by Bernard Siegel | Apr 4, 2017 | News & Opinions, Science
A Japanese man has been the first human to receive “reprogrammed” stem cells from another person. As I discussed in detail in a recent post, Japan has implemented a national strategy to develop and translate induced pluripotent stem cells technologies. Japanese...
by Bernard Siegel | Mar 31, 2017 | News & Opinions, Science
What are the implications of scientists creating “immortal” cell lines comprised of healthy red blood cells for transplant and research? An article written by CNN producer Michael Nedelman reports that British scientists, led by University of Bristol researcher Jan...
by Bernard Siegel | Mar 16, 2017 | News & Opinions, Science
The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis, at the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine,has announced the publication of its first Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved Phase I clinical trial involving Schwann cells used to repair the damaged spinal cord. The...
by Admin | Nov 11, 2016 | News & Opinions, Science
One of the most exciting trends in medicine today is the invention of new technologies and treatments that depend on the convergence of multiple technologies. Some of these fields include wireless computing, microelectronics, nanotechnology, bioengineering, cell...
by Admin | Nov 10, 2016 | News & Opinions, Policy
The California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM) is launching the CIRM Translating Center (TC), the first center in the world designed specifically to overcome the unique challenge of manufacturing, safety testing, and other activities needed to successfully...
by Admin | Nov 9, 2016 | News & Opinions, Policy
Sandy Barker’s life changed when her 13 year-old son Christian was diagnosed with a rare and aggressive form of cancer known as Hypo-diploid Acute Lymphoblastic Leukemia. This was the start of a journey through fear, suffering, and hope, culminating in...
