StemCore is proud to have played a role in many key discoveries at The Ottawa Hospital
and the University of Ottawa. Selected success stories are profiled below.
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Lab discovery suggests possible new approach for treating progressive multiple sclerosis
July 26, 2024
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A new study from The Ottawa Hospital and uOttawa shows that a microRNA molecule called miR-145-5p could be key to developing new treatments for progressive multiple sclerosis (MS).
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Study reveals molecular reason why arteries harden with age
May 14, 2024
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“These cells could help us uncover potential drugs to prevent or treat cardiovascular diseases by targeting these molecular changes."
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Which cells have the greatest potential to repair the lungs of pre-term babies?
April 23, 2024
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Dr. Bernard Thébaud and his team have uncovered which types of mesenchymal stromal cells (MSCs) are the best at healing lung injury in the lab.
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Engineered lung tissue model reveals possible new treatment for lymphangioleiomyomatosis
July 12, 2023
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A research team led by Dr. Bill Stanford has discovered a new class of drugs that may be effective in treating lymphangioleiomyomatosis (LAM). This rare disease is characterized by abnormal cell growth in the lungs which can lead to severe breathing
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Novel stem cell drives ‘remarkable’ regeneration of tiny blood vessels in the lung
May 15, 2023
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Dr. Duncan Stewart’s team has identified a novel stem cell with a remarkable ability to regenerate and repair the tiny blood vessels in the lungs.
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Prenatal exposure to low doses of methylmercury causes autism-like behaviors in mice
March 9, 2023
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A study co-led by Dr. Jing Wang and Dr. Laurie Chan is the first to show that exposing pregnant mice to low doses of methylmercury causes autism-like behaviors in their offspring.
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Study could lead to new treatments for pulmonary hypertension and right heart failure
February 28, 2023
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The human heart has a remarkable ability to adapt and compensate in the face of injury and disease, but unfortunately this isn’t universal.
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Tweaking the ovary’s immune system may help prevent ovarian cancer
October 5, 2022
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The diabetes drug metformin prevents fibrosis in the ovaries by adjusting the organ’s immune cells, according to a study in mice published in Science Advances.
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Research reveals novel mechanism controlling muscle stem cells
October 5, 2022
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New research from Dr. Michael Rudnicki’s team shows for the first time that a cellular structure called a primary cilium, which functions somewhat like an antenna, plays a crucial role in priming muscle stem cells for repair and regeneration.
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Hyaluronic acid, a naturally occurring compound, awakens stem cells to repair damaged muscle
August 4, 2022
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A new study published in the journal Science reveals a unique form of cell communication that controls muscle repair.
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