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October 2022



Jan 1, 2022
Manuscript Published in Journal for Biology
Proteomic Analysis of Exosomes Secreted from Human Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Overexpressing Mesenchymal Stromal Cells. Find the publication here: https://www.mdpi.com/2079-7737/11/1/9/htm
Nov 16, 2021
Manuscript Published in Journal for Biomedicines
A Novel Cellular Therapy to Treat Pancreatic Pain in Experimental Chronic Pancreatitis Using Human Alpha-1 Antitrypsin Overexpressing Mesenchymal Stromal Cells Find the publication here: https://doi.org/10.3390/biomedicines9111695
Oct 29, 2021
Kevin Nguyen Awarded Best Podium Presentation for 2021's Surgery Research Recognition Day
Surgery Research Recognition Day showcases the exceptional research work in which our residents, medical students and graduate students participate. It also provides an opportunity for our trainees, faculty and researchers to learn from world class experts during the annual Eric R. Frykberg, M.D. Lecture.
Oct 1, 2018
Wenyu Gou, PhD Awarded Best Poster Presentation for 2018's Surgery Research Recognition Day
Surgery Research Recognition Day showcases the exceptional research work in which our residents, medical students and graduate students participate. It also provides an opportunity for our trainees, faculty and researchers to learn from world class experts during the annual Eric R. Frykberg, M.D. Lecture.
Team Events and Gatherings


MUSC Research Day presentation 2022


2022 Dr. Cole visited our lab
Wang lab 2022

Holiday lunch at Rutledge Cab Company From left to right: Susan Norton, Charlie Strange, Kevin Nguyen, Erica Green, Hongjun Wang, Sara Shoeibi, Wenyu Gou, and Meghan Blalock

Most current members of the Wang Lab



Awarded Best Oral Presentation for "MSC's for the treatment of pain in CP" given on 2021's Surgery Research Recognition Day

Back Row, left to right: Hua Wei, Hongjun Wang, Meghan Blalock, and Erica Green Front Row, left to right: Wenyu Gou, Rebecca Chow, and Lindsay Swaby

First NIH-funded clinical trial in the US using umbilical cord derived mesenchymal stem cells for the treatment of patients with new onset type 1 diabetes

Mesenchymal stromal cells for treatment of type 1 diabetes study team members

Wenyu Gou, PhD is one of two awarded Best Poster Presentation on 2018's Surgery Research Recognition Day