
Ep. 10: RPE and Macular Degeneration Featuring Dr. Sally Temple
The Stem Cell Podcast
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Gender Disparity and Retinal Health
This chapter examines gender disparity in the scientific community, focusing on wage gaps and recognition for women in academia. It then shifts to the retinal pigment epithelium (RPE) and its crucial role in eye health, discussing age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and current treatment options. The chapter also highlights ongoing research into RPE cells and their potential for regeneration, alongside challenges faced in culturing these cells for therapeutic use.
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