Seth Thompson, PhD
My Lab
Translational Cell Therapy Lab
Studying the relationship between adult stem/progenitor cell dysfunction and age-related degeneration.
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Seth Thompson has been involved in biomedical research for over 15 years in the areas of infectious disease, immunology, and regenerative medicine. Seth previously worked at the University of Pittsburgh and came to the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago to work with Dr. Mitra Lavasani on investigating novel cellular therapeutics for neuronal injuries and degenerative diseases. He completed his PhD at Northwestern University in the Interdepartmental Neuroscience (NUIN) program researching novel systemic treatments to simultaneously rejuvenate multiple neuromusculoskeletal tissues in naturally aged mice. As a Research Scientist in the Translational Cell Therapy Lab, his current research focuses on investigating the application of adult human stem cells and their therapeutic secreted factors to improve neuromuscular function in mouse models of aging. Furthermore, he assesses host and donor mechanisms that support tissue regeneration and behavioral phenotypic changes.
Location
Shirley Ryan 汤头条app
355 East Erie
Chicago, IL 60611
Education & Training
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Education
2016 – 2022
Ph.D., Neuroscience, Northwestern University
2004 – 2008
B.Sc., Biology; Biotechnology, James Madison University
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Fellowship
2022 – 2024
Postdoctoral Fellowship, Translational Cell Therapy Lab, Shirley Ryan 汤头条app; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Northwestern University
Recent Publications
Honors & Awards
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The Sarah Baskin Outstanding Research Award Junior Physicians and Scientists category for best manuscript2020
Research Interests
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Adult Stem Cell Transplantation
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Aging
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Peripheral Nerve Regeneration
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Neurodegeneration
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Neuropathy