Video Event: Spotlight: Cardiovascular Therapies - Mar 2011
Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – Welcoming Remarks
Robert Klein, J.D. and Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., gave the welcoming remarks for the “Spotlight on Cardiovascular Therapies,” an educational event presented at the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine Governing Board meeting on March 10, 2011 in Burlingame, CA. Klein is Chair of the CIRM Governing Board. Pomeroy is Vice Chancellor for Human Health Sciences […]
Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – W. Douglas Boyd
“Cardiac Tissue Regeneration and Biosurgery” On March 10, 2011, W. Douglas Boyd, M.D., spoke about his work towards developing stem cell-based technologies to repair heart tissue damaged by cardiovascular disease. Boyd is a professor of surgery and director of robotics and biosurgery for the UC Davis Health System. Boyd was introduced by Claire Pomeroy, M.D., […]
Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – Yung-Wei Chi
“Stem Cell Research: Where are we with Peripheral Arterial Disease (PAD)” On March 10, 2011, Yung-Wei Chi, D.O., spoke about a recently launched clinical trial that using a patient’s own stem cells to help prevent amputations due to peripheral arterial disease. Chi is an associate professor of medicine at the UC Davis Vascular Center. Chi […]
Cardiovascular Therapies: Spotlight on Stem Cell Research – Jeanette Owens
“Patient Advocate Speaker” On March 10, 2011, Jeanette Owens spoke about living with peripheral arterial disease and about her hopes for stem cell treatments. Owens was introduced by Claire Pomeroy, M.D., M.B.A., vice chancellor for Human Health Sciences at UC Davis and dean of the UC Davis School of Medicine. Pomeroy is also a member […]