Video Topic: Spotlights on Disease
Spotlight on Leukemia: Clinical Trial Participants
Myeloid proliferative diseases are life threatening blood disorders that can lead to acute leukemia. Using stem cells, the laboratory of Dr. Catriona Jamieson showed that a specific small molecule could halt these diseases. This work, funded in part by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine, led to a clinical trial, which is now underway. In […]
Spotlight on Macular Degeneration: Welcoming Remarks
Robert Klein, J.D. and Carmen Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A., gave the welcoming remarks for the “Spotlight on Macular Degeneration,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on April 29, 2009. Klein is Chair of the CIRM Governing Board and President of Klein Financial Corporation. Puliafito is dean of the Keck School of Medicine […]
Spotlight on Macular Degeneration: Seminar by David Hinton, M.D.
David Hinton, M.D., spoke at the “Spotlight on Macular degeneration,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on April 29, 2009. Hinton has a CIRM grant to study the therapeutic potential of retinal pigment epithelial cell lines derived from human embryonic stem cells for retinal degeneration. Hinton is a professor of pathology, […]
Spotlight on Macular Degeneration: Seminar by Mark Humayun, M.D., Ph.D.
Mark Humayun, M.D., Ph.D. spoke 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 award to develop stem cell based treatment strategies for age-related macular degeneration. Humayun is professor of ophthalmology, biomedical engineering, and cell and neurobiology at […]
Spotlight on Macular Degeneration: Seminar by Sharon Hayes
Sharon Hayes spoke at the “Spotlight on Macular Degeneration,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board Meeting on April 29, 2009. Hayes spoke about being diagnosed with macular degeneration and the impact that the disease has had on her life. Hayes was introduced by her physician, Carmen Puliafito, M.D., M.B.A. Puliafito is dean […]
Spotlight on Arthritis: Welcoming Remarks
Robert Klein, J.D. and Philip Pizzo, M.D., gave the welcoming remarks for the “Spotlight on Arthritis,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on January 30, 2009. Klein is Chair of the CIRM Governing Board and President of Klein Financial Corporation. Pizzo is dean of the Stanford School of Medicine and is […]
Spotlight on Arthritis: Seminar by Mark Genovese, M.D.
Mark Genovese, M.D., spoke at the “Spotlight on Arthritis,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on January 30, 2009. Genovese defined the different types of arthritis and described current arthritis therapies as well as promising stem cell based therapeutic strategies. Genovese is a professor of medicine, specializing in immunology and rheumatology, […]
Spotlight on Arthritis: Seminar by William Robinson, M.D., Ph.D.
William Robinson, M.D., Ph.D. spoke at the “Spotlight on Arthritis,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on January 30, 2009. Robinson presented an overview of osteoarthritis (OA), the most common form of arthritis. He also discussed recent research results from his laboratory, which suggest that the complement pathway of the immune […]
Spotlight on Arthritis: Seminar by Barbara D’Amico
Barbara D’Amico spoke at the “Spotlight on Arthritis,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board Meeting on January 30, 2009. D’Amico spoke about the impact of rheumatoid arthritis on her daily life. D’Amico was introduced by her physician, Mark Genovese, M.D. Dr. Genovese is a professor of medicine, specializing in immunology and rheumatology, […]
Spotlight on Arthritis: Q&A and Concluding Remarks
Robert Klein, J.D. led the question and answer session and gave the concluding remarks for the “Spotlight on Arthritis,” an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board Meeting on January 30, 2009. Klein is Chair of the CIRM Governing Board and President of Klein Financial Corporation. The CIRM-hosted event was presented in Burlingame, California […]