Events -- VCSCB/CDB Seminar Series

Trying to make beta cells from other cell types - Jonathan Slack, Ph.D.

Jonathan Slack, Ph.D.
University of Minnesota
Stem Cell Institute

A novel source of insulin producing beta cells would make possible many more islet transplants for the treatment of diabetes. Various possible sources have been explored. I shall outline our work on respecification of tissues from the liver (hepatocytes and biliary epithelium). These tissues are developmentally very close to the pancreas and it is hoped that changing the expression state of a few transcription factors can provoke reprogramming.

About this ongoing activity:

The Vanderbilt Center for Stem Cell Biology (VCSCB) sponsors a monthly seminar series in conjunction with the Department of Cell ; Developmental Biology's Monday Seminar Series for all Vanderbilt faculty, research assistants and students on topics relating to developmental and stem cell biology. VCSCB seminars are held on Mondays from 12:15-1:15 PM in 1220 MRB-III.