BISA features eminent scientists who have made a difference in the field of science
Mick Bhatia Ph.D.
Terry L. Kirley, PhD.
Dr. Terry Kirley has developed a protein coating for metal stents that limits each of these deleterious processes. This invention is a protein coating for metal stents. The coating serves to reduce the major biocompatibility issues faced by metal stent insertion. This stent coating has been shown to inhibit clotting and thrombosis, potentially eliminating the need for long-term administration of anti-coagulant drugs. Experiments are ongoing to determine if the coating reduces restenosis and inflammation as expected.
The invention addresses a major negative biological response to stent placement. Pending results, the coating is expected to minimize all three main negative responses to stent insertion. The coating is expected to significantly improve the long-term prognosis for stent placement.
Advantages:
The invention addresses a major negative biological response to stent placement. Pending results, the coating is expected to minimize all three main negative responses to stent insertion. The coating is expected to significantly improve the long-term prognosis for stent placement.
Advantages:
- Anti-coagulant activity limits clot formation
- Expected to inhibit neointimal proliferation will reduce restenosis
- Expected to abate local inflammation
Mick Bhatia Ph.D.
Dr. Bhatia is a recognized leader in Canada in the field of human hematopoietic stem cell biology and embryonic stem cells. His research program sets out to understand the molecular mechanisms which orchestrate somatic and embryonic human stem cell development. He has made several important advancements in human stem cell research, particularly related to blood forming stem cells. He is the author of more than sixty publications and has an impressive record of peer reviewed research funding. He has received numerous awards including the Krembil Foundation Research Chair in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine (2003), a Canada’s Top 40 Under 40 award (2002), the Premier’s Research Excellence Award: Ministry of Energy, Science and Technology (2000-2005), and a Scientist Scholarship for Biomedical Sciences: Medical Research Council of Canada (1999-2002). In New!
