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Highlight from Stem Cell Reports: New Type of Stem Cells Contains Potential for Knee Cartilage Regeneration in Arthritic Mice
Osteoarthritis (OA) is a debilitating joint disease which affects over 500 million people worldwide, with trends increasing as populations age. OA is caused by progressive, irreversible degeneration of joint cartilage, leading to pain, swelling and immobility in the affected joint. Current therapies focus on symptom relief but cannot restore degenerated cartilage.
A potentially alternative treatment is the regeneration of cartilage from stem cells. Importantly, not all types of stem cells can make cartilage and earlier clinical trials with mesenchymal stem or stromal cells (MSCs) obtained did not convincingly show that MSCs make new cartilage when given to OA patients.
Voting Opens for 2024 ISSCR Board of Directors and Officers
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New Podcast Episode. Human Fetal Tissue: A Legacy of Biomedical Research Contributions
The ISSCR, led by its Public Policy Committee, have been tireless champions and advocates for sound science policy across the globe. This includes advocacy for fetal tissue research and working to inform policymakers and the public on the vast medical applications and advances that have, and will, come from the use of HFT in biomedical research. Towards that end, the ISSCR and the Lawrence Goldstein Policy Fellows have authored a recent paper in Stem Cell Reports entitled, Human Fetal Tissue is Critical for Biomedical Research that is the subject of this episode.
The Power of Mentoring
In recognition of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science a few days ago, I thought I would spend some time this month to explore the immeasurable impact that forging strong mentoring relationships can have on our scientific careers – and our lives.
Member Spotlight: Deniz Goekbuget, PhD
Stay passionate about the research you do and remember that negative and positive results are equally important in guiding you towards a deeper understanding of your biological problem.
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