ASNTR ~ American Society for Neural Therapy and Repair

Membership renewal due by January 31, 2012  

2012 ASNTR Conference April 26 - 28:

Abstract Submission:  www.regonline.com/asntr2012abstractsubmission

     Sheraton Sand Key Resort

     Clearwater Beach, Florida 

           

  ASNTR Practice Committee Guidelines

Considerations and Guidelines for Studies of Human Subjects          

Research News

Stem cells are now the focus of much research also in neural repair. One reason for this is the potential clinical need for a cell source that can be grown first in culture in large quantities, later to be transplanted to patients. Remaining research questions are, for example; if such transplanted stem cells will reliably develop into the specific and functional cells needed for brain repair.

 
Several neuroprotective factors and molecules have recently been discovered in laboratory research that may lead to new clinical applications. However, many scientific and technical issues need to be investigated. Then clinical tests must be performed for the most promising drug candidates to establish safety and efficacy.