NIH Renews Support to 7 Sites Nationwide

From bench to bedside: NIH grant establishes cardiac clinical research center at UofL University of Louisville among 7 sites nationwide for Cardiac Cell Therapy Research Network To paraphrase Yogi Berra: It’s déjà vu all over again – with a twist. A University of Louisville researcher known for his prowess at winning competitive grants from the National Institutes of Health has won another one – his first for clinical research. During his 18-year tenure at UofL, Dr. Roberto Bolli has generated more than $100 million in grants for basic research from the NIH. Today, Bolli joined with University of Louisville President James R. Ramsey to announce a new NIH grant he has won for clinical research,…

Stem Cells, Explained

“The ABCs of Stem Cells” MD Anderson Presents: Patient Power A lot of this falls into the category of stem cell research. But a lot of us in the public really don’t understand what the controversy is. This episode of Patient Power can help demystify all of this and help you understand what stem cells are, stem cell research, and why there is excitement about it.  This episode reviews the definitions of the different kinds of stem cells, how they are currently being used, what research is happening in cancer and other health conditions, as well as a little bit of ethics around use, and of course, the future of stem cells and cancer.  Listen,…