Stem Cell Therapy in Veterinary Practice: Sources, Administration, and Mechanisms of Action
Learn the basics of stem cell biology, sourcing, therapeutic delivery, and immune-modulating effects.
About the Webinar
This lecture will describe the progression from the “old way” of regenerative medicine, using stem cells sourced from the patient, toward the “new way” of regenerative medicine, sourcing stem cells from healthy donors to provide ready-to-use, off-the-shelf therapies for any pet in need. The types, sources, and methods of administration of stem cells will be discussed. The potential mechanisms of action for stem cell modulation of the immune system and repair of tissue will be discussed.
This program has been RACE approved (20-1323055) for 1 hour of continuing education credit for veterinarians and veterinary technicians/technologists in jurisdictions that recognize RACE approval.
Learning objectives
- Identify the different types of stem cells and their sources
- Recognize the benefits of using stem cells from FDA-qualified young, healthy donors
- Explore the various routes of stem cell administration
- Understand the potential for stem cells to modulate the immune system
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About the presenter
Rebecca Windsor
Dr. Rebecca Windsor, DVM, DACVIM (Neurology), earned her veterinary degree from the University of California, Davis, in 2005. She completed a small animal medicine and surgery internship at North Carolina State University (2005–2006) and a residency in neurology and neurosurgery at UC Davis (2006–2009), achieving board certification through the American College of Veterinary Internal Medicine in 2009.
Dr. Windsor has extensive experience working in private specialty hospitals in the Washington, D.C. area, the San Francisco Bay Area, and Chicago. Most recently, she served as Chief of the Neurology Department and Neurology Internship Coordinator at Wheat Ridge Animal Hospital in Colorado. In 2024, she was honored as a “Best in Colorado Top Doctor” for excellence in veterinary medicine.
Deeply passionate about clinical research and education, Dr. Windsor has authored numerous publications and has been a Clinician Scientist with Ethos Discovery, a nonprofit scientific incubator, since 2021. She currently leads Ethos Discovery’s neurology research portfolio, focusing on immune-mediated neuroinflammatory diseases, particularly early detection and treatment strategies for necrotizing meningoencephalitis in dogs. In 2024, she was appointed the Ethos Discovery House Officer Research Project Coordinator, and she currently mentors over 100 veterinary interns and residents in clinical research.
In 2025, Dr. Windsor joined Gallant as Director of Veterinary Affairs, where she is dedicated to advancing veterinary medicine and educating the veterinary community on the therapeutic potential of stem cell therapy.
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