Potential application of Stem Cells to treat CP: Fact or Fantasy? (Webinar)

Potential application of Stem Cells to treat Cerebral Palsy: Fact or Fantasy?
Presented by Dr. Michael Fehlings

Many families of children with cerebral palsy are interested in learning more about stem cell research. Join us for a one-hour webinar with Dr. Michael Fehlings, who will provide an accessible overview of stem cells and the latest developments in stem cell research. Topics that will be covered include:

a) what is a stem cell and what different types of stem cells are there
b) how do stem cells work and what are the limitations
c) discuss the potential use of neural stem cell in detail with a particular focus on models of cerebral palsy
d) briefly describe current clinical trials with stem cells in CP
e) discuss what the future holds in regenerative neuroscience for CP
f) discuss sources to get more information

Attendees will have the opportunity to submit questions during the session.

Parents, families and health service providers are all encouraged to attend. Spots are limited- register today!

For more information about CP-NET (Childhood Cerebral Palsy Neuroscience Discover Network), see www.cp-net.org.

CP-NET webinars are produced with funding by the Ontario Brain Institute (OBI).

About the presenter
Dr. Fehlings is the Medical Director of the Krembil Neuroscience Center and heads the Spinal Program at the Toronto Western Hospital, University Health Network. Dr. Fehlings is a Professor of Neurosurgery at the University of Toronto and holds the Gerald and Tootsie Halbert Chair in Neural Repair and Regeneration.

He combines an active clinical practice in complex spinal surgery with a translationally-oriented research program focused on discovering novel treatments for the injured brain and spinal cord. This is reflected by the publication of over 400 peer-reviewed articles. Dr. Fehlings leads a multi-disciplinary team of researchers which is examining the application of stem cells, nanotechnology and tissue engineering strategies for neural repair and regeneration.