REGENESTEM - Key Persons

Dr Mahl maintains an active practice in Regenerative Medicine/Preventive Aging and Pain Management in Coral Gables, Florida with an emphasis on stem cell regenerative therapies and anti-aging.

Personal Statement My research interests involve the fields of immunology, cellular and molecular biology. My research experience provided me with a vast knowledge in multiple areas including molecular biology, cellular Immunology, stem cell technology and flow cytometry. After I finished my Bachelor's degree I started to work on the molecular pathways implicated in the development of leukemia and lymphoma diseases. During that period, I acquired a strong background in the mechanisms leading to B and T cell rearrangements and basic methodologies in molecular biology. I started my Ph.D at the Cancer Research in London, United Kingdom where I studied the role of alternative splicing patterns of BCR/ABL trancripts in the generation of the blast crisis of chronic myeloid leukemia. I finished these studies at the University of Dusseldorf, Germany. For my postoctoral training I worked on the culture of human mesenchymal stem cells derived from bone marrow or cord blood and their differenciation into cardiomyocytes. I continues my post doctoral training at the University of Miami where I had the opportunity to acquire a better understanding of the processes involved in generation of immune tolerance after transplantation. After I finished my post-doc, I focused my research on the immune monitoring of patients after transplant to understand the mechanisms of graft tolerance. I was also involved in the immunemonitoring of animal model to assess the effect of mesenchymal stem cells (MSC) on allogeneic transplant which included the expansion of MSC from Bone Marrow and Characterization of MSC by phenotypic analysis and functional assays. One of my major interest is in the field of regenerative medicine where stem cells have been successfully use in the treatment of multiples medical conditions.

Claudia Marcelo, DO is board-certified in Family Medicine and Geriatric Medicine. She completed her undergraduate studies at the University of Chicago, and later graduated from NYIT's New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. She then finished a Family Practice Residency and Geriatric Fellowship at Florida Hospital (now Advent Health) in Orlando. Personal health challenges while finishing medical school motivated her to seek an alternative model of health. She chose the path of functional medicine as a patient first before becoming a functional and regenerative physician years later. Dr. Claudia received functional medicine training via the Institute for Functional Medicine, The American Academy of Anti-Aging, and The Kalish Institute. She has received stem cell training from the prestigious Institute of Regenerative Medicine in Spain (Medicina Regenerativa Madrid), and has been certified by Train Now MD in regenerative and cosmetic medicine. She has traveled for private mentorships across the world to receive extra training in various modalities: neural therapy, peptides, bio-identical hormones, ozone, PRP, photomodulation, PEMF, hyperbaric oxygen, nutrition, IV therapies, quantum healings, and much more. Her current foundational approach is based on European Biological Medicine that allows a deeper understanding of levels of imbalance that can predispose a patient to experience illness.

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• Surgeon, Obstetrician, and Homeopathic Doctor / Surgeon and Homeopath from the National School of Medicine and Homeopathy, National Polytechnic Medical Institute Mexico City, Mexico

Dr. Maritza Novas is a prominent figure in the field of medical aesthetic and anti-aging medicine, having been at the forefront of these disciplines since 2001. She boasts an impressive 20-year experience in facial aesthetics, hormonal replacement and nutritional therapies , pioneering the use of cellular therapy as well. As a testament to her expertise and contributions, Dr. Novas has been a member of the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine since 2004. Over the years, she has played a pivotal role in promoting the use of stem cells for the treatment of chronic degenerative conditions. She has been instrumental in imparting knowledge and proper protocols for harvesting and isolating adipose-derived stem cells for autologous re-implantation to physicians worldwide. Moreover, she actively engages in problem-solving approaches to enhance patient outcomes. Dr. Novas holds key positions in prestigious organizations related to regenerative medicine and stem cell research, including the Gene-Therapy Biomedical Research College in Wellington, Florida, and the Far Eastern University in Manila, Philippines. Her academic journey began at the University of Havana School of Medicine, where she earned her Doctorate in Medicine in 1993. Subsequently, she completed her Emergency Medicine Residency Program at the Central University of Havana Miguel Enriquez Hospital in 1995. Dr. Novas continued her training with a Fellowship in Clinical Research at the Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology Institute in Havana in 1996. Dr. Maritza Novas is an esteemed member of various professional organizations, including the American Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine, the American Academy for Advancement in Medicine, and the Australasian Academy of Anti-Aging Medicine. She also actively participates as an academic member of the European Society of Gene and Cell Therapy and the International Society for Cellular Therapy, among others. Her influence in the scientific community extends beyond the confines of academia. Dr. Novas has been an invited lecturer at the American Academy of Pain Medicine in Washington, D.C., and a moderator and speaker at multiple symposiums of Regenerative Medicine and Cellular Therapies in Europe, Latin America and the Middle East. Dr. Maritza Novas' expertise, innovative contributions, and dedication to advancing the field of regenerative and anti-aging medicine have left an indelible mark on the industry. As a pioneer in stem cell applications for aesthetic procedures and chronic degenerative conditions, she continues to inspire and empower fellow physicians globally.

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• General and Pediatric Surgeon

Dr. Mohammad Emran is a general and pediatric surgeon, best-selling author, public speaker and educator, and weight loss expert.…as well as the founder of SpringCure, a health and weight loss company dedicated to providing adults struggling with weight loss the information and support they need to lose weight, build a healthier lifestyle, and enjoy life to the fullest. Due to a need for solutions to currently untreatable conditions, he has also joined as the Medical Director of Corpus Christi Regenerative Therapy to pursue the use of stem cells in helping people achieve better health.

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• Dr Goel Family Physician

Dr Goel family physician practicing in "downtown" Brampton for over the past 10 years. Born in Montreal, he grew up in Mississauga and obtained his medical degree from University of Toronto in 1995. He completed his family medicine residency in 1997 from St Mary's Hospital in Montreal before coming to "set up shop" in Brampton. Currently, Dr. Goel is the Lead Physician for the Wise Elephant Family Health Team in Brampton.

Dr. DuMornay is currently Board Certified in Ear, Nose, and Throat. Dr. DuMornay graduated from the prestigious Temple University Medical School in Philidelphia, PA. in 1998. Dr. DuMornay completed his Fellowship at the University of Miami in 2004. Dr. DuMornay served his country in the Army stationed in both Iraq and Afganistan from 2004 to 2006. Dr. DuMornay has been published on 8 different occasions on various Ear, Nose, and Throat studies.

Kenyon NS, Willman MA, Han D, Hernandez A, Rabassa A, Diaz A, Geary JC, Kenyon NM, Bartholomew A, McHenry K, Salomon D and Berman DM. Mesenchymal Stem Cells Enhance Rejection Free and Overall Islet Allograft Survival (This work has been accepted for oral presentation at the 2015 American Transplant Congress (ATC) at the Pennsylvania Convention Center, May 2-6, 2015). Hernandez A, Han D, Oberholzer J, Ricordi C, Alejandro R, Kenyon NS. Effect of lysofylline on the immune response in islet transplant patients (abstract). J Clinical Immunology. 33 (3), 692, 2013. (This work has been accepted as a poster presented in Clinical Immunology Society Annual Meeting, April 25-28, 2013, Miami, FL, poster #1).

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• Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner

Lorraine Antoni is an Advanced Practice Nurse Practitioner board certified as both a Family Nurse Practitioner and a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner. She is a practicing Neonatal Nurse Practitioner and Certified Wound Care nurse specializing in neonatal and pediatric patients. Lorraine is able to care for patients from birth to across the life span. She has a reputation of excellent collaboration with other professionals and outstanding patient and parent satisfaction. Lorraine is also the owner of Corpus Christi Regenerative Therapy where patient's with chronic conditions are given the opportunity to have state-of-the-art stem cell and platelet rich plasma therapy.

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• Certified Nutritional Counselor

Reid Eckert has been a Certified Nutritional Counselor, educated from prestigious Bastyr College, for the past 25 years. His store, Nutrition Direct is located in the Fort Lauderdale, FLa area, although his clients live across and beyond the United States.