Research Interests:
Stem cell (adult or embryonic), Myocardial infarction, Heart failure, Cardiomyopathy

Summary:
The goal of the UCSF Translational Cardiac Stem Cell Program is to bring recent advances in basic science and biology of stem cells to patients with heart disease, heart failure, and cardiomyopathy. There are many different types of stem cells. These can be broadly categorized as adult stem cells (derived from the patient) vs. embryonic type of stem cells. Our group is interested in studying which type of stem cell(s) would be most useful as novel therapy in patients after a heart attack, and exploring the mechanisms by which stem cells can potentially improve the cardiac function.