University of Groningen -- Up till now it has not been possible to control stem cells in such a way that they grow into new blood vessels outside the body, or – when injected into an organ – lead to the creation of new small blood vessels and tissue repair. Research conducted by medical biologist Guido Krenning of the University Medical Center Groningen has resulted in a method whereby the cells can be instructed. This is a great advance in curing numerous life-threatening diseases. Krenning will be awarded a PhD by the University of Groningen on 29 April 2009.
