Cancer is the leading cause of death for people younger than 85 (1). High cancer mortality rates underscore the need for more sensitive diagnostic techniques as well as therapies that…
Acute myeloid leukemia (AML) is a cancer of the blood and bone marrow that is rapidly fatal within months if untreated. Even with aggressive treatment, including chemotherapy and bone marrow…
Leukemias are cancers of the blood forming cells that afflict both children and adults. Many drugs have been developed to treat leukemias and related diseases. These drugs are often effective…
On March 25th, 2014, California's Stem Cell Agency (CIRM) hosted a live Google Hangout about recent progress in stem cell based treatment strategies for leukemia. Guest experts included CIRM grantees…
Daniel Goff speaks at the 2011 CIRM Grantee Meeting about identifying potential leukemia drugs that could zero-in on and kill the cancer stems cells that are thought to be responsible…
Irv Weissman, Ph.D., spoke at the "Spotlight on Basic Research," an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on August 20, 2009. Weissman has a CIRM Comprehensive grant…
Robert Klein, J.D. and David Brenner, M.D., gave the welcoming remarks for the "Spotlight on Leukemia," an educational event presented at the CIRM Governing Board meeting on June 18, 2009.…
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