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Lyla El-Fayomi

Dr. Lyla El-Fayomi has a PhD in Molecular Genetics from the University of Toronto. She is a researcher and freelance science writer headquartered in the Greater Toronto Area. Follow her on X @DrLylaElFay

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Regenerative medicine news under the microscope – May 2021

Author: Lyla El-Fayomi, 06/03/21

“Regenerative medicine news under the microscope” is a new monthly feature highlighting big stories in stem cell research. I will sample the latest and greatest findings in recent press and package them into a single post. This month I cover stem cells in space, controversial revisions to the 14-day rule, cancer vaccines, and much more! […]

Regenerative medicine news under the microscope – April 2021

Author: Lyla El-Fayomi, 04/30/21

“Regenerative medicine news under the microscope” is a new monthly feature highlighting big stories in stem cell research. I will sample the latest and greatest findings in recent press and package them into a single post. This month, I am featuring more COVID-19 advances made through stem cell research, 3-week-old human-monkey embryo chimeras, the new […]

Launch of “Regenerative medicine news under the microscope”

Author: Lyla El-Fayomi, 04/16/21

Regenerative medicine news under the microscope is a new monthly feature highlighting big stories in stem cell research. I will sample the latest and greatest findings in recent press and package them into a single post. You can expect these blogs to be published at the end of each month under regular circumstances; however, the […]

Stem cell training – Supplementary resources

Author: Lyla El-Fayomi, 04/16/20

Starting work on a new research project can be overwhelming. This is especially true in the stem cell field, with its complexities and rapid evolution. It is quite easy to get lost while conducting literature searches or looking for specific protocols, making it feel difficult to get started. This Alice in Wonderland quote comes to […]

The ever-expanding optogenetic toolkit

Author: Lyla El-Fayomi, 05/22/19

A mouse with mysterious cables attached to its head explores an enclosure, casually walking past a small wooden stick, uninterested. Cut to another scene of the same mouse as it walks past the same stick – only this time, a light atop its head begins to glow. Without hesitation the mouse pounces, grabbing the stick […]