Alzheimer’s Stem Cell Research Patient Advocate Spotlight: The Faces of Neurodegenerative Disease – Video

(Part 3 of 7) Neal Hermanowicz, specialist, and, gave the keynote presentation at "Synapses Firing: Connections Made", a patient advocacy event hosted by the California stem cell funding agency (CIRM). The 100+ people in attendance heard from patient advocates about living with neurodegenerative disease and from scientists about recent progress in stem cell research that may lead to new treatments. The event was held at UC-Irvine's Sue and Bill Gross Stem Cell Research Center

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Alzheimer's Stem Cell Research Patient Advocate Spotlight: The Faces of Neurodegenerative Disease - Video

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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