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CV Now Episode 014: Stem Cells for Cardiac Regeneration

Episode Summary

In this episode, two of the nation’s leading researchers in cardiac regenerative medicine give us a primer in the principles of stem cell research for cardiovascular regeneration, and how these remarkable cells are being used to unlock potentially life-saving therapies for patients.

Episode Notes

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speakers on this episode:

Reza Ardehali, MD, PhD

Associate Chief of Cardiology, Regenerative Medicine

Advanced Heart Failure, Mechanical Circulatory Support, and Transplantation

Broad Stem Cell Research Center, UCLA School of Medicine

 

John Cooke, MD, PhD

Chair, Department of Cardiovascular Sciences

Director, Center for Cardiovascular Regeneration

Houston Methodist