Stem Cell Institute Symposium to Explore Bone and Cartilage Growth and Repair
The UCSF Institute for Stem Cell and Tissue Biology’s Program in Craniofacial
and Mesenchymal Biology will host a major symposium on the Parnassus campus
Friday, March 17, titled "Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Skeletal Biology."
The event will bring together scientists who are leaders in the study of the development and growth of the body’s skeletal
tissues — bones and cartilage — and will provide a forum for presenting the latest advances in the field.
Understanding Paves Way for Repair and Replacement
Scientists have made significant progress in understanding the biology of the
cells that give rise to skeletal tissues, information that is critical for
understanding skeletal diseases such as craniofacial (cranium and face) anomalies,
osteoarthritis and osteoporosis. Based on these insights, scientists are now
working in the lab to develop cell-based therapies aimed at repairing or replacing bone
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