Stem cell research is one of the cutting edge and ground breaking technologies that are controversial nowadays. The promise that this technology could change the lives of people inflicted by major diseases is just palpable. It could be the wave of the future. That is why a number of organizations and people are working hard on it to make it a valuable option for everybody in the near future. With every great idea, a great mind is behind. Good thing about stem cell research is that a lot are working hard and dedicating their lives to make it a success. Below is the list of some of the notable doctors and scientists behind stem cell research.
Shimon Slavin, MD.
Shimon Slavin is a Professor of Medicine and is currently the Medical and Scientific Director at the International Center for Cell Therapy & Cancer Immunotherapy (CTCI) at Tel Aviv, Israel. He is the man behind plenty of accomplishments to promote the benefits of stem cell on people with diseases. Up to this day, the electrifying effect of his written journal in 2002 about describing the curing of the three year old bubble baby with the use of cellular therapy still has not calmed the nerves of those who knew about it. He also wrote more than 600 scientific journals and has authored four books. Since 1978, Dr. Slavin has continually opened centers for cancer patients. He also opened a unit for bone marrow transplants in Israel. Because of Dr. Slavin’s contribution to the world, he received various awards that recognized his outstanding works for stem cell research.
Haifan Lin, PhD
Dr. Haifan Lin, a biologist, has recently been appointed as head of the Stem Cell Program in Yale University. This young doctor has made various researches and studies with tremendous effect on the field of stem cell technology. He spearheaded studies about the most basic mechanisms of human embryonic stem cells, stem cells in model organisms, and human adult stem cells. Hie previous research opened understanding towards the molecular mechanisms of the behavior of stem cells. His studies contributed in ways that make people understand stem cells better.
Michael Rudnicki, PhD
Michael Rudnicki is Regenerative Medicine Program’s and Sprott Centre for Stem Cell Research’s current Director. He specializes in stem cell, molecular biology, myogenesis, gene expression, and embryogenesis researches. His works regarding stem cell include understanding molecular mechanisms that identify the different activities of stem cells on the development of embryos and regeneration of broken tissues. He leads teams and organizations with developing stem cell programs as the main objective. He has funded research and studies regarding stem cells and has published scientific journals regarding the field.