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Subretinal Transplantation of Human Embryonic Stem Cell-Derived Retinal Tissue in a Feline Large Animal Model
Published on: August 5, 2021
[Cats, a controlled species within the hospital]
1Direction des ressources humaines, des affaires médicales, de la recherche et de l'innovation, établissement public de santé Barthélemy-Durand, avenue du 8-Mai-1945, 91150 Étampes, France.
Abstract:
Faced with the proliferation of stray cats in its park, the Barthélemy-Durand public health establishment in Étampes (91), in partnership with the Société protectrice des animaux, has managed to find the right balance between health safety and a pleasant animal presence for patients and caregivers. The regulated control of free and healthy cats on the hospital site also opens up possibilities for animal mediation. Sharing experience and commitment to the animal cause.

