Understanding Human Pluripotent Stem Cell States and Their Applications with Thorold Theunissen
Thorold Theunissen, Ph.D., of the Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis shares his work using naive stem cells to model trophoblast development. Video Transcript: [MUSIC] My lab studies human pluripotent stem cells. We’re especially interested in understanding different stem cell states and their applications. Recently, we’ve become really excited about using naive stem […]
Stem Cell Therapy – Miracles and Money Wasted
Stem cells have an amazing ability to repair tissue damage. They seem to improve many conditions including Alzheimer’s, arthritis, cardiac disease and much more. But, that potential is luring consumers to spend big money on unproven treatments. HealthCall’s Lee Kelso explores this problem and the potential of stem cell therapy with Dr. Ernst Von Schwarz, […]
ISSCR 2022: On the Ground | The Stem Cell Podcast
In this special episode of the Stem Cell Podcast, Daylon and Arun talk with delegates at the ISSCR 2022 annual meeting. The attendees discuss the memorable research presented and share their thoughts on the challenges facing the stem cell field.
How to Preserve Your Baby’s Stem Cells: A Guide for New Parents
As a new parent, you want to do everything possible to protect your child. You feed them the best food, put them in the safest car seats, and make sure they get plenty of exercise. But what about their future health? Did you know that you can preserve your baby’s stem cells at birth? Read […]
Hear How Stem Cell Treatments for Autism Changed Daughter’s Life
Gina and Wade join The Doctors to share about how their daughter Gracie reacted to stem cell treatment for autism in the Duke University study. Video Transcript: – Let’s bring parents, Gina and Wade into the discussion now, whose daughter was part of the same clinical trial at Duke, but had a totally different experience. […]
Autologous Stem Cell Transplants for Blood Cancer Patients
This animated video explains the purpose and procedure of Autologous Stem Cell Transplants for blood cancer patients. Video Transcript: Autologous stem cell transplants are a type of treatment for certain blood cancers that require very high doses of chemotherapy or radiation to treat their disease. Chemotherapy or chemo may kill cancer cells, but it also […]
Insulin-Stimulated Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Wound Healing
UCI Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center Virtual Community Lecture featuring Ronke Olabisi, PhD discussing mesenchymal stem cells in wound healing.
The Impact of T Cells in Neurodegenerative Disease and Regenerative Therapies
UCI Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center Lecture by Craig Walsh, Ph.D. talking a little bit about the immune system and how particular types of cells of the immune system called T cells; the roles that they play in neurodegenerative diseases, and talk about multiple sclerosis and Alzheimer’s disease. And in particular how […]
2022 WMIF | The Cell Therapy Landscape | CAR-T to Stem Cells
Cell therapies, ranging from CAR-T cells to stem-cell-based approaches, are emerging as a transformative therapeutic modality. Panelists will examine this emerging landscape and discuss a range of key topics. What drives differentiation in this space given the high number of competing technologies? How will the uptake of autologous cell therapies and allogeneic versions evolve? When […]
What is Gene Therapy?
Gene therapy has been studied for more than 40 years and can help stop or slow the effects of disease on the most basic level of the human body—our genes. And to understand how it works, we’ll start at the basics. Here’s a great video from the American Society for Gene & Cell Therapy to […]