The Stem Cell Podcast

The Stem Cell Podcast


Ep. 301: “Cell Fate Decisions in Cancer” Featuring Dr. Mark Hatley

August 05, 2025

Guest:

Dr. Mark Hatley is an Associate Faculty Member and Director of the Division of Molecular Oncology at St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital. His research focuses on the developmental origins and genetic mechanisms of pediatric rhabdomyosarcoma. He talks about his work on pediatric oncology and the mechanisms that differentiate normal development from cancer. He also discusses the role of PAX3-FOXO1 and DICER1 in tumorigenesis. (37:50)

Featured Products and Resources: The Stem Cell Science Round Up

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Pig Liver Xenotransplantation – RNA sequencing highlights how innate immune cells may affect thrombotic and immune pathways after liver xenotransplantation. (12:03)

Chemical Reprogramming – A new method generates hCiPS cells from both cord blood and adult peripheral blood cells. (21:10)

T Cell Development – Soluble Notch agonists support T cell development in suspension bioreactor culture. (27:30)

Image courtesy of Dr. Mark Hatley

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