World’s 1st iPS transplant performed
Date: Sep 12, 2014
Source: Yomiuri Shimbun
KOBE (Jiji Press) — A team led by RIKEN researcher Masayo Takahashi performed a transplant of retina cells on Friday on a woman suffering from an eye disease, in the world’s first clinical study using induced pluripotent stem, or iPS, cells.
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iPS derived cells help improve ALS in mice
Date: Jun 26, 2014
Source: NHK World
A group of Japanese researchers say they have succeeded in controlling the progression of ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease, in mice by transplanting cells made from iPS cells, or pluripotent stem cells.
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Award of Honor Gala 2013 – Japan Society of Northern California
Venue: The Westin St. Francis in Union Square
Location: 335 Powell St., San Francisco, CA 94102 USA
Date: Saturday, November 16, 2013
VIP Reception: 5:30 PM
General Reception: 6:00 PM
Dinner Program: 7:15 PM
Organizer: Japan Society of Northern California
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