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Stem Cell Therapy Scientist: Finding Inspiration Outside His Comfort Zone
Crossing the border between medical and biomechanical research fuels the research of stem cell specialist Dr. Diego Correa. We talked to the Colombian-born stem cell scientist, a former clinician with training in mechanical engineering, about his studies with mesenchymal stem cells and their potential clinical applications in cell-based therapy. Soon Correa is going to publish what he believes will be his most important contribution to this field.
‘Reprogrammed’ stem cells approved to mend human hearts for the first time
The latest clinical use of induced pluripotent stem cells excites researchers, but some fear the therapy will be rushed to market.
On FDA's regulatory status
Statement from FDA Commissioner Scott Gottlieb, M.D. on the FDA’s new policy steps and enforcement efforts to ensure proper oversight of stem cell therapies and regenerative medicine