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How do stem cells impact your life? Alysson Muotri introduces you to the people and the science that are curing diseases, finding treatments, discovering what makes us human, and so much more. How do stem cells impact your life? Alysson Muotri introduces you to the people and the science that are curing diseases, finding treatments, discovering what makes us human, and so much more. Welcome to The Stem Cell Channel. Stem cell science is changing medicine and our understanding of human development.

Informed Consent, Genomics Data, and Health with Anthony Magit - Exploring Ethics 11/30/2022; 53 minutes New technologies, shifting demographics and changing societal expectations point to the need for people from all walks of life to be part of fact-based discussions regarding the checks and balances in place when it comes to human research. Anthony Magit, M.D., M.P.H., shares the importance of institutional review boards (IRBs), oversight, and consent when doing research with human subjects.

Autism and Gene Therapy with Alysson Muotri - Autism Tree Global Neuroscience Conference 2022 11/23/2022; 58 minutes What is gene therapy and how does it relate to autism? Alysson Muotri, Ph.D., contextualizes the autism spectrum, defines gene therapy, shares how human stem cells can contribute to research, and lays out how gene therapy could be used in the future.

A Closer Look at...Your Placenta 11/12/2022; 57 minutes The human placenta may hold important clues to the health of both mothers and babies. Mana Parast, M.D., Ph.D., discusses placental development, what we can learn from pathologic evaluation of the placenta after delivery, and modeling the placenta with stem cells.

A Growing Legacy in STEM: The Gonzales Family 11/10/2022; 58 minutes After dropping out of high school, David Gonzales was unsure of what the future held but he knew he wanted more for his young family. He found a passion for science and, after years of dedicated study, became a professor at UC San Diego. His story is one of how generations rise - how a change in course can lead to a better tomorrow for an entire family.

Coral Reefs and the Power of Adaptation to Climate Change 11/5/2022; 57 minutes Scripps Institution of Oceanography marine biologist Stuart Sandin illuminates his work leading the 100 Island Challenge, a project that uses high tech ecological surveys to capture snapshots of coral reef ecosystems found in the tropical waters of the Pacific, Caribbean, and Indian oceans.

A First Generation CEO's Journey with Liz Ramírez 11/3/2022; 24 minutes Growing up in Imperial Valley, Liz Ramírez's parents instilled in her the value of learning. "In order to break barriers, I needed an education," she recalls. Ramírez shares the story of her struggles and successes as a first-generation immigrant navigating her way through college at UC San Diego.

Prevention of Heart Disease: What You and Your Doctor Can Do to Minimize Risk 12/1/2022; 81 minutes What role do genetics, diet, exercise and cholesterol play in preventing and treating diseases of the heart? Learn about advances in the prevention and treatment of heart disease, and what you and your doctor can do to minimize risk with Dr. Carlin Long. Recorded on 11/01/2022.

Stem Cell Clinical Trials and New Therapies for Patients: Alpha Clinic Director's Panel - Sanford Stem Cell Symposium 2022 11/1/2022; 58 minutes CIRM-funded Alpha Stem Cell Clinics are a network California medical centers that specialize in delivering stem cell clinical trials to patients. Sandra Dillon shares how their work has impacted treatments for her rare cancer. Maria T. Millan, M.D., Mehrdad Abedi, M.D., Daniela A.

Peak Human? Thoughts on the Evolution of Human Performance with 2022 Nierenberg Prize Winner Jesse Ausubel 11/15/2022; 53 minutes Environmental scientist Jesse Ausubel, awarded the 2022 Nierenberg Prize for Science in the Public Interest, discusses whether the human species can continue to improve—much like cars, computers, or other technology—or whether our species has reached its peak.