Course Summary
Adipose/Mesenchymal Stem CellsAdipose tissue stem cells application in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine are explained from the basics to advanced strategies for diseases such as cancer and Type I diabetes. Development of adipose tissue engineering techniques offers a great potential in surpassing the existing limits faced by the classical approaches used in plastic and reconstructive surgery. Adipose tissue engineering clinical applications are wide and varied, including reconstructive, corrective and cosmetic procedures. Nowadays, adipose tissue engineering is a fast developing field, both in terms of fundamental researches and medical applications, addressing issues related to management of soft tissue injuries in different body locations. Potential hazards and recent trends in regulatory guidances are reviewed.
What's Included
Maharaj - Understanding the Principles and Properties of Stem Cells
| The purpose of this unit is to explore the origin of stem cell studies and their applications since. The unit will also cover properties of stem cells and current and future problems in their use. |
McNiece - Development of New Cellular Therapies
| The purpose of this unit is to understand pathology and current cellular treatments. |
Maharaj - Stem Cells & Regenerative Medicine
| The purpose of this unit is to understand what regenerative medicine is and what adult stem cells are. The unit will also cover which medical conditions may benefit from regenerative medicine, as well as the sources of stem cells for regenerative medicine and their clinical applications in Diabetes. |
McNiece - Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine
| The purpose of this unit is to understand stem cell origin. The unit will also explain hematopoietic stem cells and Regenerative Medicine. |
McNiece - Current Issues in Stem Cell-Based Therapies
| This unit will introduce regulatory issues and trial design. The unit will also cover cell dosing, delivery of cellular products, and manufacturing issues. |
Chen - Clinical Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
| This unit will cover clinical perspectives of MSCs including: In Vitro Engineering of Human Ear-Shaped Cartilage, Utility of Periodontal Ligament Progenitors for Treating Periodontitis, MSC Transplantation for Trating Systemic Lupus Erythematosus Patients, Rescuing Aged MSCs by Exposure to Young ECM. |
Chen - Principles of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Based Therapy
| This unit will cover mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs) sources and characteristics |
Chen - Interactions between (MSCs) and Extracellular Matrix (ECM)
| This unit will cover clinical trials regarding the ECM and MSCs |
Dhurandhar - Basic Biology of Stem Cells in Adipose Tissue
| The purpose of this unit is to understand Adipose Tissue and its components, as well as Stem Cells in Adipose Tissue |
Dhurandhar - Isolation & Handling of Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells - Precautions and Potential Modif
| Why Adipose Stem Cells? This unit will cover differentiation and use. |
Dhurandhar - Adenov 36 - A Functional Modulator of Adipose Tissue & Adipose Tissue Derived Stem Cells
| This unit will cover obesity, as well as AD 36 and clinical studies. |
Lee - Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Type 1 Diabetes
| This unit is an overview current therapies and the possibility of Stem Cells in therapy. |
Lee - Therapeutic Applications of Mesenchymal Stem Cells
| This unit will explain mesenchymal Stem Cells and how mesenchymal stem cells repair injured tissue. The unit will also cover the current status of clinical trials with mesenchymal stem cells. |
Lee - Mesenchymal Stem Cells for Cancer Treatment
| This unit will cover the microenvironment of cancer cells, as well as mesenchymal Stem Cells treatments and Clinical Studies. |
