Kristin Hope

Dr. Kristin Hope, a stem cell researcher and Assistant Professor, shares her groundbreaking insights on umbilical cord blood-derived hematopoietic stem cells. She discusses her team's findings on Musashi-2, an RNA-binding protein that enhances stem cell self-renewal and expansion. Dive into the therapeutic potential of targeting Musashi-2 in leukemia treatments and the challenges and advantages of using cord blood for transplants. Kristin also highlights the need to explore understudied RNA-binding proteins in hematopoiesis, paving the way for future innovations.