Reid’s CF Regenerative Medicine Column

September 15, 2015July 6, 2016

Searching for Normal: “Breathe. A True Story” Theatrical Autobiography Chronicles CF Struggles, Inspiration

“Brennen Reeves just wanted to be normal. The only problem: the fatal lung disease, cystic fibrosis. The only solution: a double lung transplant. Hilarious and heartbreaking, this solo show is ... Read more

July 9, 2015October 19, 2015

Stem Cell Therapy in Cystic Fibrosis & Chronic Lung Disease: Past Present & Future

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My last four articles have highlighted various stem cell types and their potential therapeutic application for those with cystic fibrosis (CF). However, the next logical question to ask is ... Read more

June 16, 2015June 16, 2015

Endogenous Lung Stem Cells and Cystic Fibrosis, an Introduction

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My past few articles have touched upon the application of stem cells for the treatment of cystic fibrosis (CF), and while some of these treatments demonstrate great promise for ... Read more

June 2, 2015October 19, 2015

Mesenchymal Stem Cell Therapy Could Reduce Damaging Inflammation in Cystic Fibrosis

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My last two articles have highlighted how Embryonic Stem Cells (ESCs), Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells (iPSCs), and Gestational Stem Cells have shaped regenerative medicine research for patients with cystic ... Read more

May 27, 2015October 19, 2015

Gestational Stem Cell Therapy and Cystic Fibrosis: A Promising Future

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There are several promising approaches designed to improve the life expectancy and quality of life of those with cystic fibrosis. With current methods aimed to aid CF symptoms, new ... Read more

May 20, 2015October 19, 2015

Stem Cell Therapy and Cystic Fibrosis: Embryonic and Induced Pluripotent Stem Cells

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Since I’ve started writing for Cystic Fibrosis News Today, I’ve received many messages and e-mails regarding the state of stem cell research and its impact on cystic fibrosis. Unfortunately, ... Read more

April 28, 2015April 28, 2015

Regenerative Medicine Study Underscores Lung Regeneration Capacity

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In diseases like cystic fibrosis, the lungs undergo constant healing and remodeling due to chronic infections. To better understand the repair mechanisms the lungs go through in diseases like ... Read more

April 20, 2015October 19, 2015

Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells Poised To Impact Development of CF Treatment

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Despite major progress made in medicine, current treatments are increasingly unable to meet patient needs in a wide range of diseases. As our population ages, medicine is confronted with a ... Read more

April 13, 2015May 20, 2015

Biomedical Engineering Student With CF Offers Perspective On How Regenerative Medicine Could Someday Treat the Disease

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Reid D’Amico is a biomedical engineering PhD student with Cystic Fibrosis. He is currently pursuing PhD research to combine both engineering and pulmonary research, an emerging branch of regenerative medicine that he ... Read more