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Alaa Abd-Elsayed is Associate Professor at the University of Wisconsin - Madison in the Department of Anesthesiology. He serves as the Medical Director of both the Pain Clinic and Pain Services. His research efforts are primarily focused on the role of stem cells in treating discogenic pain and knee degenerative disease. With a commitment to advancing the understanding and management of degenerative disc disease (DDD), Abd-Elsayed explores innovative treatment strategies, including stem-cell-based interventions. This approach is particularly relevant given that DDD is a common and painful condition affecting millions of patients, especially the elderly, and poses numerous treatment challenges. His work emphasizes the use of bone marrow concentrated cells (BMC), which are rich in various stem progenitor cells, including mesenchymal stem cells (MSC). Abd-Elsayed has a keen interest in studying the effects of autologous BMC cells in moderating severe discogenic low back pain, contributing to the evolution of pain management and regenerative medicine.
Department of Philosophy; GRE scores are not required and will not be looked at.