The Farber Institute for Neurosciences of Thomas Jefferson University is dedicated to translating advances in basic research into clinical solutions for the millions of people suffering from disorders of the nervous system.
For Patients & Families:
Information about specific diseases; Farber research programs and services;
visitor information.
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For Researchers:
Scientific descriptions of current basic and clinical research and neuroscience training programs.
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About Farber:
Mission and overview; founders, director and membership; advisory boards; more info.
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What's Happening at Farber:
Parkinson's In the News:
Researchers Define Ideal Time for Stem Cell Collection for Parkinson's Disease Therapy
November 20, 2008
Lorraine Iacovitti, PhD, professor and interim director of the Farber Institute for Neurosciences of Thomas Jefferson University, and her research team found that neural progenitor cells that express the gene Lmx1a are committed to the midbrain dopamine neuron lineage, but still retain proliferative capacity. Because of these characteristics, the stage at which Lmx1a is expressed may be ideal for transplantation.
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November 19, 2008
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November 20, 2008
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8th Annual Walk for Parkinson's
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ALS Association President visits Farber:
Farber in the News :
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Helpful Links:
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