Using stem cells in the brain to combat MS

Dr Toby Merson is the Group Leader of the Merson Group at the Australian Regenerative Medicine Institute (ARMI) at Monash University.

The Merson group studies the cellular and molecular interactions between neurons and myelin-forming oligodendrocytes in the central nervous system.

Read more about Toby's research in Using stem cells in the brain to combat MS.

Listen to Dr Toby Merson’s story, as he shares an insight into his research, his journey into a scientific career and his advice for all young researchers around the idea of perfectionism in the lab.

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