Video Event: Spotlight: Amyloidosis - Dec 2013

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Spotlight on Amyloidosis and Stem Cell Research: Robert Vescio MD – Cedars-Sinai

Dr. Robert Vescio spoke to CIRM’s governing board to promote awareness about amyloidosis, a rare, often fatal disease caused by the abnormal deposit of proteins called amyloids in various tissues of the body. Dr. Vescio, director of Cedars-Sinai’s multiple myeloma and amyloidosis program, explained the disease and described the current stem cell based treatment options. […]

Michael York: Amyloidosis and Stem Cell Research

Michael York, star of films such as Cabaret, Logan’s Run, and Austin Powers, spoke to the California stem cell agency governing board about his personal battle with amyloidosis, a rare, often fatal disease caused by the abnormal deposit of proteins called amyloids in various tissues of the body. In addition to amyloidosis, York was also […]