Stem Cell Transplantation for Autoimmune Diseases and Inflammation

Dr. Phuc Van Pham received his Ph.D. in Human Physiology from Vietnam National University, Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam. He is currently a Professor of Biology at University of Science (Vietnam National University Ho Chi Minh city, Viet Nam); and Director of the Stem Cell Institute; Vice-Director, Key Laboratory of Cancer Research. He is a longstanding lecturer and translational scientist at the University, and is a member of several societies and journal editorial boards focused on stem cells. Dr. Pham and his colleagues have established one of the first multidisciplinary stem cell center in Vietnam, and he has successfully launched an array of technologies in stem cell isolations. His research interests include stem cell isolation, stem cell therapy, mesenchymal stem cells, cancer stem cells, immunotherapy and regenerative medicine and he has published extensively in these areas. After many years of experience as an embryologist, cell biologist, and molecular biologist, collaborating with leading researchers in Singapore, Japan, and the United States, Dr. Pham is a student again, keen to reach beyond the traditional boundaries of biology.

Part I: Stem cell therapy for autoimmune diseases.- Current status of stem cell therapy for autoimmune diseaseas.- The mechanisms of mesenchymal stem cells for autoimmune disease treatment.- Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in multiple sclerosis.- Mesenchymal stem cell transplantation in rheumatoid arthritis.- Part II: Stem cell therapy for inflammation.- Mesenchymal stem cells for graft versus host disease.- Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles as Mediators of Anti-Inflammatory Effects.- Use of Mesenchymal Stem Cells in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.- Secretome of mesenchymal stem cells and its impact on Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease.- Index.