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New advances in the treatment of cancer through stem cell collection and storage for families. – Video

Dr. Manny Alvarez, Chairman of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Reproductive Science at Hackensack University Medical Center visits The Balancing Act studio to discuss how stem cells could be the key to cancer.

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New advances in the treatment of cancer through stem cell collection and storage for families. - Video

Macular Degeneration: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – Mark Humayun – Video

(Part 4 of 4) Mark Humayun, MD, Ph.D. outlined clinical treatment strategies for age-related macular degeneration at the "Spotlight on Macular Degeneration," an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on April 29, 2009. Humayun has a CIRM disease team planning grant to develop stem cell based treatment strategies for age-related macular degeneration.

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Training the Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists: CIRM Bridges Program – Video

The CIRM Bridges to Stem Cell Research Awards are training the next generation of stem cell scientists and laboratory technicians by funding courses and research internships for undergraduates and masters-level students. At the 2011 CIRM Bridges Trainee Meeting, 160 students from the 16 Bridges programs presented posters that describe the research results from their internships and learned about career opportunities in stem cell science. Series: "California Institute for Regenerative Medicine" [10/2011] [Science] [Show ID: 22636]

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Training the Next Generation of Stem Cell Scientists: CIRM Bridges Program - Video