Charlie Rose Science Series...Episode #5...Stem Cell Research/Latest Developments
 

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Leading Experts on Stem Cell Research to Discuss Latest Developments

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Charlie Rose Science Series
Episode #5 - May 16, 2007

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NEW YORK, May 14 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The following is being issued by Pfizer Inc:

WHAT: Episode Five is an in-depth discussion of current developments and breakthroughs in stem cell research. Often the focus of rigorous scientific debate, stem cell research, according to scientists, has the ability to provide groundbreaking advances in understanding the human body, its development, and how to fight devastating diseases such as cancer, heart disease, Parkinson's, diabetes, and even Alzheimer's. The expert panel will address the latest advances in embryonic and adult stem cell research, their implications, and potential to change the way medicine is practiced.

WHO: Guests will include:

• George Daley, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Biological Chemistry and
• Larry Goldstein, PhD, Professor of Cellular and Molecular Medicine, niversity of California, San Diego
• Story Landis, PhD, Director, National Institute for Neurological Disorders and Stroke, National Institute of Health
• Doug Melton, PhD, Professor of Natural Sciences, Harvard University, Co-Director, Harvard Stem Cell Institute

WHEN: Begins Airing on Wednesday, May 16, 2007 on PBS stations. Check
your local PBS listings for show times.

DESCRIPTION:

The Charlie Rose Science Series sponsored by Pfizer Inc, is an exploration of modern advances in scientific research, their contribution to our understanding of the world around us, and how science breakthroughs can be applied to improving human health.

Charlie Rose is joined in this effort by his co-host, Sir Paul Nurse, PhD, Nobel Laureate and President of Rockefeller University.

As a world leader in research and development, Pfizer is committed to increasing public understanding of science and science education.

The Charlie Rose Science Series, Part One: From Sigmund Freud to the Mysteries of the Human Brain:

Topics include Sigmund Freud and the study of psychoanalytics, information storage and processing, learning, remembering, perception, thinking, feeling, and behavior. Panelists include: Paul Nurse, Eric Kandel, Aaron Beck, Steven Roose, Peter Fonagy, Nancy Kanwisher, Nora Volkow, Rebecca Saxe and Liz Phelps.

The Charlie Rose Science Series, Part Two: Understanding the Human Genome:

A conversation with Nobel Laureates Paul Nurse of Rockefeller University and James Watson of the Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory to discuss the implications of major recent advances in genomic mapping.

A discussion with Eric Lander, founding director of the Broad Institute about genetic comparisons and the increased understanding of genetic mutations.

A conversation with Craig Venter of the J. Craig Venter Institute about his successful effort to become the first human to have his genome mapped.

The Charlie Rose Science Series, Part Three: Exploring the Science of Living Longer:

A conversation about our current understanding of aging and longevity and what science is revealing about the potential of human lifespans. Guests include Sir Paul Nurse, President of The Rockefeller University, Leonard Guarente of Massachusetts Institute of Technology, Cynthia Kenyon of the University of California, San Francisco, Richard Weindruch of the Wisconsin National Primate Center, Robert Butler, President of the International Longevity Center, Jay Olshansky of the University of Illinois, Chicago, and Sue Levkoff of Harvard Medical School

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Our panel discusses advances in screenings and early detection and other methods of prevention like the HPV vaccine, the changes in accuracy of diagnoses, and cancer treatments such as targeted therapies.