Instructing Our Cells to Rebuild Our Bodies

Few topics have had such a major impact on society as stem cell research -- and few discoveries hold such promise for the future of disease treatment. Dr. Gearhart led the research team that first identified and isolated human embryonic stem cells, paving the way for the new field of Regenerative Medicine. He will discuss the evolution of stem cell research, the current status of the field and what lies ahead for clinical applications.