PinnedErica AkeneYour COVID Vaccine Could Be The Cure For a Heart AttackThat’s right! With the mRNA technology that powers Pfizer and Moderna vaccines, we can combine this with injectable hydrogels to promote…11 min read·Aug 1, 2021----
Erica AkeneTiny, But Mighty. The Power Of Mesenchymal Stem Cell-Derived Extracellular Vesicles: A ReviewA literature review on the future potential of MSC-EVs for regenerative medicine therapeutics16 min read·Jul 19, 2021----
Erica AkeneThe End of the Battle Against Diabetes?Using Transdifferentiation of Hepatocytes Into Pancreatic Progenitors Using TGIF2 (A mouthful, I know, I’ll explain)9 min read·Feb 22, 2021----
Erica AkeneExtending Healthspan With Regenerative MedicineThe applications of Regenerative Medicine in Human Longevity9 min read·Jan 3, 2021----
Erica AkeneGrowing Organs, Stem Cells and Gene Therapy, Oh My!17 people die each day waiting for an organ donor. Over 109, 000 people in the United States are on the National Transplant Waiting List…7 min read·Nov 13, 2020----
Erica AkeneThe Chemistry Behind Our EmotionsWhat makes us human? The fact that we have a conscience, morals, or passions and feelings? I think that one thing that separates us from…9 min read·Oct 13, 2020----