STEM CELLS Promotes Jan A. Nolta to Editor
STEM CELLS, the premier peer-reviewed journal in the field of stem cells and regenerative medicine, promoted Professor Jan A. Nolta to Editor.
Nolta, one of the nation’s leading researchers in regenerative medicine, directs the University of California-Davis “Institute for Regenerative Cures” that is supported by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine (CIRM). In addition to conducting groundbreaking research in human stem cells, she directs the university’s stem cell program that includes more 150 scientists and clinicians from the University of California (UC)-Davis and -Sacramento campuses.
“There has never been such an exciting time to be a scientist in the field of stem cell research,” said Nolta. “The tools and techniques that we now have are unprecedented, and allow us to probe the biology of stem cells in entirely new ways. I look forward to tackling my new role with both a zeal and deep respect for the global scientific community.”
Reprogramming Stem Cells to a More Basic Form Results in More Effective Transplant, Study Shows
Durham, NC November 2011 – Chinese stem cell scientists have published new research that improves the survival and effectiveness of transplanted stem cells. The research led by Dr Hsiao Chang Chan, from the Chinese University of Hong Kong, is published in STEM CELLS.
Research into differentiation has led to a variety of breakthroughs as stem cell researchers harvest cells from one part of the body and genetically adapt them to fulfill a specialized role. However, if the implanted cells are too much like the cells of the targeted area they may not have the plasticity to engraft and repair the injured tissue.
New Evidence for Spinal Membrane as a Source of Stem Cells May Advance Treatment of Spinal Cord Injuries
Durham, NC October 2011 – Italian and Spanish scientists studying the use of stem cells for treating spinal cord injuries have provided the first evidence to show that meninges, the membrane which envelops the central nervous system, is a potential source of self-renewing stem cells. The research, published in STEM CELLS, develops the understanding of cell activation in central nervous system injuries; advancing research into new treatments for spinal injuries and degenerative brain disorders.
The team focused their research on spinal cord injuries, caused when the spinal cord is damaged by trauma rather than disease. Depending on the severity a spinal injury can lead from pain to full paralysis, with high social and medical care costs. As the spinal cord lacks the ability to regenerate, the potential for patient recovery is severely limited.
Announcing the first stem cell translational journal
Durham, NC, April 2011 – AlphaMed Press announces the launch of a major peer-reviewed journal, STEM CELLS Translational Medicine (SCTM), answering an acknowledged need within the research and clinical communities for comprehensive coverage of stem cell science, stem cell-based regenerative medicine and tissue engineering, stem cell-based predictive toxicology, and cancer stem cell investigation.
STEM CELLS Translational Medicine will publish high-impact, peer-reviewed articles that will significantly advance the clinical utilization of stem cell molecular and cellular biology by bridging stem cell research and clinical trials. In addition to original manuscripts, case studies, and commentaries this unique journal will encourage researchers to submit data from their negative clinical trials for publication to rapidly share results that other researchers may find valuable.
The Oncologist eJournal – PM360 Trailblazer Finalist
Durham, NC —PM360, a monthly magazine for marketing decision-makers in the pharmaceutical, biotech, and medical device industries, recently named The Oncologist eJournal as a Trailblazer Initiatives - App Launch finalist.
In response to increasing time demands and the growing use of mobile technology among physicians, The Oncologist developed a dynamic and engaging new app to facilitate quick and easy access to peer-reviewed medical information and key opinion leader podcasts for oncology professionals worldwide. The Oncologist eJournal App for iPad allows users to virtually flip through journal pages, accessing critical articles in seconds. The Oncologist HD App was the first in its classification to provide full-text articles while allowing physicians a mobile platform that is both searchable and ready for social networking.
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