Diabetes Cure On The Agenda At BU Event - Dr. Denise Faustman To Present Keynote Lecture At Science Day

Main Category: Diabetes
Also Included In: Stem Cell Research
Article Date: 19 Mar 2009 - 7:00 PDT

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President Obama's recent reversal of restrictions on stem cell research is welcomed news for scientists nationwide-scientists like Boston's Dr. Denise Faustman, who will describe her controversial approach to curing type 1 diabetes and other autoimmune diseases at 1 p.m. March 26 at 670 Albany Street on Boston University's Medical Campus.

Dr. Faustman's lecture is the highlight of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine (BUGSDM) Science Day, and is open to anyone interested in innovative research underway in Boston.

Dr. Faustman has shown in mouse trials that removing disease-causing T cells leads to regeneration of good cells and cures type 1 diabetes. She will speak about human applications of her research at Science Day.

Dr. Faustman is an associate professor at Harvard Medical School and director of the Immunobiology Laboratories at Massachusetts General Hospital.

Science Day also features research poster presentations and oral presentations by BUGSDM students and fellows on a variety of dental and medical topics and an exhibition by dental vendors. For more information, visit http://www.dentalschool.bu.edu/scienceday.

The mission of Boston University Goldman School of Dental Medicine is to provide excellent education to dental professionals throughout their careers; to shape the future of dental medicine and dental education through research; to offer excellent health care services to the community; to participate in community activities; and to foster a respectful and supportive environment.

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