Developing Regenerative Medicines featuring Dr. Stefan Irion
In episode 228 of the Stem Cell Podcast, Dr. Dayklin James and Dr. Arun Sharma chat with Dr. Stefan Irion, Senior Vice President of Research at BlueRock Therapeutics, a leading engineered cell therapy company with a mission to develop regenerative medicines for intractable diseases. He talks about the company’s Parkinson’s disease trial and the challenges […]
How Do Epithelial Stem Cells Enable Renewal and Regeneration of Organs in the Adult? – Ophir Klein
How do epithelial stem cells enable renewal and regeneration of organs in adults? Ophir Klein, M.D., Ph.D., explains his research in stem cell-fueled tooth renewal and intestinal stem cells. Video Transcript: [MUSIC] I was going to talk today about a few different areas of the lab which revolve around this theme of how epithelial stem […]
How Stem Cells Can Treat Avascular Necrosis – Yale Medicine Explains
Dr. Wiznia explains what avascular necrosis is and how stem cells can treat this condition. Video Transcript: Stem cells are really important because they give us the ability to regenerate. We have cells in our bone marrow that are stem cells that then can become new blood vessels, new muscle, new bone. Orthopedics is very […]
Searching for a Spina Bifida Cure Part 1 – The Promise of Stem Cells
The first ever in utero stem cell treatment for spina bifida is the culmination of decades of work from UC Davis surgeon-scientist Diana Farmer. This novel fetal surgery at UC Davis Children’s Hospital could change the life of a developing baby with spina bifida, who otherwise could be born paralyzed from the waist down. In […]
The role of stem cell transplantation in MPNs
In this video, Ruben Mesa, MD, UT Health San Antonio MD Anderson Cancer Center, San Antonio, TX, highlights the role of stem cell transplantation (SCT) in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs), emphasizing its importance in myelofibrosis (MF) and factors to consider when selecting patients for transplant. This interview took place at the third annual Texas MPN Workshop […]
Fantastic Stem Cells and Where to Find Them
What if we could trick stem cells into thinking they were young again? What would the impact be on human health and aging? Shiri Gur-Cohen, Ph.D., shares her work in this presentation… Video Transcript: [MUSIC] Stem cells holds the power for generation, but stem cells can age. What if I can tell you that we […]
Regenerative Medicine Treatment Options
In this webinar replay, Dr. Siddharth Tambar from Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine reviews regenerative treatment options in details and answers audience questions. Video Transcript: Hello, everyone – this is Siddharth Tambar from Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine. Welcome to our webinar today on regenerative medicine treatments. As I’m talking, I’ve got a little bit […]
Stem Cell Therapy vs PRP Injection
Stem Cell Therapy vs PRP Injection – Which is better? Platelet rich plasma injections and stem cell injections are revolutionizing the way we treat orthopedic problems. Both have been shown in clinical trials to provide excellent pain relief and reduction of symptoms related to symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. However, there have been no trials directly comparing […]
How Stem Cells Contribute to Aging and Age-Related Diseases with Rob Signer
What challenges does aging pose to both individuals and society at large? What causes aging at the cellular and molecular level? Stem cell research is the key to finding solutions that increase our healthspan and change how we think about aging. Robert A.J. Signer, Ph.D., shares what is on the horizon. Video Transcript: [MUSIC] What […]
Boosting Bone Repair Through Stem Cell Science
When your car breaks down or your bike is busted, you have to take it to a repair shop or buy a new one. On the other hand, when you scrape your knee or break a bone, your body has the amazing ability to fix itself. Byron Mui, a graduate student in the Intramural Research […]