Michael R. Rosen

Dr. Rosen is investigating stem cell therapies for cardiac arrhythmias, myocardial regeneration and cancer therapy. For arrhythmias, Rosen has developed hMSC-based pacemakers to create a more physiologic outcome than electronic pacemakers. For cardiac regeneration he has enhanced the ability of hMSCs to follow a cardiac lineage, thereby recovering increased mechanical function. In cancer research the Rosen lab has developed an hMSC-based siRNA delivery system to enhance therapeutic targeting strategies. Dr. Rosen's research incorporates hMSCs, cardiac stem cells and most recently, human embryonic stem cells as they seek the optimal cell type for each therapeutic need. All studies incorporate use of quantum dots as tracking agents.