Ann tsukamoto biography
Ann tsukamoto early life.
Ann Tsukamoto
American stem cell researcher and inventor
Ann Tsukamoto | |
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| Born | (1952-07-06) July 6, 1952 (age 72) California, United States |
| Alma mater | University of California San Diego University of California Los Angeles |
| Scientific career | |
| Fields | Stem cell biology |
| Institutions | University of California San Francisco SyStemix, Inc. StemCells, Inc. |
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Tsukamoto Weissman[1] (born July 6, 1952) is an Asian American stem cell researcher and inventor.[2][3] In 1991, she co-patented a process that allowed the human stem cell to be isolated and demonstrated their potential in treating patients with metastatic breast cancer.[1]
Tsukamoto’s research and contributions in the medical field have led to groundbreaking advancements in stem cell research, especially in understanding the blood systems of cancer patients.[4] Her work has shown potential treatments for cancers and neurological disor