Hema Now: From Stem Cells to Gene Therapy

In this episode of Hema Now, Cynthia Dunbar discusses her pioneering career in translational stem cell biology. From the evolution of haematopoietic stem cell research to the clinical milestones that have propelled gene therapy into mainstream haematology, Dunbar shares insights on innovation, collaboration, and the future of patient care. Timestamps: 00:00 - Introduction  01:35 - Origins in haematology research path   02:52 - Evolution of haematopoietic stem cell biology   06:35 - Milestones enabling gene therapy adoption   10:37 - Advances in bone marrow failure treatment   19:24 - Promise of natural killer (NK) cell therapies   24:09 - COVID-19 collaboration and crisis lessons   29:27 - Challenges in translational research pipeline   33:23 - Future breakthroughs transforming patient care   38:39 - Three wishes for research future