#allogeneic stem cells

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FDA Approves Omisirge, a Cell Therapy for Blood Cancer Patients Undergoing Stem Cell Transplantation

The FDA has recently approved a cell therapy called Omisirge (omidubicel-onlv) for patients with blood cancers who are undergoing stem cell transplantation. This allogeneic cord blood-based cell therapy can help speed up the recovery of neutrophils in the body, a type of white blood cell, and reduce the risk of infection. Omisirge is intended for use in adults and pediatric patients 12 years and…

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New Yamanaka interview gives key insights into future of IPS cells

New Yamanaka interview gives key insights into future of IPS cells

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Where is the field of IPS cells going and how will this impact the overall field of stem cell-based regenerative medicine?

Nobel Laureate Shinya Yamanaka, the discoverer of IPS cells, gave a really interesting recent interview to Nikkei that provides some fascinating insights into the future of this exciting technology that is now more than a decade old.

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Top takeaways from new Yamanaka (山中伸弥) stem cell interview

Top takeaways from new Yamanaka (山中伸弥) stem cell interview

Dr. Shinya Yamanaka. Photo from CiRA, Kyoto University

Shinya Yamanaka is one of my favorite fellow scientists. His research is creative and rigorous along with having huge clinical implications. At the same time, Dr. Yamanaka sees the big picture and he’s very open about talking about real life as a scientist. I really appreciate both levels. In the past I interviewed himfor my blog on the…

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