Scientists Meet Scientists – TUM-IAS Wednesday Coffee Talk by Prof. Matthias Hebrok “Optimizing stem cell derived beta cells for diabetes therapy”
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On 11 June 2025, Prof. Matthias Hebrok (Applied Stem Cell and Organoid Systems, TUM / Institute for Diabetes and Organoid Technology, Helmholtz Munich) will talk about “Optimizing stem cell derived beta cells for diabetes therapy”.
Abstract: Recent advances in stem cell biology now permit the generation of functional insulin-producing beta cells from human pluripotent stem cells. While these achievements are impressive, several hurdles remain before such technologies can be widely used for the treatment of patients with diabetes. In particular, stem cell derived (SC) beta cells need to be protected against immune rejection upon transplantation. Here, I will discuss strategies to modify immune responses against SC beta cells by generating a localized, immune-protected niche.
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Date: June 11, 2025
Time: 13:00 CEST (until approx. 14:00)
Location: online
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