Archive for January 2014
Use of Mesenchymal Cells in Stem Cell Transplants
Dr. Edwin Horwitz Professor, The Childrenās Hospital of Philadelphia and UPenn I focus my research almost exclusively on the transplantation ofĀ marrow cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat cancerĀ and genetic disorders of childhood. When we do stem cell transplantsĀ using MSCs, weāre not doing any pre-conditioning or depletion of theĀ immune system. First of all, part…
Read MoreImportant Developments in Stem Cell Transplants
Dr. Stephen Nimer Director, Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center, Univ. of Miami This year alone, about 19,000 stem cellĀ transplants will be performed for cancer andĀ related diseases in the United States. OverĀ the last 30 years, the field of stem cell transplantationĀ for cancer has provided not only hope, but cures on aĀ consistent basis for many types of patients.…
Read MoreGeneral Principles of Adult Stem Cell Transplants
Dr. Amitabha Mazumder Professor, New York University School of Medicine Adult stem cell transplants (also referred to as bone marrow transplants) have been used for over 40 years in successfully treating cancers such as leukemia, multiple myeloma and lymphomas, and research has now opened the doors to regenerative and reparative therapeutics. There are three different…
Read MoreQ&A with a Cell Therapy Expert
Dr. Douglas Losordo Chief Medical Officer, NeoStem SFLF is pleased to introduce Dr. Douglas Losordo, a well-known cardiologist and an xpert in stem cell biology. The following interview with Dr. Losordo shares some of is insights in the field and his excitement about a future where cell therapies will make a meaningful difference in the…
Read MoreThe Impact of Science on Controlling the Aging Process and Associated Diseases
Dr. Ronald A. DePinho President, University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center We are in a period in history that is redefining the human experience, a period of major scientific advances that have increased life expectancy and positioned us to understand and control many diseases. The pace of progress has accelerated dramatically in recent years…
Read MoreThe Science and History of Adult Stem Cells
Dr. Max Gomez Medical Correspondent, WCBS News Member of the Board of Directors, The Stem for Life Foundation Many scientists and medical professionals around the globe are working tirelessly to raise awareness of the potential for stem cell therapies to end the suffering of millions. But for those of you who are new to the…
Read MoreA Student Ambassadorās Journey
Angela Chlebowski Angela is a graduate student in the DNP-FNP program at Fairfield University and a member of the inaugural class of Ā The Stem for Life Foundationās Student Ambassadors for the Cellular Age program. If you had asked me to describe Ā myself two years ago, I would Ā have said: I am a mother of three…
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