Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis and Mesenchymal Stem Cells
Explore the science, clinical outcomes, and practical use of stem cell therapy for FCGS.
About the Course
Mesenchymal stromal (stem) cells (MSC) are multipotent cells that reside in organs and tissues such as bone marrow, uterus, and adipose tissue. MSCs have a profound regenerative ability attributed in part to their ability to modulate both innate and adaptive immunity. A major effort by our multidisciplinary group over the past 13 years investigating systemic MSC therapy for cats with Feline Chronic Gingivostomatitis (FCGS) yielded paradigm changes in understanding of the disease. This lecture will discuss the general concept of MSC immunomodulation therapy as well as the clinical outcome of MSC therapy for cats with FCGS. This lecture on the emerging field of regenerative medicine will inform practitioners on the practicability of stem cell therapy for FCGS and the results observed in an ongoing clinical trial conducted by Gallant in an effort to bring MSC therapy to clinical practice.
This program has been RACE approved (20-1297066) for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Learning objectives
- Learn the current state of knowledge of FCGS
- Learn the immunomodulatory approach behind stem cell therapy
- Learn the principles of performing stem cell therapy for FCGS in clinical practice
- Understand the current evidence-based success of stem cell therapy for FCGS and its future direction
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About the presenter
Boaz Arzi
Dr. Boaz Arzi is a Professor and Chief of Dentistry and Oral surgery at the department of Surgical and Radiological Sciences, UC Davis School of Veterinary Medicine. Dr. Arzi completed the residency-training program in dentistry and oral surgery at the School of Veterinary Medicine and two years fellowship in the Department of Biomedical Engineering at UC Davis. He is a Diplomate of the American Veterinary Dental College (AVDC) and the European Veterinary Dental College (EVDC). Dr. Arzi is also a Founding Fellow of the AVDC in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery.
Dr. Arzi’s clinical and research focus is on oral maxillofacial disorders and regenerative solutions in dogs and cats. His lab also investigates TMJ disorders and treatments across species.
Dr. Arzi is the Director of the Veterinary Institute for Regenerative Cures (VIRC) at UC Davis. Ultimately, Dr. Arzi’s work is translational with the aim of One Health treatment modalities for both human and animal health.
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