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Bringing the Inspiration Home
Humberto Mestre Payne Last year when I sat in the Aula del Sinodo in the Vatican I really began, for the first time, to comprehend the vast universe of adult stem cells and their tangible therapeutic potential. The conference Regenerative Medicine: A Fundamental Shift in Science and Culture took what I knew about stem cell science and amplified it to a whole new…
Read MoreCharitable Giving Disclosure
The Stem for Life Foundation is classified as a tax-exempt organization under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code and as a public charity under Sections 170(b)(1)(A)(vi) and 509(a)(1) of the Code. Information concerning the Stem For Life Foundation, including financial or charitable purposes, can be obtained by contacting us at 420 Lexington Avenue, Suite…
Read MoreInvestigator Spotlight
A leading cardiologist and a primary investigator on numerous clinical trials, Dr. Gary L. Schaer is one of the many distinguished physicians that have committed their time and resources to the pursuit of research gathered from clinical trials. As adult stem cell therapies will never get to the patients that need them without well-documented, well-performed clinical trials that demonstrate safety and efficacy, SFLF would like to thank Dr. Schaer and his team for their hard work and dedication to the cause. Read more in this blog post.
Read MoreThe Healing Cell
Read “The Healing Cell: How The Greatest Revolution in Medical History is Changing your Life” to learn how the “healing” adult stem cells found inside our bodies are changing the way we treat disease and injury.
Read MoreJanuary 2014 Newsletter
Read the January issue of Life Lines, our quarterly newsletter to view the latest in adult stem cell news, travel along on a Student Ambassador’s personal journey, and much more.
Read MorePatient Story
Read Jim Danhakl’s personal story of triumph and courage after he was diagnosed with CIPD, a debilitating disorder that threatened to destroy his life.
Read MoreUse of Mesenchymal Cells in Stem Cell Transplants
Dr. Edwin Horwitz Professor, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia and UPenn I focus my research almost exclusively on the transplantation of marrow cells and mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) to treat cancer and genetic disorders of childhood. When we do stem cell transplants using MSCs, we’re not doing any pre-conditioning or depletion of the 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 cell transplants will be performed for cancer and related diseases in the United States. Over the last 30 years, the field of stem cell transplantation for cancer has provided not only hope, but cures on a 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…
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