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The ABCs of Stem Cells

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What are stem cells? Who do they benefit? Why the controversy about different types of stem cell research? In this Patient Power program, sponsored by The University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center, Dr. Frank Marini III, helps define stems cells and describe their role in the future of medicine. Dr. Marini is a leading stem cell researcher and an associate professor in the department of stem cell transplant and cellular therapy at M. D. Anderson.

First, Dr. Marini explains exactly what stems cells are, differentiating the types of stem cells such as embryonic and adult stem cells. He goes on to discuss the potential that these types of cells have in changing the face of medicine and how many who have chronic disease, including cancer, may be treated. Dr. Marini goes into detail about cell lines, how they work, and how researchers are using stem cells to learn more about cancer.

The research at M. D. Anderson is evolving not only the way cancer is treated, but helping experts around the world to better understand cancer in general. If you’d like to better understand stem cells, future applications of them as treatment, and the current research being conducted, please listen to this Patient Power webcast.

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Frank C. Marini III, Ph.D. Frank C. Marini III, Ph.D.
Stem Cell Biologist, Associate Professor, MD Anderson Cancer Center
Dr. Frank Marini is a stem cell biologist and an Associate Professor at The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center.  Dr. Marini’s research Interests lie in stem cells (nonhematopoietic and hematopoietic), mesenchymal stem cells, gene therapy, tumor microenvironment, and genetic vectors. more >

TRANSCRIPT:

  1. Introduction LISTEN
  2. What is a Stem Cell? LISTEN
  3. Adult Stem Cells LISTEN
  4. What’s the Excitement About? LISTEN
  5. Where Do Stem Cells Come From? LISTEN
  6. Cell Lines LISTEN
  7. Learning More About Cancer from Stem Cells LISTEN
  8. Research at M. D. Anderson LISTEN

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