Stem Cell Treatment for Cerebral Palsy | Dr. David Greene Arizona
                      Stem Cell 
Treatment for 
Cerebral Palsy  
Dr. David Greene 
Arizona
Scientists are developing stem cell therapies for the 
replacement or repair of damaged tissues such as 
nerves, muscle and other parts of the body. Doctors and 
scientists are researching stem cell therapy and looking 
at the best ways to use stem cells in cerebral palsy
Key points to 
remember about 
cerebral palsy
• Stem cell • There are different • Increased 
treatments may types of stem cells knowledge about 
have potential for and different types stem cells has led 
improving function of stem cell scientists to explore 
in cerebral palsy treatments whether stem cells 
can be used to 
treat a range of 
conditions including 
cerebral palsy
Why might you consider stem 
cell treatment for  childrens 
with a disability?
The discovery of stem cells in 
adult brains has led scientists 
to explore whether they can 
use stem cells to treat different 
conditions affecting the brain, 
including cerebral palsy.
What is a stem cell?
A stem cell is a primitive cell that has 
the potential to develop into a range 
of cell types and form different 
tissues. Stem cells have the ability to 
renew themselves by dividing
• Embryonic stem cells 
• Adult stem cells
What is 
cerebral 
palsy?
Cerebral palsy is a 
permanent physical 
condition that affects 
movement and posture and 
can cause a range of other 
problems. It is caused by 
damage to, or lack of 
development in a part of 
the brain that controls 
movement
How could stem cell 
therapy help?
The aim is for the stem cells to 
develop into the kind of cells that can 
take over the function of the 
damaged areas of the brain
Thank you