UCSF Researcher Provides Mouse Cells for Exploratorium's Stem Cell Exhibit

See Video: Bruce Conklin's introductory lesson about embryonic stem cells: Quicktime Real Media (Download QuickTime or Real players.)

Bruce Conklin, an associate professor of medicine and molecular pharmacology at UCSF, has provided mouse heart cells and embryonic stem cells to the new exhibit at the Exploratorium in San Francisco. Mouse heart cells and embryonic stem cells are on display at the Exploratorium through Jan. 8, 2006. See story here.

An investigator in the Gladstone Institute of Cardiovascular Disease, Conklin was among the scientists to offer a glimpse of their research at the dedication of the Gladstone Institute headquarters at Mission Bay last December. He highlighted the promise of stem cell research, explaining his studies on stem-cell derived heart cells designed to better understand heart rate control. Conklin's work is conducted primarily in Gladstone's Embryonic Stem Cell Laboratory, which is a core lab available to all UCSF researchers. For Conklin's introductory lesson about embryonic stem cells, see the video.

Related Links

Stem Cells, Live and on Display, Featured at Educational Exhibit Gladstone Scientist Offers Insight on Stem Cell Research