For years the debate over stem cell science has raged. At one time it was said that fetal stem cells would be the cure for nearly all ailments. Thirty years later fetal stem cells have not cured anything. Rather, adult stem cells are used to effectively treat many ailments and are currently saving lives. This week Brad and Victor are joined by experts Dr. David Prentice and Paul Wagle to discuss cures and adult stem cells.
Resources
Stem Cell Research Facts
This is an educational web site created with the goal of connecting stem cell science, patients and stories. Our Success Stories come from people who have experienced a successful adult stem cell transplant. My Experience is a place where we give transplant recipients the time to share their personal experiences with a little more depth.
Stem Cell Connect is not a clinic, has no doctors and performs no stem cell transplants. We seek to connect those looking for information about the various types of stem cell research with the science and the experiences of those who’ve lived it. We welcome your feedback.
The Future of Stem Cells
Adult, Embryonic and now iPS cells; The field of stem cell research has come a long way in the last 20 years. Doctors, researchers and scientists explain what’s happening now and where the field is headed.
Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center
The Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center (MSCTC) is a research and development center, identifying adult stem cell applications for the treatment of various human healthcare conditions. The center is housed within the University of Kansas Medical Center campus in Kansas City, Kansas. The MSCTC is designed to serve as a hub of adult stem cell therapy, research and education in the State of Kansas and the adjoining region. We currently do not treat patients.
We are actively involved in human clinical trials that define the safety and efficacy of the adult stem cells we are investigating.
Adult Stem Cells Save Baby Girl
Regann Moore is a sweet, happy two-year-old who was diagnosed with Krabbe Disease days after she was born. It destroys the protective coating over nerve cells in the brain and nervous system, which usually results in death at two years. Her dad, Ferrell, thought his happy world had come to an end. They rushed her back to the hospital where only an adult stem cell transplant would save her.
Sickle Cell Treatment with Adult Stem Cells
Sickle-cell is a debilitating and deadly disease which largely affects the Black community. It deforms red blood cells into the shape of a sickle, which can get stuck in blood vessels, causing excruciating pain, strokes or damage of the organs. Stricken patients can become severely anemic and prone to infections. But there are three new gene therapies undergoing trials that show great promise…Listen to full story →
Exciting Breakthrough with Adult Stem Cells
Promising research is currently being conducted with adult stem cells to treat symptoms of Parkinson’s disease, using induced pluripotent stem (iPS) cells. These cells are capable of forming into any cell type in the body.
One particular study deserves your attention.
Dr. Jun Takahashi and his team at Kyoto University in Japan have begun a clinical trial that implants neurons from iPS cells into the brains of patients with Parkinson’s disease.
Guests
David Prentice Ph.D. he has almost 50 years’ experience as a scientific researcher, professor, and academic administrator. He is the former VP and research director at the Charlotte Lozier Institute. He is also former Advisory Board Chair and a Founding Member for the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center. Dr. Prentice established Stem Cell Research Facts, an educational website about adult stem cells. He has published numerous peer-reviewed scientific and bioethics articles, including a review of stem cell science and adult stem cell treatments, he has reviewed for various professional publications and been interviewed in virtually all major media outlets.
Paul Wagle MA, MHA serves as a Clinical Ethicist. His passion for ethics comes from his personal and familial encounters with life-and-death illnesses. Paul has experience in helping people and organizations discern between competing values to find a path forward. He has professionally consulted with organizations on medical ethics, stem cell research, AI ethics, and advocacy program development. In addition to his service to the Charlotte Lozier Institute, Paul also served as a founding board member of the Midwest Stem Cell Therapy Center and a handful of healthcare-related boards.
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