PhD Confirmation of Candidature Seminar - Madison Paton (3 February) "Stem cell therapies for preterm brain inflammation"

All students and staff are invited to Madison Paton's PhD Confirmation of Candidature Seminar, "Stem cell therapies for preterm brain inflammation" 

Wednesday 3 February, 1-2pm, Level 3 Boardrooms, Hudson Institute 

Seminar synopsis:  Many babies are born preterm every year, complicated with inflammation of the amniotic sac or fetal membranes, termed chorioamnionitis. Exposure to infection in utero can result in brain injury and with no current methods of prevention, Cerebral Palsy is a common outcome in these infants. 

This study aims to investigate the role of stem cell therapies as a treatment for brain injury using a large animal model of preterm chorioamnionitis. We believe that administering umbilical cord and cord blood stem cells early in infection, will prevent brain injury and rescue the premature brain. 

Panel chair: Prof Richard Kitching
Supervisors: Suzie Miller, Graham Jenkin, Courtney McDonald, Beth Allison and Michael Fahey. 
Independent panel members: Mary Tolcos and Rob Bischof. 

ALL WELCOME