One of the emerging technologies in diabetes research is gene therapy. Gene therapy involves the treatment of islets to be transplanted. Using gene therapy strategies on islet cells can improve the efficacy of pancreatic islet transplants.
At the Diabetes Research Institute, scientists have made the safety and efficiency of this process their first priority. The DRI is using progressive technology to make islets stronger and to increase their mass. This is in response to the inherent problems associated with transplantation of islets. Learn more about gene therapy from a leading DRI scientist, Elizabeth Fenjves, Ph.D.
Dr. Fenjves' has led this research for the protection of islets in transplantation. Meet and greet with her LIVE on DIABETES talkfest on Thursday, September 14, 2006 - 9PM ET
I would like to thank Gina Capone, of DIABETES talkfest, for making this opportunity possible to those of us who are interested in learning more about gene therapy. Happy Birthday Gina!
