The Stem Cell Podcast

Ep. 313: “Cardiovascular Disease Mechanisms” Featuring Dr. Joseph Wu


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Dr. Joseph Wu is a Professor of Medicine and Radiology and the Director of the Stanford Cardiovascular Institute. He talks about the importance of pharmacology knowledge in drug discovery. He also discusses his early iPSC research, investigating vaccine-induced myocarditis, and embracing New Approach Methodologies (NAMs). (39:40)

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    Image courtesy of Dr. Joseph Wu

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