Mapping Stem Cell Research: Terra Incognita
When Dr. Jack Kessler was invited to head up the Neurology Department at Northwestern, his focus was on using stem cells to help cure diabetes. Soon after his daughter Allison was injured in a skiing accident and paralyzed from 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. Winner of a 2009 Peabody Award.
Kartemquin at the Chicago International Film Festival
October 9, 2014 2:20 pm
There are many opportunities to see Kartemquin films here in our beloved Chicago this October. These include the world premieres of On Beauty and The School Project, and a special Chicago International Film Festival screening of Life Itself.
The late addition of Life Itself to the 50th Chicago Film Festival, which begins today, was just announced this week along with a new award that will be named after Roger Ebert. Life Itself director Steve James and star Chaz Ebert will both attending the screening on October 22nd. Read more about it here, and get tickets here.
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MacArthur Foundation Funds Two Kartemquin Projects
January 15, 2014 7:22 am
Two Kartemquin Films now 50% off on iTunes
October 6, 2011 11:02 am
Maria Finitzo's Encounters with Bolivia
September 14, 2011 6:04 am
5 Girls on the iPad
January 6, 2011 10:08 am
