The Stem Cell Report with Janet Rossant
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. Janet Rossant, 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. Rossant 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.
The Stem Cell Report with Janet Rossant
Mending a Broken Heart
In this episode Drs. Charles Murry and Kenta Nakamura join the podcast to talk about “cardiac remuscularization therapy,” and the general approach of transplanting human pluripotent stem cell-derived cardiomyocytes to restore cardiac function after injury.
Guests
Charles Murry, MD, PhD, University of Washington and Sana Biotechnology
Kenta Nakamura, MD, University of Washington and VA Puget Sound Healthcare System
Host
Martin Pera, PhD – Editor-in-Chief, Stem Cell Reports and The Jackson Laboratory
Twitter: @martinperaJAX
Supporting Document
Drs. Murry and Nakamura are two of the authors of the recent paper ” Pharmacologic therapy for engraftment arrhythmia induced by transplantation of human cardiomyocytes” in Stem Cell Reports.
About Stem Cell Reports
Stem Cell Reports is the Open Access journal of the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR) 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.
Twitter: @StemCellReports
About ISSCR
With nearly 4,000 members from more than 65 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.
Twitter: @ISSCR
Website: https://www.cell.com/stem-cell-reports/home
Acknowledgement
ISSCR Staff
Keith Alm, Chief Executive Officer
Bethany Almon, Senior Manager of Integrated Marketing
Yvonne Fisher, Managing Editor, Stem Cell Reports
Kym Kilbourne, Director of Media and Strategic Communications
Jack Mosher, Senior Manager of Scientific Affairs
Voice Work
Ben Snitkoff
Music
@Konovalov