A Brief Foray into the Alchemy of Stem Cell Research

 

A talk by Dr. Hynek Wichterle
Columbia University Medical Center      

Thursday, APRIL 18, 2024, at 7 pm


Bohemian National Hall  321 E 73 St., Manhattan

 

Join us for a fascinating journey into Professor Wichterle's stem cell research! He developed groundbreaking methods for producing spinal cord neurons from pluripotent embryonic stem cells in a culture dish. The goal of his work is to unlock the mysteries of brain development and discover new treatments that promote motor neuron survival in patients affected by ALS or Lou Gehrig's disease.

Fun fact: Hynek Wichterle is a proud grandson of Otto Wichterle, the Czech scientist who invented hydrogels and soft contact lenses.