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“Cellular Reprogramming and Pluripotency” Featuring Dr. Jacob Hanna

On this episode of the Stem Cell Podcast, Dr. Jacob Hanna from the Weizmann Institute of Science discusses his research on synthetic embryo models.

Dr. Jacob Hanna is an Associate Professor at the Weizmann Institute of Science. His lab investigates cellular reprogramming and embryogenesis. He talks about the challenges of growing and the feasibility of making human gametes. He also discusses his startup, , the ethical discussions surrounding stem cell-derived embryos, and .

Dr. Jacob Hanna is a developmental biologist who has been at the forefront of multiple monumental studies in stem cell biology in the past decade. We discuss his recent high-profile work on stem cell-derived embryo models as well as his journey as an LGBTQ scientist.

Dr. Arun Sharma, host

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This Episode's Stem Cell Roundup:

  • – Researchers discovered that mammalian oocytes store maternal mRNAs around the mitochondria in a membraneless compartment with hydrogel-like properties.
  • – Different cell types are primarily responsible for repairing different types of bone injuries.
  • – Glioblastoma stem cell-secreted histamine promotes glioblastoma progression by increasing angiogenesis.
  • – Scientists engineered vascularized, perfusable human enteroids to model innate immune responses in inflammatory bowel disease.
Publish Date: February 01, 2023