Myths & Misconceptions of Stem Cells - Part I
- Tyler Briscoe
- Jun 22, 2021
- 2 min read
Updated: Aug 18
Because the regenerative medicine industry is still considered to be experimental, current information on stem cell research greatly differs depending on the source. When there are so many unknowns, it can be difficult to find reliable answers when it comes to the banking and therapeutic use of stem cells.
In this webinar, we addressed what we do know about stem cells. Stem cell experts Dr. Johnny Huard and Dr. Stanley C. Jones joined to offer their perspective and clear the air on some common misconceptions often associated with regenerative medicine.
ABOUT THE GUESTS:
Johnny Huard, Ph.D.
Dr. Johnny Huard is the Chief Scientific Officer and Director of the Center for Regenerative Sports Medicine at the Steadman Philippon Research Institute (SPRI), where his research focuses on the development of medical approaches to improve tissue repair. As noted on the SPRI website, Huard and his teams have published over 400 peer-reviewed papers on topics ranging from stem cell isolation & characterization to cardiac & skeletal muscle injury repair. His extensive experience in regenerative medicine research makes him a valuable resource for learning the substantial capabilities of stem cells.
Stanley C. Jones, M.D.
Dr. Stanley Jones serves as the Celltex Chief Medical Officer and a board-certified orthopedic spine surgeon. After suffering from a sudden onset of psoriatic arthritis, which prevented him from performing surgeries at full capacity, Jones traveled to South Korea to receive the treatment of his own stem cells. This treatment allowed him to return to a normal surgery schedule and enjoy life pain-free. Dr. Jones was soon motivated to help bring stem cell technology to the state of Texas, so that more individuals could experience the quality of life improvements that he saw. Through these efforts, he has gained extensive knowledge on the clinical applications of stem cells.
Dr. Jones is an orthopedic spine surgeon who has an active spine practice in the state of Texas and is a board-certified member of the American Board of Orthopedic Surgery.
Dr. Jones received a B.A. in chemistry from Texas Tech University and an M.D. from the University of Texas Southwestern Medical School. He completed an internship at the University of Utah and an orthopedic residency at the University of Texas Medical School in Houston. He then served in the U.S. Army as a Captain in the Medical Corps.
