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View a video about stem cell research at Texas Heart Institute.
View a video about stem cell research at Texas Heart Institute.

Welcome

The Stem Cell Center is now recruiting patients for clinical trials using a patient's own stem cells to treat cardiovascular conditions.
Emerson C. Perin, MD, PhD

View a video in which Dr. Emerson Perin discusses progress in world-leading adult stem cell studies.

NEWS

April 7, 2008
First in the World Treatment of Patient with a Heart Attack with a Special Stem Cell Type 
Text and video

February 29, 2008
Stem Cell Center website now available in Spanish (En español)

The Stem Cell Center is dedicated to the study of adult stem cells and their role in treating diseases of the heart and the circulatory system. Through numerous clinical and pre-clinical studies we have come to realize the potential of stem cells to help patients suffering from cardiovascular disease.

Whether you are a patient looking for information regarding our research, or a doctor hoping to learn more about stem cell therapy, we welcome you to the Stem Cell Center.

Emerson C. Perin, MD, PhD, FACC
Director, New Cardiovascular Interventional Technology; Director, Clinical Research for Cardiovascular Medicine

Active Research

We are actively enrolling patients in studies using stem cells for the treatment of: 

  • Ischemic Heart Failure
  • Acute Myocardial Infarction
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease

If you are a Patient or a Physician and would like to refer a patient for enrollment please visit our Current Research page for more information.

You may also contact us:
Email: stemcell@heart.thi.tmc.edu
Toll free: 1-866-924-STEM (7836)
Phone: 832-355-9404
Fax: 832-355-9440

Updated April 2008

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