Stem cell research awareness day

Links: - UCL Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine - UCL iPSC working group members - 2009 Stem Cell Awareness Day - UCL podcasts: Stem cell research - the science, the methods and the applications UCL will this week mark Stem Cell Awareness Day (23 September) in a tradition honoured within research universities across the world. UCL's work in the area of stem cell research is constantly evolving. Last month UCL scientists discovered nano-magnets that can guide stem cells to damaged tissue. Using microscopic magnetic particles to bring stem cells to sites of cardiovascular injury, this new method has been designed to increase the capacity of cells to repair damaged tissue. Although magnetic fields have been used to guide cellular therapies in the past, this is the first time cells have been targeted using a method directly applicable to clinical practice. Stem Cell Awareness day is organised by the California Institute for Regenerative Medicine and aims to foster greater understanding about stem cell research and the range of potential applications for disease and injury. To find out more about UCL's stem cell research go to the suite of podcasts at the link above.