all live, in-person events and do require tickets for attendance.
The seminars will feature:
- Engaging presentations from stem cell experts
- Testimonials from actual patients
- Real examples of stem cell treatment results
NOTE: These events will not be streamed on the internet
Live In-person Event (Not Live Streamed)
What to Expect
In this video, you can see highlights from our 2024 seminar in Miami and get a taste of what to expect at this year’s events. We have a line-up of incredible speakers like our founder, Dr. Neil Riordan, inspiring patient stories, and engaging presentations planned for the day. You won’t want to miss this!
Our team loves gathering in-person with you all to discuss the future of stem cell therapy. In the past we have hosted similar seminars in Texas and Florida, but we are thrilled to make multiple stops across the United States in late 2026.
At all of our upcoming educational seminars you can expect to learn more about:
- What stem cells are and how they work in our bodies
- How stem cells can be used to treat spinal conditions, sports injuries, chronic illnesses, autism, and more conditions
- How stem cells can promote general wellness and a healthy lifestyle
- The patient experience at Stem Cell Institute
- And more!
Join Us In A City Near You
San Diego, CA
Where: The Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines, San Diego, CA
When: Saturday, September 12, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm PDT
Who: Featured Speakers:
- Neil Riordan, PA, PhD – Founder of Stem Cell Institute & Riordan Medical Institute
- Jorge Paz-Rodriguez, MD – Founder & Medical Director of Stem Cell Institute
- Julio Sierra, MD – Clinic Administrator of Stem Cell Institute
- Cesalina Gracie – Female Empowerment Entrepreneur, Athlete, Teacher, and TV Presenter
Indianapolis, IN
Where: The Hilton Indianapolis Hotel & Suites
When: Saturday, October 10, 2026 | 11:00 am – 2:00 pm EST
Who: Featured Speakers:
- Neil Riordan, PA, PhD – Founder of Stem Cell Institute & Riordan Medical Institute
- Tejas V. Ozarker, MD – Medical Director of Riordan Medical Institute
- Julio Sierra, MD – Clinic Administrator of Stem Cell Institute
- Cesalina Gracie – Female Empowerment Entrepreneur, Athlete, Teacher, and TV Presenter
Miami, FL
Where: Hyatt Regency Miami
When: Saturday, October 24, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm EST
Who: Featured Speakers:
- Neil Riordan, PA, PhD – Founder of Stem Cell Institute & Riordan Medical Institute
- Jorge Paz-Rodriguez, MD – Founder & Medical Director of Stem Cell Institute
- Tejas V. Ozarker, MD – Medical Director of Riordan Medical Institute
- Julio Sierra, MD – Clinic Administrator of Stem Cell Institute
- Cesalina Gracie – Female Empowerment Entrepreneur, Athlete, Teacher, and TV Presenter
Dallas, TX
Where: Hilton Dallas/Southlake Town Square
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 | 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm CST
Who: Featured Speakers:
- Neil Riordan, PA, PhD – Founder of Stem Cell Institute & Riordan Medical Institute
- Jorge Paz-Rodriguez, MD – Founder & Medical Director of Stem Cell Institute
- Tejas V. Ozarker, MD – Medical Director of Riordan Medical Institute
- Julio Sierra, MD – Clinic Administrator of Stem Cell Institute
- Cesalina Gracie – Female Empowerment Entrepreneur, Athlete, Teacher, and TV Presenter
Speakers
Dr. Neil Riordan
Neil Riordan, PA, PhD is one of the early pioneers and experts in applied stem cell research. Dr. Riordan is founder, chairman and chief science officer of the Stem Cell Institute in Panama, which specializes in the treatment of human diseases and conditions using Golden Cells™. He is also co-founder and chief science officer of the Riordan Medical Institute (RMI) located in Southlake, TX.
Dr. Riordan is an established author and inventor. Together with leading universities, he has published numerous papers in peer reviewed medical journals and has 17 families of patent applications. He has also published two books about mesenchymal stem cell therapy: Stem Cell Therapy: A Rising Tide: How Stem Cells Are Disrupting Medicine and Transforming Lives and MSC (Mesenchymal Stem Cells): Clinical Evidence Leading Medicine’s Next Frontier.
Neil Riordan, PA, PhD earned his Bachelor of Science at Wichita State University and graduated summa cum laude. He received his Master’s degree at the University of Nebraska Medical Center. Dr. Riordan completed his education by earning a Ph.D. in Health Sciences at Medical University of the Americas.
Dr. Jorge Paz-Rodriguez
As Board Member & Medical Director at Stem Cell Institute, Dr. Paz leads a team of experienced doctors in our efforts to improve patient lives through stem cell therapy.
Dr. Paz received his medical degree from the School of Medicine at the University of Panama. He performed his internal medicine training at Lincoln Hospital in New York City as part of the New York Medical College Program “A”. He is also board-certified in internal medicine.
Dr. Paz is the former medical director of the Wellmed Clinic in San Antonio, Texas, and also former director for its chronic disease control program (diabetes, congestive heart failure, and ischemic heart disease). Presently, he is the director of Wellmed Clinic in Panama along with his work at Stem Cell Institute.
Dr. Tejas Ozarkar
Tejas V. Ozarkar, MD, is an Ivy League trained, double board-certified physician in pain management and physical medicine/rehabilitation with particular experience treating patients with neck, back, and joint pain. Dr. Ozarkar received his undergraduate education from Texas Tech University in Lubbock, Texas, where he studied accounting and biology before earning his Doctor of Medicine from the Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
Dr. Ozarkar continued his medical training with a Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation residency at the University of Pennsylvania (UPenn) Perelman School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He returned to his alma mater to complete an Anesthesia Pain Management Fellowship with Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine.
In addition to his clinical work, Dr. Ozarkar has been published in the PM&R Journal and has had the opportunity to present his research to the Texas Pain Society and various other conferences and symposiums. Dr Ozarkar belongs to several professional societies and maintains an active role in his county’s medical society.
Dr. Julio Sierra
Dr. Sierra is a graduate of Florida International University in Chemistry, Anthropology/Sociology. He received his medical degree from Universidad Autónoma de Centroamérica in Costa Rica in 1998.
He then returned to South Florida and devoted the next 15 years to medical research in HIV, endocrine, and stem cell studies.
Dr. Sierra joined Medistem Panama in 2014 and became the Stem Cell Institute Clinical Director in 2016.
Cesalina Gracie (Host)
Cesalina Gracie is a female empowerment entrepreneur, athlete (teacher), and TV presenter. Born into the largest martial arts family in the world, she is the granddaughter of Grand Master Carlos Gracie Sr., pioneer of the world-famous Brazilian jiu-jitsu movement and driving force behind the UFC – Ultimate Fighting Championship. Cesalina owns a school of empowerment in Los Angeles and uses the art and philosophy of jiu-jitsu to help girls and women discover their own inner champion.
Her latest show, in partnership with Microsoft and BetterUp, features authentic and inspiring stories from some of the most compelling luminaries of our time, including Maria Sharapova, Emmanuel Acho, Aurora James, amongst others. Cesalina was also the official host of the Rio 2016 Olympic Games, the Summer Paralympic Games, and has produced some of the most prestigious shows on Fox Sports.
On May 22nd, 2023 Cesalina made history after being the 8th Brazilian woman to summit Mount Everest -the world’s highest mountain- during the deadliest season in the mountain’s 102-year climbing history.
As a passionate advocate of health and wellness, she will be hosting each event in our seminar series and sharing her personal story of how Stem Cell Institute impacted her family.
Register Today!
Live In-Person Events (Not Live Streamed)