With the potential to treat muscle injuries and diseases such as muscular dystrophy and heart attack, scientists at Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC have discovered a unique population of adult stem cells derived from human muscle that can be used for this purpose for the first time.
Led by Johnny Huard, PhD, and Bruno P
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Diana Gonzalez, M.D.
Staff Physician
Dr. Gonzalez, passionate about regenerative medicine, earned her medical degree from Universidad Latina de Panamá. She holds life support certifications and has experience in emergency and primary care, including a vascular surgery rotation in Germany.
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