Winter 2000
Pulse

Features

Body Rebuilding
by Eve Jacobs

New surgical techniques and implants have revolutionized the specialty of reconstructing damaged limbs and joints.

Growing Our Own
By Eve Jacobs

Biomedical engineers focus on creating replacement
bones, ligaments, tendons, skin and joints.

Making Eyes
By Mary Ann Littell

When the eye's physical structure is damaged by
trauma, tumors or other defects, ophthalmic plastic
surgery restores its natural appearance and function.



 

Saving Lives With Stem Cells
By Merry Sue Baum

Stem cell transplantation has often proven effective
in treating multiple myeloma, leukemias, Hodgkin's
disease, testicular cancer and more.


Call For Volunteers


UMDNJ Matters


Letters


Endpage

The Making of a Transplant Surgeon


 

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