Regarding the Midkine Symposium, people need to understand what they are investing in. A subject like midkine is difficult to understand for laypersons - this has been pointed out by others. What to do? Well, I suppose that educational videos like the CNIO one definitely help.
Anyway, I would like to point out the research done by the keynote speakers Soengas and Olmeda once again. This may be one of the most amazing discoveries.
Marisol Soengas has been decorated as "one of the most influential researchers" for a reason.