Dr. Kim Solez discusses "Confronting the Question of Stem Cells and the Future of Transplantation" for the Alberta Transplant Institute Fellows Lecture Series on September 2nd, 2014 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
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Acceptance speech by Dr. Kim Solez receiving the Catalan Society of Transplantation Gold Medal on behalf of himself and Dr. Lorraine Racusen March 31, 2017
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Bridge between Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine" at the Banff Transplant Pathology meeting in Vancouver October 5, 2015. Copyright (c) 2015, JustMachines Inc.
Solez Update on the Technology and Future of Medicine Course: Space, Regenera...Kim Solez ,
Dr. Kim Solez presents Update on the "Technology and Future of Medicine Course: Space, Regenerative Medicine, Large Touch Screens, and Leonard Cohen" on September 25, 2014 at Lab Medicine Pathology Grand Rounds at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
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Acceptance speech by Dr. Kim Solez receiving the Catalan Society of Transplantation Gold Medal on behalf of himself and Dr. Lorraine Racusen March 31, 2017
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Bridge between Transplantation and Regenerative Medicine" at the Banff Transplant Pathology meeting in Vancouver October 5, 2015. Copyright (c) 2015, JustMachines Inc.
Solez Update on the Technology and Future of Medicine Course: Space, Regenera...Kim Solez ,
Dr. Kim Solez presents Update on the "Technology and Future of Medicine Course: Space, Regenerative Medicine, Large Touch Screens, and Leonard Cohen" on September 25, 2014 at Lab Medicine Pathology Grand Rounds at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
Presentation for industry of plans for the 2015 Banff/CST joint meeting in Vancouver BC Oct. 5-10, 2015, a preview given at the World Transplant Congress in San Francisco on July 27, 2014 by Drs. Kim Solez, Michael Mengel, and John Gill.
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Introduction to Regenerative Medicine" on September 10, 2015 in the Technology and Future of Medicine course LABMP 590 http://www.singularitycourse.com at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Copyright (c) 2015, JustMachines Inc.
Presentation for industry of plans for the 2015 Banff/CST joint meeting in Vancouver BC Oct. 5-10, 2015, a preview given at the World Transplant Congress in San Francisco on July 27, 2014 by Drs. Kim Solez, Michael Mengel, and John Gill.
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Introduction to Regenerative Medicine" on September 10, 2015 in the Technology and Future of Medicine course LABMP 590 http://www.singularitycourse.com at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Copyright (c) 2015, JustMachines Inc.
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Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering: past, present and futureAna Rita Ramos
Tissue engineering brings together the principles of the life sciences and medicine with engineering. New biomaterials; advances in genomics and proteomics and increased understanding of healing processes contributed to the increase of this area over the past decade.
Stem cell biology is paving the way for the generation of unlimited cells of specific phenotypes for incorporation
into engineered tissue constructs.
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Dr. Kim Solez presents Transplantation Pathology, Regenerative Medicine, and Where We Go From Here at the Nephrology Core Lecture Series on January 7th, 2015 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5wfdhB_VyJw
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Dr. Kim Solez Presents "Transition Between Transplant Pathology and Tissue Engineering Pathology: Beginning A New Banff Classification" at the Alberta Transplant Institute Fellows Lecture Series January 10, 2017 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Copyright (c) 2017, JustMachines Inc.
Kim Solez A renaissance in renal pathology brought about by regenerative medi...Kim Solez ,
Dr. Kim Solez presents A renaissance in renal pathology, nephrology and transplantation brought about by regenerative medicine: How to jump start the process.
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "The Bridge Between Transplantation & Regenerative Medicine: The Beginning of Tissue Engineering Pathology" at the ATI Fellows Lecture Series on August 18, 2015.
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Kim Solez "The transition between transplant pathology and tissue engineering pathology: Beginning a new Banff classification - 2017 Update". ATI Fellows Rounds Presentation Spept 12 2017
Kim Solez TEP meets Human Cell Atlas a glimpse into future of pathology winte...Kim Solez ,
Dr. Kim Solez TEP meets Human Cell Atlas Project, a glimpse into future of pathology, Technology and Future of Medicine course February 15, 2018 http://www.singularitycourse.com Copyright (c) 2018, JustMachines Inc.
Kim Solez Tissue Engineering Pathology Meets Human Cell Atlas a Glimpse into ...Kim Solez ,
Dr. Kim Solez presents "Tissue Engineering Pathology Meets Aviv Regev's Human Cell Atlas: A Glimpse Into the Future of Pathology" on March 8th, 2017 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada Copyright (c) 2017, JustMachines Inc.
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Nephrology Grand Rounds Presentation at the University of Alberta discussing the big picture issues surrounding xenotransplantation and its relation to stem cell generated organs and bioengineered organs in the future
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Renal transplant pathology and future perspectives" as a TTS webinar on Dec. 8 at noon EST . Includes discussion of the new discipline of tissue engineering pathology. https://www.tts.org/education/advanced-renal-transplantation
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Dr. Kim Solez presents "Renal transplant pathology and future perspectives. Nephrology core lecture series Fall 2016, on October 5, 2016, at the University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Copyright (c) 2016, JustMachines Inc.
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Dr. Kim Solez presents The Banff Foundation for Allograft Pathology and the Future of Transplantation for the ATI Fellows Lecture Series March 11, 2014 at the University of Alberta in Edmonton, Canada.
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Ishita Moghe Kim Solez Human cell atlas paradox and what you can do to promote it in context of world future 2018 human purpose. Slide set for Future Day presentation March 1st, 2018. Copyright (c) 2018, JustMachines Inc.
Stem-cell therapy in medicine–how far we came and what we can expect?Apollo Hospitals
The name ‘stem-cell’ is making the news in recent times both for good and not. The current articles tries to give a snap shot of the scientific and clinical picture of stem-cells in medicine as of today and discuss what it have to offer in the to the mankind. The article discusses the characters and types of stem-cells, their current indication in therapeutics (both established and upcoming), as well as their use in research. It also gives a brief overview of the current laws guiding its use in clinical practice and the various cultural beliefs associated with the use of same.
Slide deck for annual meeting of Transplant Regenerative medicine Community of Practice of American Society of Transplantation at noon in Room 204 in John B. Hynes Convention Center. Everyone welcome! Many exciting initiatives to discuss!
Kim Solez Hooking-Up Physical Forces Optimism and Dark Energy Presentation Se...Kim Solez ,
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Hooking-Up, Physical Forces, Optimism and Dark Energy: Imagery, Hope, and Health.
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Kim Solez 384 years of Banff spirit new June 26 2019 The most remarkable slide is number 137. "By Spring of 2019 every erroneous statement we complained about had been reversed. We celebrated by creating a new video trailer on our YouTube channel on June 25 2019." How about that!
Title: Sense of Taste
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the structure and function of taste buds.
Describe the relationship between the taste threshold and taste index of common substances.
Explain the chemical basis and signal transduction of taste perception for each type of primary taste sensation.
Recognize different abnormalities of taste perception and their causes.
Key Topics:
Significance of Taste Sensation:
Differentiation between pleasant and harmful food
Influence on behavior
Selection of food based on metabolic needs
Receptors of Taste:
Taste buds on the tongue
Influence of sense of smell, texture of food, and pain stimulation (e.g., by pepper)
Primary and Secondary Taste Sensations:
Primary taste sensations: Sweet, Sour, Salty, Bitter, Umami
Chemical basis and signal transduction mechanisms for each taste
Taste Threshold and Index:
Taste threshold values for Sweet (sucrose), Salty (NaCl), Sour (HCl), and Bitter (Quinine)
Taste index relationship: Inversely proportional to taste threshold
Taste Blindness:
Inability to taste certain substances, particularly thiourea compounds
Example: Phenylthiocarbamide
Structure and Function of Taste Buds:
Composition: Epithelial cells, Sustentacular/Supporting cells, Taste cells, Basal cells
Features: Taste pores, Taste hairs/microvilli, and Taste nerve fibers
Location of Taste Buds:
Found in papillae of the tongue (Fungiform, Circumvallate, Foliate)
Also present on the palate, tonsillar pillars, epiglottis, and proximal esophagus
Mechanism of Taste Stimulation:
Interaction of taste substances with receptors on microvilli
Signal transduction pathways for Umami, Sweet, Bitter, Sour, and Salty tastes
Taste Sensitivity and Adaptation:
Decrease in sensitivity with age
Rapid adaptation of taste sensation
Role of Saliva in Taste:
Dissolution of tastants to reach receptors
Washing away the stimulus
Taste Preferences and Aversions:
Mechanisms behind taste preference and aversion
Influence of receptors and neural pathways
Impact of Sensory Nerve Damage:
Degeneration of taste buds if the sensory nerve fiber is cut
Abnormalities of Taste Detection:
Conditions: Ageusia, Hypogeusia, Dysgeusia (parageusia)
Causes: Nerve damage, neurological disorders, infections, poor oral hygiene, adverse drug effects, deficiencies, aging, tobacco use, altered neurotransmitter levels
Neurotransmitters and Taste Threshold:
Effects of serotonin (5-HT) and norepinephrine (NE) on taste sensitivity
Supertasters:
25% of the population with heightened sensitivity to taste, especially bitterness
Increased number of fungiform papillae
These simplified slides by Dr. Sidra Arshad present an overview of the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract.
Learning objectives:
1. Enlist the non-respiratory functions of the respiratory tract
2. Briefly explain how these functions are carried out
3. Discuss the significance of dead space
4. Differentiate between minute ventilation and alveolar ventilation
5. Describe the cough and sneeze reflexes
Study Resources:
1. Chapter 39, Guyton and Hall Textbook of Medical Physiology, 14th edition
2. Chapter 34, Ganong’s Review of Medical Physiology, 26th edition
3. Chapter 17, Human Physiology by Lauralee Sherwood, 9th edition
4. Non-respiratory functions of the lungs https://academic.oup.com/bjaed/article/13/3/98/278874
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Tom Selleck Health: A Comprehensive Look at the Iconic Actor’s Wellness Journeygreendigital
Tom Selleck, an enduring figure in Hollywood. has captivated audiences for decades with his rugged charm, iconic moustache. and memorable roles in television and film. From his breakout role as Thomas Magnum in Magnum P.I. to his current portrayal of Frank Reagan in Blue Bloods. Selleck's career has spanned over 50 years. But beyond his professional achievements. fans have often been curious about Tom Selleck Health. especially as he has aged in the public eye.
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Introduction
Many have been interested in Tom Selleck health. not only because of his enduring presence on screen but also because of the challenges. and lifestyle choices he has faced and made over the years. This article delves into the various aspects of Tom Selleck health. exploring his fitness regimen, diet, mental health. and the challenges he has encountered as he ages. We'll look at how he maintains his well-being. the health issues he has faced, and his approach to ageing .
Early Life and Career
Childhood and Athletic Beginnings
Tom Selleck was born on January 29, 1945, in Detroit, Michigan, and grew up in Sherman Oaks, California. From an early age, he was involved in sports, particularly basketball. which played a significant role in his physical development. His athletic pursuits continued into college. where he attended the University of Southern California (USC) on a basketball scholarship. This early involvement in sports laid a strong foundation for his physical health and disciplined lifestyle.
Transition to Acting
Selleck's transition from an athlete to an actor came with its physical demands. His first significant role in "Magnum P.I." required him to perform various stunts and maintain a fit appearance. This role, which he played from 1980 to 1988. necessitated a rigorous fitness routine to meet the show's demands. setting the stage for his long-term commitment to health and wellness.
Fitness Regimen
Workout Routine
Tom Selleck health and fitness regimen has evolved. adapting to his changing roles and age. During his "Magnum, P.I." days. Selleck's workouts were intense and focused on building and maintaining muscle mass. His routine included weightlifting, cardiovascular exercises. and specific training for the stunts he performed on the show.
Selleck adjusted his fitness routine as he aged to suit his body's needs. Today, his workouts focus on maintaining flexibility, strength, and cardiovascular health. He incorporates low-impact exercises such as swimming, walking, and light weightlifting. This balanced approach helps him stay fit without putting undue strain on his joints and muscles.
Importance of Flexibility and Mobility
In recent years, Selleck has emphasized the importance of flexibility and mobility in his fitness regimen. Understanding the natural decline in muscle mass and joint flexibility with age. he includes stretching and yoga in his routine. These practices help prevent injuries, improve posture, and maintain mobilit
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Lung Cancer: Artificial Intelligence, Synergetics, Complex System Analysis, S...Oleg Kshivets
RESULTS: Overall life span (LS) was 2252.1±1742.5 days and cumulative 5-year survival (5YS) reached 73.2%, 10 years – 64.8%, 20 years – 42.5%. 513 LCP lived more than 5 years (LS=3124.6±1525.6 days), 148 LCP – more than 10 years (LS=5054.4±1504.1 days).199 LCP died because of LC (LS=562.7±374.5 days). 5YS of LCP after bi/lobectomies was significantly superior in comparison with LCP after pneumonectomies (78.1% vs.63.7%, P=0.00001 by log-rank test). AT significantly improved 5YS (66.3% vs. 34.8%) (P=0.00000 by log-rank test) only for LCP with N1-2. Cox modeling displayed that 5YS of LCP significantly depended on: phase transition (PT) early-invasive LC in terms of synergetics, PT N0—N12, cell ratio factors (ratio between cancer cells- CC and blood cells subpopulations), G1-3, histology, glucose, AT, blood cell circuit, prothrombin index, heparin tolerance, recalcification time (P=0.000-0.038). Neural networks, genetic algorithm selection and bootstrap simulation revealed relationships between 5YS and PT early-invasive LC (rank=1), PT N0—N12 (rank=2), thrombocytes/CC (3), erythrocytes/CC (4), eosinophils/CC (5), healthy cells/CC (6), lymphocytes/CC (7), segmented neutrophils/CC (8), stick neutrophils/CC (9), monocytes/CC (10); leucocytes/CC (11). Correct prediction of 5YS was 100% by neural networks computing (area under ROC curve=1.0; error=0.0).
CONCLUSIONS: 5YS of LCP after radical procedures significantly depended on: 1) PT early-invasive cancer; 2) PT N0--N12; 3) cell ratio factors; 4) blood cell circuit; 5) biochemical factors; 6) hemostasis system; 7) AT; 8) LC characteristics; 9) LC cell dynamics; 10) surgery type: lobectomy/pneumonectomy; 11) anthropometric data. Optimal diagnosis and treatment strategies for LC are: 1) screening and early detection of LC; 2) availability of experienced thoracic surgeons because of complexity of radical procedures; 3) aggressive en block surgery and adequate lymph node dissection for completeness; 4) precise prediction; 5) adjuvant chemoimmunoradiotherapy for LCP with unfavorable prognosis.
Title: Sense of Smell
Presenter: Dr. Faiza, Assistant Professor of Physiology
Qualifications:
MBBS (Best Graduate, AIMC Lahore)
FCPS Physiology
ICMT, CHPE, DHPE (STMU)
MPH (GC University, Faisalabad)
MBA (Virtual University of Pakistan)
Learning Objectives:
Describe the primary categories of smells and the concept of odor blindness.
Explain the structure and location of the olfactory membrane and mucosa, including the types and roles of cells involved in olfaction.
Describe the pathway and mechanisms of olfactory signal transmission from the olfactory receptors to the brain.
Illustrate the biochemical cascade triggered by odorant binding to olfactory receptors, including the role of G-proteins and second messengers in generating an action potential.
Identify different types of olfactory disorders such as anosmia, hyposmia, hyperosmia, and dysosmia, including their potential causes.
Key Topics:
Olfactory Genes:
3% of the human genome accounts for olfactory genes.
400 genes for odorant receptors.
Olfactory Membrane:
Located in the superior part of the nasal cavity.
Medially: Folds downward along the superior septum.
Laterally: Folds over the superior turbinate and upper surface of the middle turbinate.
Total surface area: 5-10 square centimeters.
Olfactory Mucosa:
Olfactory Cells: Bipolar nerve cells derived from the CNS (100 million), with 4-25 olfactory cilia per cell.
Sustentacular Cells: Produce mucus and maintain ionic and molecular environment.
Basal Cells: Replace worn-out olfactory cells with an average lifespan of 1-2 months.
Bowman’s Gland: Secretes mucus.
Stimulation of Olfactory Cells:
Odorant dissolves in mucus and attaches to receptors on olfactory cilia.
Involves a cascade effect through G-proteins and second messengers, leading to depolarization and action potential generation in the olfactory nerve.
Quality of a Good Odorant:
Small (3-20 Carbon atoms), volatile, water-soluble, and lipid-soluble.
Facilitated by odorant-binding proteins in mucus.
Membrane Potential and Action Potential:
Resting membrane potential: -55mV.
Action potential frequency in the olfactory nerve increases with odorant strength.
Adaptation Towards the Sense of Smell:
Rapid adaptation within the first second, with further slow adaptation.
Psychological adaptation greater than receptor adaptation, involving feedback inhibition from the central nervous system.
Primary Sensations of Smell:
Camphoraceous, Musky, Floral, Pepperminty, Ethereal, Pungent, Putrid.
Odor Detection Threshold:
Examples: Hydrogen sulfide (0.0005 ppm), Methyl-mercaptan (0.002 ppm).
Some toxic substances are odorless at lethal concentrations.
Characteristics of Smell:
Odor blindness for single substances due to lack of appropriate receptor protein.
Behavioral and emotional influences of smell.
Transmission of Olfactory Signals:
From olfactory cells to glomeruli in the olfactory bulb, involving lateral inhibition.
Primitive, less old, and new olfactory systems with different path
Knee anatomy and clinical tests 2024.pdfvimalpl1234
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5. Banff Classification of Kidney Transplant Pathology
Histologic criteria for the diagnosis of rejection and
other conditions in the transplanted kidney, began
1991, updated and expanded every two years in
consensus meeting.
6. 1991 First Conference
1993 First Kidney International publication
1995 Integration with CADI
1997 Integration with CCTT classification
1999 Second KI paper. Clinical practice guidelines. Implantation biopsies.
2001 Classification of antibody-mediated rejection: Regulatory agencies
participating
2003 Genomics focus, ptc cell accumulation scoring
2005 Gene chip analysis. Elimination of CAN, identification of chronic
antibody-mediated rejection.
2007 First meeting far from a town called “Banff” – La Coruna, Spain.
2009 Working groups. Meeting in Banff, Alberta, Canada
2013 Establishment of Banff Foundation for Allograft Pathology
7. Significance of ‘Banff papers’
• 4244 citations of the 9 Banff meeting reports
• 790 Banff / Transplantation papers in PubMed
• Banff 2003 meeting report (ABMR criteria) = most cited AJT
paper
• 3 Banff meeting reports are among the top 4 cited AJT articles
8. Organizational structure of the Banff Foundation For Allograft Pathology
Board of Trustees:
K. Solez (Chair), L. Racusen, D. Glotz, J. Demetris, M. Mengel, M. Mihatsch, D. Seron, N.
Schmidt
2015 Scientific program committee:
Alex Loupy (Chair)
Mark Haas, Banu Sis, Kathryn Tinkham, Candice
Rofousse, Chris Bellamy, Lynn Cornell, Carmen
LeFaucheur
Composite tissues: Linda Cendales
Heart : Rene Rodriguez
Liver: Jake Demetris
Lung: William Wallace and Carol Farver
Pancreas/Islets: Cinthia Drachenberg and John
Papadimitriou
progress
reports to Budged
2015 Local Conference
chair: Michael Mengel
reports to
Secretary/Treasurer:
Michael Mengel
reports to
Organ Steering committee
Chairs:
Composite tissues: Linda Cendales
Heart : Rene Rodriguez
Kidney: Mark Haas
Liver: Jake Demetris
Lung: William Wallace and Carol
Farver
Pancreas: Cinthia Drachenberg
funding
collaboration
collaboration
Banff Working Group (BWG) Leads:
Molecular transplantation pathology: Michael Mengel, Banu Sis
Isolated v-lesions: Banu Sis, Ed Kraus
Quality assurance in transplantation diagnostics: Michael Mengel and
Parmjeet Randhawa
C4d-negative ABMR: Mark Haas, Banu Sis, Alexandre Loupy
Fibrosis scoring: Robert Colvin, Brad Farris, Michael Mengel
Digital Pathology in Transplantation: Jake Demetris
collaboration
reports to
collaboration
proposal and
accountability
for meeting
costs
support
9.
10.
11. Target Audience for the 2015 joint
CST/Banff meeting: total ~600 expected
delegates
Basic Scientists
Pathologists
Immunogeneticists and HLA experts
Transplant Physicians: Internal Medicine, Surgery,
Infectious Diseases, Critical Care
Allied Health Care
Students, Trainees, Fellows
12. The Banff Process
Consensus communication in renal transplantation
a
The Banff
lesions
g, i, t, v - score
The Banff
community
Pathologists
Nephrologists
Tx-Surgeons
Lab-Medicine
established by
consensus in 1991
The Banff
classification
Current consensus for
diagnostics
moderated
Banff meetings
thesis-antithesis-synthesis
tentative
thresholds
participate
Banff Working refinement
Groups
Feedback concerning weaknesses and strengths by results
from independent research
New members
Biostaticians
Molecular Biologists
“Omics”-specialists
Off-springs
Liver
Pancreas
Lung, Heart
CTA
13. The Banff Schema was first developed
at a meeting of pathologists, clinicians
and surgeons in Banff, Alberta, Canada,
August 2-4, 1991 and has become the
worldwide standard for the interpretation
of transplant biopsies.
14. The Banff Schema was first developed
at a meeting of pathologists, clinicians
and surgeons in Banff, Alberta, Canada,
August 2-4, 1991 and has become the
worldwide standard for the interpretation
of transplant biopsies.
15.
16. Moore’s Law&Eroom’s Law , the
technological Singularity and
exponential change, exponential
decline in # new drugs per
billion dollars R&D expenditure.
18. The Banff Foundation for Allograft Pathology
Must Remain Youthful and Relevant for the
Future – Must Adapt, Plan for Changes
As the field changes and stem-cell-grown organs replace
transplantation, the organization must change with it
Transplantation may be loosing its luster but luster of the
Banff Foundation for Allograft Pathology can remain
strong.
As an exercise in alternative realities I asked participants
to consider the very different life of David Crippen, my
counterpart in critical care medicine. We need to consider
changes that large!
19. The spectacular dynamics influencing the
pace of stem generation of organs replacing
transplantation in the future.
There were YouTube videos (now removed) suggesting
that stem cell generation of complex organs in humans
would be routine by 2020. Problems of clotting, endothelial
loss, and cell type selection errors not mentioned.
The dramatic slowdown of new drug approvals (Eroom’s
Law) by the FDA suggests that the FDA is ripe for
disruptive innovation. Has happened.
However stem cell therapies may be the last area the FDA
will relax regulation in, as unproven bogus stem cell
therapies are causing widespread suffering and protection
of the general public is needed.
20. Many problems with stem cell generate
organs not being discussed. Do not exclude
yourself from the action in this area!
21. Many problems with stem cell generate
organs not being discussed. Need to get
those conversations to happen.
The recellularized organ clots like crazy, impossible to
regenerate more than 80% of endothelial surface. Artificial
heparized surface not fenestrated. Cell traffic abnormal.
Hard to get right types of cells to right places.
Podocytes seems to be terminally differentiated cells,
when attempt to culture them they turn into different type of
cell.
Kidney progenitor stem cell difficult to identify, kidney work
has lagged behind.
Easy to make stem cell generated kidneys that lack loop of
Henle. Could produce lethal polyuria. What is “function”?
Many old fashioned questions of physiology about how the
stem cell generated organ works, not just true for kidney,
true for every organ.
22. Transplant
pathologists will also
become tissue
engineering
pathologists,
pathologists who
analyse organs grown
from stem cells. This is
not something beyond
us, we can adapt to a
work life that includes
stem cells.. Someone
needs to cross the
disciplines,
23. Many of the questions
that need to be posed
about stem cell
generated organs are old
fashioned questions,
intact nephron
hypothesis, cell
regeneration, stunned
myocardium, contraction
band necrosis etc. Use
your nostalgia! Stimulate
conversations between
stem cell researchers and
transplant physicians.