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ISSCR Launches Inaugural Global Online Course on Stem Cell Medicine for Continuing Education
- The ISSCR and Harvard Medical School have launched an online course, Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care, aiming to educate healthcare professionals on stem cell biology and clinical applications.
- The course addresses the risks posed by unverified stem cell therapies and emphasizes scientific integrity and patient safety amidst the proliferation of unregulated treatments.
- Chaired by Dr. Eugenia Piddini, the ISSCR Education Committee developed the course to prepare clinicians for the evolving landscape of validated stem cell-based therapies.
- With a focus on patient care, the course integrates basic stem cell biology, therapeutic mechanisms, and patient engagement strategies to bridge the knowledge gap for clinicians.
- Participants learn about different stem cell types, their therapeutic potentials, clinical trial methodologies, and ethical considerations in stem cell medicine.
- The course provides insights into ongoing clinical trials targeting various conditions and emphasizes the importance of discerning valid claims in stem cell interventions.
- It also educates on regulatory oversight, approval criteria for regenerative therapies, and the distinction between experimental and approved treatments.
- Offered in six languages at no cost, the course promotes accessibility to high-quality stem cell education globally and provides continuing medical education credits.
- Industry leaders like Novo Nordisk and Bayer AG generously funded this educational effort to support informed clinical communities in responsibly integrating stem cell technologies.
- By empowering healthcare providers with scientific knowledge and ethical awareness, the ISSCR course aims to fortify patient care against misinformation and foster a vigilant healthcare environment.
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