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Nidhi Bhutani is an Associate Professor in the Department of Orthopaedic Surgery at Stanford University. Her research focuses on understanding the fundamental mechanisms that govern cellular fate in development, regeneration, and disease. She is specifically interested in reprogramming approaches for musculoskeletal regeneration, particularly cartilage. Her work on induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs) has significant implications for patient-specific disease modeling and cellular therapies. Bhutani's research also delves into the mechanisms of stem cell self-renewal and differentiation, examining the role of the extracellular matrix in regulating these processes, especially in the context of cancer. Furthermore, she investigates the epigenetic regulation of development and disease, focusing on DNA methylation dynamics and its consequences for gene expression and stem cell fate. Her recent studies have revealed new pathways in DNA demethylation and their relevance to age-associated disorders such as osteoarthritis.
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