COURSE TOPICS
Module I: Introduction to Regenerative Medicine
- Regenerative Medicine and Response to Injury
- Main Concept: Repair vs. Regeneration
- Introduction to Molecular Concepts - Foundations of Cellular Therapies
Module II: Stem Cells
- Embryonic Stem Cells (ESC)
- Adult Mesenchymal Stem Cells (MSC)
- Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPS)
- The Cellular Microenvironment: Concept of the Cellular Niche
Module III: Cellular Therapy
- Principles and Foundations
- Clinical Protocols
- Ischemic Diseases
- Autoimmune Diseases
Module IV: Tissue Engineering
- Principles and Foundations
- Biomaterials
- Solutions currently available
Module V: Cryopreservation and Regulatory Considerations
- Storage of Adult Stem Cells
- Position of the FDA
- Local Regulatory Institutions: Do they follow the FDA?
- Conclusions