Using porcine embryonic stem cells to advance xenotransplantation and human stem cell research to the clinic.

Funding Activity

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Funded Activity Summary

We have developed a new method for isolating embryonic stem cells (ESCs) and have used this to isolate porcine ESCs. The aims of the present study are to use this breakthrough to advance xenotransplantation as well as human stem cell research

Funded Activity Details

Start Date: 01-01-2013

End Date: 01-01-2017

Funding Scheme: Research Fellowships

Funding Amount: $.00

Funder: National Health and Medical Research Council

Research Topics

ANZSRC Field of Research (FoR)

Regenerative Medicine (incl. Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering)

ANZSRC Socio-Economic Objective (SEO)

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Other Keywords

diabetes mellitus | kidney transplantation | stem cells | transgenic animals | xenotransplantation