If you didn’t get a chance to tune into this weeks interview, be sure to download this pod cast!
It was my pleasure to interview Dr. Leena Valmu
Education.
- Dr.Valmu received her Master of Science in Biochemistry (University of Helsinki) 1992,
- PhD thesis on molecular basis of leukocyte adhesion (Department of Biosciences, University of Helsinki) 1998
- Adjunct Professor in Biochemistry (University of Helsinki) 2006
Research Initiatives.
Dr. Valmu is the R&D manager for the Red Cross Finland Blood service, Stem Cell Glycomics division. The Project aims to develop glycobiological means for identification, isolation, propagation, differentiation, preservation and quality control of human adult stem cells and therapeutic stem cell products. Recently her lab was written up for many new discoveries and achievements in the field.
Dr. Valmu’s lab is of course working on many priority areas…
Characterization of glyco structures on stem cells, and apply them in
a. Identification of stem cell-specific surface structures
b. Development of methods for stem cell isolation
c. Development of optimal culture and preservation conditions for stem cells
d. Mobilization, homing and migration of stem cells
e. Development of characterization and validation methods for stem cell products
Be sure to listen to the interview of Dr. Valmu. Her work at the Finnish Blood service is not only impressive and cutting edge. It is really on top of mind within the research world. We had the opportunity to speak about many facets of stem cell science, and quickly it became apparent that Dr. Valmu is one of the worlds leading authorities on the subject of stem cell glycomics. Not only did she share the research, but she was gracious enough to have a very candid conversation about the state of the science, the inerrant road blocks, and the possibilities for the future.
I highly recommend listening to this interview!
Here are a few links of interest or Dr. Valmu
http://www.bloodservice.fi/asp/system/empty.asp?P=2394&VID=default&SID=423415099325037&S=0&C=21527
http://www.bloodservice.fi/asp/system/empty.asp?P=2386&VID=default&SID=423415099325037&S=0&C=21542
https://oa.doria.fi/bitstream/handle/10024/35939/transcri.pdf?sequence=1
http://www.glycobiology.org/Default.aspx?tabid=98&type=viewabstract&lognumber=150
http://www.liebertonline.com/doi/abs/10.1089/scd.2005.14.204?journalCode=scd
