Dr. A.M. James Shapiro

Professor of Surgery and Director of Clinical Islet Transplant Program · Department of Surgery & Alberta Transplant Institute · University of Alberta Hospital & Clinical Sciences Complex

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Academic focus & active research

Dr. A.M. James Shapiro is the world-renowned surgeon who pioneered the Edmonton Protocol for clinical islet cell transplantation, transforming the clinical management and curative prospects of brittle Type 1 diabetes.

Islet Transplantation Edmonton Protocol Type 1 Diabetes Stem Cell Therapy

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Institution: University of Alberta Hospital & Clinical Sciences Complex
Department / Faculty: Department of Surgery & Alberta Transplant Institute
Primary Field: Islet Transplantation
Campus Location: Edmonton, Alberta, Canada

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