He Helped Unlock the Secrets of Blood Stem Cells—Now He Lives in Montrose | Dr. Jerry Spangrude

This week on WKRP Montrose, Dennis and Rob sit down with Dr. Jerry Spangrude, a retired professor of medicine and biomedical researcher whose career has helped shape modern stem cell biology.

After more than 20 years in Salt Lake City, Jerry and his wife eventually chose Montrose as home, drawn to the community and cleaner air. But retirement didn't mean stepping away from science. Today, he continues his work at Stanford University as an Adjunct Professor and Executive Director of the PhD program in Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine.

Dennis and Rob also talk with Jerry about:

• His Norwegian family history and the story behind the name Spangrude.

• His decades of research in immunology, microbiology, and blood stem cells.

• The groundbreaking 1988 Science publication that helped establish methods for isolating blood stem cells.

• The differences between embryonic, adult, and induced pluripotent stem cells.

• How reprogrammed adult cells could help advance regenerative medicine and reduce ethical concerns surrounding embryonic stem cell research.

• The future possibilities of growing replacement organs and regenerating damaged tissue.

• Why he chose Montrose after spending more than two decades in Salt Lake City.

• His continued work with Stanford's Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine PhD program.

• His unexpected passion for making award-winning cider from apples grown on his own property.

From groundbreaking biomedical research to homemade cider in Montrose, Dr. Spangrude's story is a fascinating look at science, discovery, and what comes after a remarkable career.

🎙️ Watch the full conversation with Dr. Jerry Spangrude on WKRP Montrose.

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