---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James Berg <molokai...@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 3:27 PM Subject: Fwd: Stem Cell research to regrow the myelin sheath To: mauiji...@gmail.com
---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: James Berg <molokai...@gmail.com> Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 3:26 PM Subject: Fwd: Stem Cell research to regrow the myelin sheath To: lani_...@hotmail.com ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <sciresea...@shepherd.org> Date: Wed, Oct 20, 2010 at 12:12 PM Subject: Re: Stem Cell research to regrow the myelin sheath To: James Berg <molokai...@gmail.com> Hello Mr. Berg, Thank you for your email and your offer to participate in stem cell studies. I am sorry to hear about your experiences since March. It must be very frustrating. As you know, the Geron stem cell project is only working with those with very recent injuries at this point. This first stage is only with a few participants to see if the cells are safe. The next stage will see if the cells are at all effective in a larger group with very recent injuries. Unfortunately, this full process takes years. I do not know Geron's plan for testing people with more chronic injuries/conditions, but I doubt they will test this group before knowing the results of these first two stages of research. At least we are finally taking the first steps though! You are welcome to visit our website, *www.shepherd.org*, and click on the Research tab to review all of our ongoing research projects here and contact information for the coordinator of each project. There is also an online "Intake Form" to send information that would be kept in a secure database. Our coordinators use this database to look for people to contact who might qualify for their studies. Feel free to contact me again if you have any further questions. Best wishes to you, Leslie Leslie VanHiel, BME, MSPT, CCRC SCI Research Program Coordinator Shepherd Center 404-350-7681 *James Berg <molokai...@gmail.com>* 10/12/10 05:24 PM To sciresea...@shepherd.org cc Subject Stem Cell research to regrow the myelin sheath My name is James Berg and I have Transverse Myelitis. It began suddenly in March of this year and the traditional steroid and blood antibody treatments mere no help. I have no use of my legs, bladder or bowels. I would like to be considered for your stem cell testing program. I understand that the current testing is for very recent injuries but I am hoping you may be moving forward with testing on individuals who have had the problem for several months. I can provide hospital records and a complete spinal MRI on Disk. My problem lies at T-10 to T-12. Please contact me if my body can be of service. James Berg ForwardSourceID:NT00002276
