Stem Cell Research & Technology – The Next Frontier In Treating Patients
Finding Genius Podcast
Richard Jacobs
4.4 • 1K Ratings
🗓️ 17 March 2017
⏱️ 18 minutes
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Summary
Chief Science Officer of US Stem Cell Inc., Kristin Comella, explains why research is key in moving regenerative medicine therapies forward in order to treat a number of ailments and injuries in patients.
Comella also explains the process of stem cell technology and reveals just how widespread a global medical resolution this can and is becoming. So, listen to this exciting interview and make sure to subscribe, share and review the podcast.
Bio:
Kristin Comella is a world renowned expert on regenerative medicine with a focus on adipose derived stem cells. She was named number 24 on Terrapin's list of the Top 50 Global Stem Cell Influencers and number 1 on the Academy of Regenerative Practices list of Top 10 Stem Cell Innovators. Ms. Comella has pioneered stem cell therapies from various sources including cord blood, bone marrow, muscle, and adipose. She led the team that gained the first ever FDA approval for a clinical trial using a combined cell and gene therapy product in the heart. In addition to advanced cell culturing experience, Ms. Comella's repertoire includes managing the development, manufacturing, and quality systems of cellular products. She has developed a wide range of regenerative techniques and products that have now been successfully implemented into the clinic setting. Her professional experience includes positions in several companies including US Stem Cell (AKA Bioheart), Stemlogix, Tulane University and Osiris Therapeutics. Ms. Comella progressed from research engineer at Osiris Therapeutics developing stem cell therapies for osteoarthritis to building and managing the stem cell laboratory at Tulane University's Center for Gene Therapy. She was the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Stemlogix, a regenerative medicine company focusing on veterinary medicine. She is currently serving as the Chief Scientific Officer and board member of US Stem Cell, a publically traded company focusing on the discovery, development, and commercialization of autologous cell therapies for the treatment of degenerative diseases. Ms. Comella is a PhD candidate in Biomedical Engineering at Florida International University and holds an M.S. in Chemical Engineering from The Ohio State University and a B.S. in Chemical Engineering from the University of South Florida.
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| 0:00.0 | Welcome to Almost Here, Round the Corner of Future Technology Podcasts with Richard Jacobs. |
| 0:07.0 | Future Technologies always to transform our lives for better or worse are the focus of this podcast. |
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| 0:22.0 | 3D printing, blockchain, virtual reality, and more. |
| 0:25.9 | Good morning, good afternoon. |
| 0:27.8 | Well, good evening, depending on where you are in the world. |
| 0:30.3 | This is Tracy Murda on behalf of Richard Jacobs with the Future Test Podcast, and today |
| 0:36.1 | I have a very special guest, |
| 0:38.3 | Christian Cornell of the U.S. Cell Research. |
| 0:41.4 | Kristen, thank you so much for joining me today. |
| 0:43.3 | I know you're a very busy lady, so I appreciate you taking some time out |
| 0:46.7 | to talk to us about the stem cell clinic. |
| 0:49.4 | Yes, yes, you're welcome. |
| 0:50.7 | I love to share with the world what's going on in the world of stem cells and regenerative medicine |
| 0:55.2 | and how it's going to affect their lives. |
| 0:58.4 | Well, let's get started with, tell me a little bit about yourself and about the stem cell clinic |
| 1:03.8 | and how everything kind of got started. |
| 1:07.0 | So for myself, I have degrees in chemical and biomedical engineering and began in graduate |
| 1:12.1 | school working with stem cells and eventually worked for a small startup where we looked |
| 1:18.6 | at utilizing the stem cells in knee joints for helping to regrow menisical tissue. |
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