Susan Solomon: The promise of research with stem cells

The video discusses the potential of stem cells in revolutionizing disease modeling and drug development. It highlights the challenges faced in stem cell research, the gap between academic research and pharmaceutical applications, and the development of new technologies to bridge this gap. The video emphasizes the importance of personalized medicine and the role of automated stem cell production in advancing drug discovery.

What advancements have been made in stem cell technology since the identification of human embryonic stem cells in 1998?

What are the limitations of the current drug development process as described in the text?

Explain the analogy made between drug development and shoe shopping.

Discuss the potential future of personalized medicine as it relates to stem cell research.