"The promise of stem cells for cures and improved human health", public talk by Douglas Melton, Harvard Stem Cell Inst

Public talk by Dr. Douglas Melton, the Co-director of the Harvard Stem Cell Institute, Harvard University. Human stem cells are a relatively new discovery in biomedicine. How were these cells discovered and what is their potential? This talk will consider the biology of stem cells and point to potential applications for new treatments of diabetes, brain and other diseases as well as enabling longer and healthier lives. Sponsored by The Biology Class of ’88 Lecture Fund and the Department of Biology.