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The Stem Cell Report with Martin Pera

Stem cell science has catapulted to the forefront of biomedical research over the last decade, bringing with it the potential to transform human health and the treatment of devastating diseases and disorders. Martin Pera, an internationally recognized stem cell pioneer and the dynamic editor-in-chief of Stem Cell Reports, explores basic discoveries in stem cell research and its application. Dr. Pera goes “beyond the paper,” bringing authors together to draw new insights and explore the questions and creativity that drive new breakthroughs. Stem Cell Reports, published by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), is an open-access, peer reviewed journal that supports the field of stem cell research and regenerative medicine.

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The Stem Cell Report with Martin Pera

Blastoids, Gastruloids, and Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models

April 01, 2021 • Season 1 • Episode 1

In this episode Drs. Janet Rossant and Patrick Tam, join the podcast. They are experts in early embryonic development and authors of new Perspective article in Stem Cell Reports, Opportunities and Challenges with Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models. Embryo modeling is a rapidly emerging area of science which can help advance the understanding of early development, especially human development where insight has been limited due to technical and ethical issues. The article is online now and will appear in the May 2021 special issue of the journal.

Show Notes

Guests
Janet Rossant, PhD - Hospital for Sick Children, the University of Toronto and the Gairdner Foundation. Website: https://lab.research.sickkids.ca/rossant/

Patrick Tam, PhD - University of Sydney, Australia
Website: https://www.cmrijeansforgenes.org.au/researchers/patrick-tam

Host
Martin Pera, PhD – Editor-in-Chief, Stem Cell Reports and The Jackson Laboratory
Website: https://www.jax.org/research-and-faculty/faculty/martin-pera
Twitter: @martinperaJAX (https://twitter.com/martinperajax)
Podcast Website: https://thestemcellreport.buzzsprout.com/

Supporting Resources
Opportunities and Challenges with Stem Cell-Based Embryo Models
Website: https://www.cell.com/stem-cell-reports/fulltext/S2213-6711(21)00082-5
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.stemcr.2021.02.002

NIH Blog
Website: https://osp.od.nih.gov/2021/03/11/human-embryo-development/

About Stem Cell Reports
Stem Cell Reports is the Open Access journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research for communicating basic discoveries in stem cell research, in addition to translational and clinical studies. Stem Cell Reports focuses on original research with conceptual or practical advances that are of broad interest to stem cell biologists and clinicians.
Website: https://www.cell.com/stem-cell-reports/home
Twitter: @stemcellreports (https://twitter.com/stemcellreports)

About ISSCR
With nearly 4,000 members from more than 60 countries, the International Society for Stem Cell Research is the preeminent global, cross-disciplinary, science-based organization dedicated to stem cell research and its translation to the clinic. The ISSCR mission is to promote excellence in stem cell science and applications to human health.
Website: International Society for Stem Cell Research
Twitter: @ISSCR (https://twitter.com/isscr)

Acknowledgements

ISSCR Staff
Keith Alm, Chief Operating Officer
Bethany Almon, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing
Yvonne Fisher, Managing Editor, Stem Cell Reports
Kym Kilbourne, Director, Media and Strategic Communications
Jack Mosher, Senior Manager, Scientific Affairs
Nancy Witty, Chief Executive Officer

Voice Work
Ben Snitkoff

Music
KonovalovMusic, @KonovalovMusic