CAR T-Cell Therapy: Ask Dr. Alaa Ali
Alaa Ali, MD, MSC, is a clinician, instructor, and investigator in clinical and translational research at MedStar Georgetown’s Stem Cell Transplant and Cellular Immunotherapy program. In the following video, Dr. Alaa Ali explains what CAR T-cell therapy is and how it works, what the process is for creating CAR T-cells to fight cancer, the success […]
Parkinson’s & Stem Cell Therapy Research
Stem cells are the body’s building blocks, capable of multiplying itself and creating other differentiated cells. Every day, scientists are learning more and more about their potential, and the use of these cells as an internal repair system. From laboratory test tubes to human trials, stem cells are giving new hope to a myriad of […]
When Should Stem Cell Transplants Be Considered for MPN Treatment?
Dr. Jeanne Palmer, an MPN specialist, discusses when a stem cell transplant is an appropriate treatment option and provides an overview of how risk is assessed in MPN patients. Dr. Jeanne Palmer is a hematologist specializing in myeloproliferative neoplasms (MPNs) and bone marrow transplant at the Mayo Clinic in Arizona. Dr. Palmer also serves as […]
Perinatal Stem Cell Society Calls Emergency Session to Garner Industry Support for FDA
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Oct. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — The Perinatal Stem Cell Society has organized a workshop Nov. 3 in Fort Lauderdale, Fla. and streamed to unite the biologics industry and work with the FDA towards a patient-centered goal. “I called this one-day workshop so the industry can partner with the Food and Drug Administration to find solutions that will enable […]
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 […]
ANDREWS MEDICINE AND CELLTEX THERAPEUTICS CORPORATION JOIN FORCES TO BRING CUTTING EDGE TECHNOLOGIES TO ATHLETIC INJURIES
HOUSTON, Oct. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — James R. “Jim” Andrews, MD, Chairman and CEO of Andrews Medicine of Pensacola, Florida, and David G. Eller, Chairman and CEO of Celltex Therapeutics Corporation of Houston, Texas, announced today that together they will form a new biotechnology company to bridge the divide between stem cell research and the […]
Bone Marrow Transplant and Cell Therapies Unit at Tampa General Hospital Brings More Treatment Options to Cancer Patients
TAMPA, Fla., Oct. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ — As part of its commitment to world-class, innovative cancer care for the Tampa Bay region and beyond, Tampa General Hospital (TGH) Cancer Institute has established an adult Bone Marrow Transplant (BMT) and Cell Therapies unit that focuses on treating patients with aggressive blood cancers such as leukemias, lymphomas, multiple […]
FDA Loses Stem Cell Therapy Lawsuit
Dr. Bill Johnson of Innovations Medical in Texas explains the decision the FDA made in 2018 regarding stem cells and how it restricted their use in the United States. Watch this short video for the good news regarding the ruling that the Federal Court recently made. Video Transcript: Hi. I’m Dr Bill Johnson of Innovations […]
Are Stem Cell Injections Covered by Medicare
Stem cell injections are a popular treatment for various conditions, but are they covered by Medicare? The answer is maybe. Medicare will cover stem cell injections if they are considered medically necessary and if the patient receiving the treatment meets certain criteria. However, here is some important information from Dr. Centeno that you should be […]
BioRestorative Therapies to Participate in the Roth Inaugural Healthcare Opportunities Conference
MELVILLE, NY., Sept. 27, 2022 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — BioRestorative Therapies, Inc. (the “Company” or “BioRestorative”) (NASDAQ: BRTX), a clinical stage company focused on stem cell-based therapies, today announced that CEO Lance Alstodt will be participating in the Roth Inaugural Healthcare Opportunities Conference being held at The Yale Club in New York City on October 6, 2022. […]