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Terra Incognita: The Perils and Promise of Stem Cell Research, also known as Terra Incognita: Mapping Stem Cell Research, is a documentary film released by Kartemquin Films in 2007. The film follows Dr. Jack Kessler of Northwestern University in his search for a cure for spinal cord injuries using embryonic stem cells.
Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita: Directed by Maria Finitzo. With Terrence Howard. Terra Incognita is a feature length documentary film and companion civic engagement campaign featuring the story of Dr. Jack Kessler, the current chair of Northwestern University's Department of Neurology and Clinical Neurological Sciences, and his ...
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- Documentary
- Maria Finitzo
- 2007-10
This film brings the stem cell debate to the forefront and examines the constantly evolving interplay between the promise of new discoveries, the controversy of modern science, and the...
Jan 5, 2022 · Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita. from Kartemquin Films PRO on January 5, 2022. Receive Updates. Share your email with the creator & receive updates via Vimeo. Watch trailer. Genres: Documentary. Duration: 1 hour 24 minutes. Availability: Worldwide.
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- Kartemquin Films
Jan 15, 2008 · Premieres Tuesday, January 15, 2008 on Independent Lens, a weekly series airing on PBS.Terra Incognita is a feature length documentary featuring the story of...
Jan 1, 2007 · This documentary follows the journey of neurologist Dr. Jack Kessler, who was inspired to apply stem cell research to find a cure for spinal cord injuries after his daughter Allison was paralyzed in a skiing accident.
Soon after his daughter Allison was injured in a skiing accident and paralyzed form the waist down, Dr. Kessler made the decision to change the focus of his research to begin looking for a cure for spinal cord injuries using embryonic stem cells.
