Masayo Takahashi

Good stem cell news as Masayo Takahashi IPS Cell Trial to Resume

December 22, 2023 / By / 9 Comments
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Some good news today as the pioneering induced pluripotent stem (IPS) cell trial led by Dr. Masayo Takahashi will resume. This clinical study with a focus on macular degeneration has been on hold for quite some time due to regulatory changes in Japan. There had also been concerns over mutations in the 2nd patient’s IPS …

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Masayo Takahashi Interview on iPS cells, clinical studies, & more

December 22, 2023 / By / 3 Comments
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In the interview below I talk with Dr. Masayo Takahashi, who is leading a team conducting the first ever in-human clinical study based on iPS cells. The work began with patient enrollment on Aug. 1, 2013 in Japan. Masaya Takahashi background 1. Can you tell us a bit about your background? As an M.D./Ph.D. and …

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