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Stanford Medcast Episode 43: Hot Topics Mini-Series - Stem Cell Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis

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Overview

Stanford Center for Continuing Medical Education, Stanford Medcast Episode 43: Hot Topics Mini-Series - Stem Cell Therapy in Multiple Sclerosis, 6/21/2022 12:00:00 AM - 6/21/2025 12:00:00 AM, Today's episode includes a discussion with Dr. Jeffrey Dunn who serves as the Lily Sarafan Director of Neuroimmunology, Clinical Professor and Chief of Neuroimmunology within the Department of Neurology & Neurological Sciences at Stanford University. The discussion includes an overview of the different types of stem cells, as it relates to Multiple Sclerosis (MS), some of the ways researchers are considering using stem cell therapy to treat MS, and the limitations of disease modifying treatments that stem cell therapy could help address. Advice will also be provided to clinicians whose patients are asking about stem cell therapy and when it will be available to them. This session focuses on the knowledge gaps around the risks and benefits of stem cell therapy and the ongoing research taking place to bring this therapeutic option from bench to bedside.

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  • Profile image for Ankita Priyadarshini
    Ankita Priyadarshini
    This podcast introduced me the possibility of using stem cell therapy for a major neurodegenrative disorder like Multiple sclerosis which is otherwise not curable witth conventional drug. This podcast is worth the time !
  • Profile image for Dr.Abdicasiis Dahir Ismail
    Dr.Abdicasiis Dahir Ismail
    AMAZING TOPIC.
    I really found attractive to me, though its not approved by the FDA yet, but intiating and analysin the potenitial benefits and risks of the stem cell therepy in multiple sclerosis.

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