Stem Cell-Based Medicine: Current Advances and Future Applications
- Continuing Education
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Advance your clinical knowledge with this in-depth seven module course on stem cell medicine designed to equip health care professionals with the scientific foundation, ethical insight, and communication strategies needed to guide patients through the rapidly evolving landscape of regenerative therapies with confidence and care.
- Online; Self-Paced
This course is offered on demand and participants progress through the materials at their own pace.
Continuing Education Credits
Earn up to:
2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s) ™
2.25 ANCC contact hours
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Overview
This intensive course, developed by the International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), offers a comprehensive exploration of key topics in stem cell medicine. Designed for clinicians, medical students, and health care professionals, the curriculum is structured into seven modules providing an overview of the field, from basic stem cell biology and clinical trials to ethical considerations surrounding unproven stem cell interventions and patient communication.
Through expert-led lectures, this course equips health care providers with the knowledge needed to guide patients toward informed, evidence-based decisions while protecting them from unsafe and unproven treatments. It promotes responsible practices and aims to ensure that clinicians are well-prepared to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by stem cell medicine, ultimately prioritizing patient health and safety.
Stem Cell Medicine: From Scientific Research to Patient Care is offered in two registration pathways:
- Free Access - Learners may enroll at no cost, but will not be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
- Paid Access - Learners may pay tuition and upon completion of the course evaluation, will be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
Learning Objectives
- Describe the fundamental principles of stem cell biology to lay a foundation for comprehending of stem cell research, clinical trials, and treatments.
- Explain how stem cell research, clinical trials, and treatments integrate into current standard-of-care treatment plans.
- Develop effective patient-physician communication skills using practical tools to educate and engage patients about stem cell treatments, including their benefits, limitations, alternatives, and associated risks.
Developed and Offered By:
Continuing Education courses are developed by faculty from Harvard Medical School's teaching hospitals and accredited by Harvard Medical School. This course is offered by International Society for Stem Cell Research.
Schedule
All agenda sessions are in Eastern Time.
Outline
Module: Introduction
Eugenia Piddini; Jaime Imitola; Kendra Prutton
Module 1: Stem Cells: Intrinsic Properties and Functioning Tissue
Kathryn Cheah
Module 2: Approved, Investigational, and Unproven Stem Cell Therapies
Bill Anderson
Module 3: Preclinical Research for Stem Cell Medicine
Kathryn Jones
Module 4: Cell Therapy Product Design and Development
Ce Ter
Module 5: Cell Therapy Clinical Trial Design and Market Approval
Graziella Pellegrini; Roger Barker
Module 6: Ethical and Regulatory Considerations for Stem Cell Medicine
Zubin Master; Jaime Imitola
Module 7: Patient Communication in Stem Cell Medicine
Insoo Hyun; Carolyn Sangokoya
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Faculty
Harvard Medical School Continuing Education attracts the best and brightest faculty from all around the world. As a student in this course, you’ll have access to outstanding course directors and faculty.
Mohamed Abou-el-Enein, MD
Keck School of Medicine of USC, USA
William J. Anderson, PhD
Harvard University, USA
Roger Barker, MD, PhD
University of Cambridge, UK
Kathryn Cheah, PhD
The University of Hong Kong, Hong Kong
Anna Couturier, PhD
EuroGCT, UK
Denise DeVilla, RN, BSN
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), USA
Elisa Giacomelli, PhD
Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard Medical School, USA
Insoo Hyun, PhD
Center for Bioethics, Harvard Medical School, USA
Jaime Imitola, MD
University of Connecticut, USA
Vice-chair, ISSCR Education Committee
Kathryn Jones, PhD
University of Auckland, New Zealand
Sally Lowell, PhD
MRC Centre for Regenerative Medicine, University of Edinburgh, UK
Zubin Master, PhD
Wake Forest University School of Medicine, USA
Hideyuki Okano, MD, PhD
Keio University, Japan
Graziella Pellegrini, PhD
University of Modena and Reggio Emilia, Centro Medicina Rigenerativa, Italy
Eugenia Piddini, PhD, FMedSci
University of Bristol, UK
Chair, ISSCR Education Committee
Kendra Prutton, PhD
International Society for Stem Cell Research (ISSCR), USA
Carolyn Sangokoya, MD, PhD
University of California, San Francisco (UCSF), USA
Cecile Terrenoire, PhD
The New York Stem Cell Foundation Research Institute, USA
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Course Fees
Fee Disclaimer
Learners can register through our online platform with one of two registration pathways:
Free Access - Learners may enroll at no cost, but will not be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
Paid Access - Learners may pay tuition and upon completing the course evaluation, will be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
All Learners will receive a confirmation email once registration is complete, followed by a second email inviting the learner to activate their HMS MyLearn account to begin the course.
| Role | Standard Price |
|---|---|
| Physician (MD/DO) | $15.00 |
| Nurse (RN/APRN) | $15.00 |
| PA | $15.00 |
| Psychologist | $15.00 |
| Resident/Fellow | $15.00 |
| Social Worker | $15.00 |
| Allied Health Professional / Other | $15.00 |
*Learners may enroll at no cost, but will not be eligible for a certificate of attendance or CE credit.
Please use this link to register for Free Access.Accreditation
The Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit(s)™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.
Harvard Medical School designates this enduring material for a maximum of 2.25 ANCC contact hours.
The National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) states that AMA PRA Category 1 Credits™ are acceptable for continuing medical education requirements for recertification. We would also suggest that learners check with their state licensing board to ensure they accept reciprocity with AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™ for re-licensure.
The American Medical Association (AMA) has an agreement of mutual recognition of continuing medical education (CME) credit with the European Union of Medical Specialties (UEMS). Additional information regarding this agreement may be found on the European Union of Medical Specialties website.
The Royal College of Physicians and Surgeons of Canada recognizes conferences and workshops held outside of Canada that are developed by a university, academy, hospital, specialty society or college as accredited group learning activities.