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Regenerative Medicine Foundation Announces New Award to Honor Outstanding Immigrant Stem Cell Scientists
The award will recognize foreign-born scientists that immigrated to the US and whose work has made a profound contribution to the field of stem cell biology. WASHINGTON,D.C., UNITED STATES, December 10, 2020 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Regenerative Medicine Foundation...
Amion Foundation provides seed grants to Wake Forest, UNC-CH researchers
by NC Biotech Center — November 27, 2020 . Three academic scientists at two North Carolina universities are among the recipients of the first seed grants from the Amnion Foundation for research projects that will study cells derived from birth tissue to better...
CIRM funded trial for sickle cell disease gives patient a chance for a better future
December 2, 2020 / Yimy Villa Evie Junior is participating in a CIRM funded clinical trial for sickle cell disease that uses a stem cell gene therapy approach. Image credit: UCLA Broad Stem Cell Research Center For Evie Junior, personal health and fitness have always...
Mayo Clinic research is a step toward hope for spinal cord injuries
November 27, 2019 - By Susan Buckles Early research published in Mayo Clinic Proceedings examines the first case at Mayo Clinic of stem cell therapy tested in humans for spinal cord injury. The case study found stem cell intervention, which took place after standard...
FDA Grants Fast Track Designation For Remestemcel-L in the Treatment of Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome due to Covid-19
Melbourne, Australia; December 2 and New York; USA; December 1, 2020: Mesoblast Limited (ASX:MSB; Nasdaq:MESO), global leader in allogeneic cellular medicines for inflammatory diseases, today announced that the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has...
Pre-treating progenitor cells with protein-activator slows progression of atherosclerosis
Durham, NC – A new treatment for atherosclerosis, commonly known as hardening of the arteries, may be on the horizon, according to a study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM). The study demonstrates how injecting mice with early outgrowth cells...
Portraits of Hope – Jay Feinberg, Gift of Life Marrow Registry
RMF's Bernie Siegel welcomes Jay Feinberg, founder and CEO of the Gift of Life Marrow Registry, to share his inspiring story, which began in 1991 as a bone marrow transplant recipient. Jay's experience in finding a match ultimately led to his mission to expand the...
Prop 14 – The California Stem Cell Initiative: Closing Argument
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 14: "The Stem Cell Initiative" webinar was held on Oct 21, 2020. This event was organized by patient advocacy group SUMMIT FOR STEM CELL FOUNDATION - "VICTORY OVER PARKINSON'S" MODERATOR: BERNARD SIEGEL, Executive Director, Regenerative Medicine...
Former NFL Players Show Interest in Regenerative Medicine and Cell Therapies
Mount Laurel, New Jersey, October 14, 2020 – The National Football League Alumni Association (NFLA) today released a report exploring the interest in and use of regenerative medicine and cell therapies (RMCTs) for conditions of interest to NFLA members. View PDF with...
Stem Cells And The Transformative Power Of Hope
Dear Friends and Colleagues, Developing a safe and effective pathway for regenerative cell therapies requires a deep understanding of the workings of government agencies, funding and industry. Through considerable observation, I have learned that the most powerful...
Study shows how amniotic fluid might yield new, better treatment for ischemic stroke
Durham, NC – A study released today in STEM CELLS Translational Medicine points the way to a possible new avenue of treatment for ischemic stroke. The study, led by Annamaria Cimini, Ph.D., of the University of L'Aquila, and Liborio Stuppia, M.D., of D'Annunzio...
RMF’s Bernie Siegel interviews Jeff D’Angelo founder of the CHAMP1 Foundation
Jeff D'Angelo shares his personal journey as a father and advocate for families affected by an alteration of the chromosome alignment-maintaining phosphoprotein 1 gene (CHAMP1). RMF's Bernie Siegel supports Jeff in his mission to increase scientific and public...