Module IV: Understanding the Principles of Therapeutic Applications of Cell Therapy

Upon completion of the module, the participant will:

• Understand the principles of therapeutic applications of cell therapy
  • Biomineralization and bone regeneration
  • Articular cartilage
  • Stem cell therapy for diabetes
  • Cardiovascular regeneration and neovascularization in adults with heart disease
  • Musculoskeletal repair
  • Hepatocyte transplantation
  • Neurological disorders e.g. stroke
  • Bone marrow stem cell transplantation for cancer
  • Bone marrow stem cell transplantation for autoimmune disorders
  • Bone marrow stem cell transplantation for marrow aplasia
  • Parkinson's disease and Alzheimer's disease and other neurodegenerative disorders
  • Corneal repair
  • Genitourinary system repair
  • Skin therapy
  • Peripheral nerve regeneration
  • Stem cell therapy for burn injuries
  • Stem cell therapy for baldness
  • Stem cells for retinal repair
  • Endothelial progenitor cells and clinical applications
    • Transplantation of hepatic stem cells
    • Potential applications for cell therapy
  • Stem cells in lung morphogenesis, regeneration and carginogenesis
  • Noninvasive imaging in stem cell therapies
  • Alimentary tract and stem cells
  • Dental tissue regeneration
• Understand principles of regulations and ethics as applied to stem cells
  • Ethical considerations in human tissue engineering and therapies
  • US stem cell research policy
  • FDA regulatory process
  • Issues in US patent law