Bone Marrow Bob went to visit his new friend Dr Dallas at Fred Hutchison Cancer Research Center in Seattle last weekend. Here he is inspecting the stem cells that Dr Dallas is manipulating to grow in the petri dishes. * These are cord blood cells and there is nothing controversial about this work. On the contrary, the research is in phase one trials with a good prognosis. Go to Alaina's page on the sidebar to learn more.
At "The Hutch" Bob got up close and personal with Dr Thomas' Nobel Prize. Dr Donnall Thomas was the inventor of bone marrow transplants. He was awarded the Nobel Prize in 1990 eventhough the first transplant was in the late 50s. In the late 80s the first unrelated transplant was performed in Seattle by Dr John Hansen. Bone Marrow Bob stayed out of sight and in awe while introductions were made all around. Hence, no photo op but..............................








Dr Dallas couldn't resist taking our picture with Bob as close as we will ever get to a Nobel Prize.












It was a beautiful day in Seattle.


(if you click on the pictures you can actually see Mt Rainier. Admit it how many of you have seen Mount Rainier on a clear day. You can also click on Dr Thomas' plaque and read the fine print. Ah ha)