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Thursday, March 1, 2012

Stem Cell Transplant Lab Officially Opens

The 2011 Give Campaign comes full circle with the official opening of the Stem Cell Transplantation Laboratory.

700-thousand was raised to equip the lab, which is the only one in New Brunswick and will allow cancer patients to say in the province.

Transplantation Director Dr. Terrance Commeau says in the near future, the lab has the potential to treat other illnesses such as rheumatoid arthritis, lupus, and multiple sclerosis
 
He says expanded treatment should occur in about 3 years.