ILOs:

• Explain potency of cells and the process of differentiation to form diverse tissue types
• With examples, list the hierarchy of stem cell potency
• List examples of adult tissue stem cells and outline their function
• Summarise the advantages and disadvantages of using different stem cells in medicine, e.g. adult vs embryonic stem cells
• Summarise current knowledge of the role of stem cells in cancer
• Describe the potential medical applications of stem cells

• What are stem cells?

• Differentiation

• How do stem cells divide...

• Potency

• Human embryonic stem cells (hESCs)

• Adult/somatic stem cells

• Haematopoietic stem cells

• Induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs)

• Sources of stem cells

• Cancer stem cells

• Stem cell potential