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Patient Story
Read Jim Danhaklās 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 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 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…
Read MoreStudent Ambassador Updates
The Stem for Life Foundation is proud to share some updates about the important work beingĀ done around the globe by our Student Ambassadors for the Cellular Age. Our StudentĀ Ambassador program aims to inspire the next generation about the potential of and advancesĀ in adult stem cell science and the role cellular therapy will play in medicine…
Read MoreStem Cell News Highlights
SFLF is pleased to share some exciting recentĀ developments in the field of regenerativeĀ medicine: ā¢ Researchers in Japanās Riken Center for DevelopmentalĀ Biology and the Institute of Biomedical ResearchĀ and Innovation Hospital in Kobe will use stemĀ cells to attempt to treat age-related macular degeneration,Ā a form of blindness. (Source: BBC News, 7/19/13) ā¢ Researchers at UCLAās Jonsson ComprehensiveĀ Cancer Center…
Read MoreConference Summary
Leaders of faith, science, and government from around theĀ world gathered in Vatican CityĀ from April 11 to 13, 2013, for The SecondĀ International Vatican Adult Stem CellĀ Conference: Regenerative Medicine ā AĀ Fundamental Shift in Science & Culture.Ā The event, hosted by NeoStem, Inc.,Ā and the Pontifical Council for Culturealong with their affiliated foundations,Ā SFLF and STOQ International, was theĀ next step in…
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