Geeta Shroff
Nutech Mediworld, India
Biography
Geeta Shroff has developed the technology to isolate Human Embryonic Stem Cells (hESC), culture them, prepare them for clinical application and store them in readyto- use form with a shelf life of six months. Since 2002, more than 1300 patients suffering from various conditions like spinal cord injuries, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, cardiac conditions, cerebral palsy have been treated by her. She is a Graduate in Medicine from the University of Delhi and did her Postgraduation in Gynaecology & Obstetrics. She further specialized in treating Infertility and is a Trained Embryologist and a qualified IVF practitioner. After gaining 8 years of valuable clinical experience at Safdarjung Hospital & Batra Hospital, she set up her own IVF practice in 1996. She has begun research on human embryonic stem cells in 1999 and pioneered in human embryonic stem cell therapy. She has presented her work at various national and international forums.
Abstract
Abstract : Use of human embryonic stem cells in the treatment of Parkinson’s disease