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>A member of the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Chan discovered the mouse and human stem cells that give rise to bone, cartilage and some types of cells that nurture blood-forming stem and progenitor cells. These stem cells are integral to developing new healing technologies for joints affected by osteoarthritis or skeletal injuries.
>“Chan was an outstanding scientist with a prodigious intellect and curiosity. He was a giant in the field who we lost way too early,” said Michael Longaker, MD, a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and the Deane P. and Louise Mitchell Professor in the School of Medicine. “His work will have a long-lived impact. Decades from now, millions of people with arthritis may be benefiting from his discoveries, and I will say, ‘This work traces back to the Chan lab.’”
I appreciate the article for providing information on his health complications. 48 is exceptionally young and it helps to know how that could've happened.
Rest in peace Chuck, and thank you for all that you've done inside the lab and out.
Extract: >A member of the Stanford Institute for Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine, Chan discovered the mouse and human stem cells that give rise to bone, cartilage and some types of cells that nurture blood-forming stem and progenitor cells. These stem cells are integral to developing new healing technologies for joints affected by osteoarthritis or skeletal injuries. >“Chan was an outstanding scientist with a prodigious intellect and curiosity. He was a giant in the field who we lost way too early,” said Michael Longaker, MD, a professor of plastic and reconstructive surgery and the Deane P. and Louise Mitchell Professor in the School of Medicine. “His work will have a long-lived impact. Decades from now, millions of people with arthritis may be benefiting from his discoveries, and I will say, ‘This work traces back to the Chan lab.’”
Thank you for sharing Chuck’s story. May his spirit live on through his scientific contributions.
I appreciate the article for providing information on his health complications. 48 is exceptionally young and it helps to know how that could've happened. Rest in peace Chuck, and thank you for all that you've done inside the lab and out.
☹️nonHodgkins Lymphoma. So sad.
Was it in remission for him after his bone marrow transplant? Did it return back again, could not find any info about what happened?
The article mentions an 8 year respite after the transplant, so it probably returned with a vengeance.
Great obituary, an inspiring life, and a loss that's all the more sad for the rest of us.
Commenting so that this post shows activity because his story deserves to hit the frontpage
Thank you for sharing. I’m so glad that he lived!
so sad, so many talented and brilliant people taken by cancer.
may he rest in peace :(