Monthly Archives: September 2011

Spinal Patient Receives Stem Cells in First Experimental Treatment

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

The US News and World Report reports that a partially paralyzed spinal cord injury patient was injected with stem cells on Friday in the first human embryonic stem cell experimental treatment performed on a human. Geron, the company that developed the cells and the first to hold an FDA license to use the cells in treatment, says the stem cells came from human embryos left over from fertility treatments and were converted into nerve cells before being injected into the damaged area of the spinal cord More here: Spinal Patient Receives Stem Cells in First Experimental Treatment … Continue reading →

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Bloomberg: Geron, StemCells Rise 4%

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Geron, the first Biotech company to be FDA-approved for human clinical stem cell trials, is a large part of the stem cell discussion in the market. Original post: Bloomberg: Geron, StemCells Rise 4% … Continue reading →

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Researchers in California Show Results for Spinal Cord Injuries Using Embryonic Stem Cells

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

FDA approves human embryonic stem-cell study after California clinical trials have shown improvements of spinal cord injuries in test animals using embryonic stem cells. See original here: Researchers in California Show Results for Spinal Cord Injuries Using Embryonic Stem Cells … Continue reading →

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ACT – Stem Cell Trial for AMD and Stargardt – Phase 1

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Advanced Cell Technology starts first two phases for AMD and Stargardt. More: ACT - Stem Cell Trial for AMD and Stargardt - Phase 1 … Continue reading →

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Excerpt from: "The Urban Wire" Internet Radio Podcast: FDA Oks embryonic stem cell trials for humans

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Excerpt from: "The Urban Wire" Internet Radio Broadcast Episode 1: Family Affair Part 1. Segment Topic:FDA Oks embryonic stem cell trials for humans. Hosted by: Senica Harris and Michael Snyder Visit link: Excerpt from: "The Urban Wire" Internet Radio Podcast: FDA Oks embryonic stem cell trials for humans … Continue reading →

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NZ Stemcell Trials – Part One

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Part One - New Zealand has secured approval to begin human trials of an innovative treatment for people with Spinal Cord Injuries. Read more: NZ Stemcell Trials - Part One … Continue reading →

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CIRM Major Facilities Speed Stem Cell Science and Create Jobs

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

CIRM funded 12 new research facilities in California, a $272 million investment that leveraged $1.1 billion in donor and institutional funding. This funding has already created construction jobs for the buildings, many of which are expected to be completed in the next two years. Once built, the additional space will provide room for new faculty members and create jobs for laboratory personnel. Read the rest here: CIRM Major Facilities Speed Stem Cell Science and Create Jobs … Continue reading →

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Geron's Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Spinal Cord Injury

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Dr. Jane Lebkowski, executive vice president and chief scientific officer at Geron Corporation, gave the keynote address for the 2011 CIRM Bridges Trainee Meeting. Read more from the original source: Geron's Embryonic Stem Cell Clinical Trial for Spinal Cord Injury … Continue reading →

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Geron: FDA Clearance for Human Clinical Stem Cell Trials

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Geron Receives FDA Clearance To Begin World's First Human Clinical Trial Of Embryonic Stem Cell-Based Therapy. Geron is developing first-in-class biopharmaceuticals for the treatment of cancer and chronic degenerative diseases, including spinal cord injury, heart failure and diabetes. Read the original: Geron: FDA Clearance for Human Clinical Stem Cell Trials … Continue reading →

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Hans Keirstead – Stem Cell Research Human Clinical Trials

Posted: Published on September 15th, 2011

Hans Keirstead - Stem Cell Research Human Clinical Trials. An Evening with Dr. Hans Keirstead; A Pioneer in Stem Cell Research Original post: Hans Keirstead - Stem Cell Research Human Clinical Trials … Continue reading →

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