Juan Melero-Martin

Dr. Juan Melero-Martin, an Associate Professor and Endowed Chair in Cardiac Surgery at Boston Children's Hospital, dives into vascular biology and regenerative medicine. He discusses groundbreaking findings on mitochondrial transfer from MSCs to endothelial cells and its role in enhancing cell function. Juan explains strategies for generating vascular organoids and the importance of transcription factors like ETV2 in differentiating endothelial cells. He also reflects on mentorship in Boston's vibrant research community and the excitement surrounding advancements in cell therapies.