Professor Sakaguchi is researching the development of experimental strategies for brain rescue and repair, using stem cells. Research in his lab focuses on gaining a better understanding of the biology of neural stem cells, their development and plasticity. His lab is also investigating experimental strategies to restore vision after blinding eye disease or injury using adult stem cell transplantation.

In this Frontiers seminar Professor Sakaguchi will emphasize the biology of adult and embryonic stem cells; bioethical issues associated with the use of stem cells in biomedicine; political policies and how they impact and influence the use of stem cells in biomedicine in the US and abroad.  Students will participate in weekly presentations on current events relevant to stem cells (biology, ethics, and politics).

For More Information
Contact Don Sakaguchi, seminar leader, 294-3112 or dssakagu@iastate.edu