October 18, 2018
Regenerative Medicine is the Future of Medicine for Dr. Amy Lightner
Volunteering for a reading program at a children’s hospital led to a career change for Amy Lightner, M.D. As a Stanford University undergraduate, she met a cardiac surgeon who turned her interest to medicine. “I got to see how medicine and surgical intervention could change a child’s life forever,” says Dr. Lightner. “The research, in […]
Tags: Crohn's Disease, Dr. Amy Lightner, IBD, inflammatory bowel disease, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, regenerative medicine, regenerative surgery, stem cells, ulcerative colitis
October 11, 2018
The Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery will be held Nov. 29 – Dec. 1, 2018 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. Early-bird registration, which runs through Monday, Oct. 15, provides a savings of $100 off the conference fee. Register today. The event will feature presentations on the latest advancements in regenerative medicine and […]
Tags: Center for Regenerative Medicine, Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery, Medical Research, regenerative medicine, research, stem cells
October 4, 2018
Spinal Cord Stimulation, Physical Therapy Help Paralyzed Man Stand, Walk With Assistance
Spinal cord stimulation and physical therapy have helped a man paralyzed since 2013 regain his ability to stand and walk with assistance. The results, achieved in a research collaboration between Mayo Clinic and UCLA, are reported in Nature Medicine. With an implanted stimulator turned on, the man, Jered Chinnock, was able to step with a front-wheeled […]
Tags: Dr. Kendall Lee, Dr. Kristin Zhao, Dr. Peter Grahn, epidural electrical stimulation, medical engineering, Medical Research, Neuroregeneration, neurosurgery, paralysis, spinal cord injury
September 27, 2018
“Feel the Beat” Raises HLHS Awareness
The Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome recently held the annual “Feel the Beat” event at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. In its sixth year, the event brings together families, researchers, and clinicians to learn more about and raise awareness for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome, or HLHS. This year’s theme […]
Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, Dr. Timothy Nelson, HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Medical Research, research
September 20, 2018
Apply for Regenerative Medicine Minnesota Research Grants
Regenerative Medicine Minnesota, the statewide collaboration led by the University of Minnesota and Mayo Clinic, is accepting proposals for grants relating to regenerative medicine in discovery science, translational research and clinical trials. Applicants must be based in Minnesota. Before applying for a grant, be sure to read the Frequently Asked Questions and the request for proposal (RFP) for […]
Tags: Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, Regenerative Medicine Minnesota, research, research grants
September 13, 2018
Regenerative Medicine Facilities and Expertise in Florida
The Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Suites has seen 1,000 patients since opening on Mayo Clinic’s Florida campus almost two years ago. The model, which integrated patient care with laboratory functions, is enabling the development and use of regenerative medicine products. The unique space serves both patients and clinicians, providing a place for multidisciplinary teams to expand […]
Tags: Dr. Shane Shapiro, Mayo Clinic in Florida, Medical Research, Regenerative Medicine Therapeutic Suites, stem cells
August 16, 2018
Advancing Regenerative Medicine Practice, Science and Technology – 2018 Symposium
Recent practice advancements, scientific discoveries, product development and manufacturing are the topics featured at the 2018 Mayo Clinic Symposium on Regenerative Medicine and Surgery. Regenerative medicine leaders from around the globe will come together Nov. 29 – Dec. 1 at the Westin Kierland Resort in Scottsdale, AZ. This year’s symposium will emphasize clinical trial breakthroughs and therapeutic […]
Tags: Dr. Andre Terzic, Dr. Richard Hayden, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, regenerative medicine education, research, stem cells
August 9, 2018
Subscribe to the Mayo Clinic Regenerative Biotherapeutics Blog
You can now subscribe to receive email updates from the Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Biotherapeutics blog. You may choose to have updates sent as soon as they’re published or have a weekly email digest sent once per week (recommended). Follow these instructions to subscribe by email: On the right hand side of the blog […]
Tags: blog, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, research, stem cells
August 2, 2018
“Feel the Beat,” Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome Event – Sept. 8
The Todd and Karen Wanek Family Program for Hypoplastic Left Heart Syndrome (HLHS) will host the sixth annual “Feel the Beat” event on Saturday, Sept. 8 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rochester, Minn. The event is open to everyone. “Feel the Beat” brings together families, researchers, and clinicians to learn more about and […]
Tags: Congenital Heart Disease, HLHS, hypoplastic left heart syndrome, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, research
July 26, 2018
Regenerative Medicine Minnesota Idea Exchange and Celebration
On June 13, past and future grant awardees gathered for the third Annual Regenerative Medicine Minnesota Idea Exchange and Celebration, held at the University of Minnesota. Regenerative Medicine Minnesota grant awardees presented their progress to date and the future direction of their research. In 2018, eleven Mayo Clinic investigators received awards in education, research, and […]
Tags: biobusiness, biotechnology, Mayo Clinic Center for Regenerative Medicine, Medical Research, Regenerative Medicine Minnesota, research