Translational Applications of Black Bear Research for Ischemic Protection of Organs

Learn about groundbreaking research on black bears and its applications for organ protection in this medical lecture that explores how hibernating black bears naturally protect their organs from ischemic injury. Discover the biological mechanisms that allow bears to maintain organ function during months of inactivity and how these insights could revolutionize human organ preservation techniques. Examine the potential medical applications for protecting human organs during transplantation procedures and treating ischemic conditions through understanding the unique adaptations of hibernating bears. Delve into the molecular and cellular processes that prevent tissue damage during prolonged periods without blood flow, and explore how these natural preservation strategies could be translated into clinical treatments.