Joe Zhao

Dr. Joe Zhao, an Associate Professor at Harvard and expert in stem cell biology, discusses groundbreaking research on transforming stomach cells into insulin-producing beta cells, which could revolutionize diabetes treatment. He explains the differences between type 1 and type 2 diabetes and the challenges of islet transplantation. Zhao also explores the potential of direct reprogramming over traditional embryonic methods, the ethical implications of his work, and the quest to translate these findings into human therapies.