Rakesh Karmacharya , Ph.D., is Vice President, Head of Neurology Division of International Stem Cell Corporation. Dr. Semechkin was trained in medical genetics, physiology and stem cell biology and holds his M.S. degree from Faculty of Fundamental Medicine of Moscow State University. He earned his Ph.D. degree in physiology from Anokhin Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Semechkin has lectured on stem cell biology, including the use of stem cells for neurology and skin regeneration. He has publications in the fi eld of clinical and molecular biology, and is author of various patent applications..   Rakesh Karmacharya , Ph.D., is Vice President, Head of Neurology Division of International Stem Cell Corporation. Dr. Semechkin was trained in medical genetics, physiology and stem cell biology and holds his M.S. degree from Faculty of Fundamental Medicine of Moscow State University. He earned his Ph.D. degree in physiology from Anokhin Research Institute, Russian Academy of Medical Sciences. Dr. Semechkin has lectured on stem cell biology, including the use of stem cells for neurology and skin regeneration. He has publications in the fi eld of clinical and molecular biology, and is author of various patent applications..  

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