DR. MICHAEL HUFFORD – LYNGENESIS: LIVER/LYMPH NODE TRIALS 4 13 24DR. MICHAEL HUFFORD – LYNGENESIS: LIVER/LYMPH NODE TRIALS 4 13 24
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A TEAM OF SCIENTISTS HAVE LAUNCHED THE FIRST HUMAN TRIAL IN AN ATTEMPT TO GROW A NEW LIVER INSIDE OF A HUMAN USING LYMPH NODES, WHICH COULD TRANSFORM ORGAN DONATION IF SUCCESSFUL. WE SPEAK WITH DR. MICHAEL HUFFORD, CEO OF LYGENESIS, A PITTSBURGH-BASED...
9:29•13 Apr 2024
Growing Hope: The Future of Liver Transplants with Dr. Michael Hufford
Episode Overview
- Ligenesis pioneering growing a new liver using lymph nodes for organ donation
- Dr. Hufford explains the process of engrafting cellular therapy into lymph nodes
- Discussion on the innovative approach to treating end-stage liver disease
- Utilizing donated unmatched livers to create cell therapy for multiple patients
- Future implications of Ligenesis' research on organ transplantation
“We're leveraging a lot of natural biology... they enlarge. And that's those lymph nodes creating T cells to help you fight infection. We're using that same biology. But now we're engrafting our cellular therapy into the lymph node.”
Imagine a world where organ donation waits are a thing of the past. In this episode of 'American Medicine Today', Dr. Michael Hufford, CEO of Ligenesis, takes us on a journey into groundbreaking research that could make this dream a reality. Dr. Hufford and his team are pioneering an astonishing technique to grow new livers inside human bodies using lymph nodes. This could potentially revolutionize how we approach liver transplants and offer a lifeline to those with end-stage liver disease.
Dr. Hufford explains the science behind this innovative approach and shares the challenges and triumphs they've encountered along the way. Whether you're a medical professional, a patient, or just someone fascinated by cutting-edge science, this episode promises to enlighten and inspire. Don't miss out on this peek into the future of medicine!
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