RT Journal Article SR Electronic A1 Vinall, Maria T1 Novel Strategies for Treatment of Rheumatic Diseases in the Future Stem Cell Therapies JF MD Conference Express YR 2008 FD SAGE Publications VO 8 IS 5 SP 8 OP 9 DO 10.1177/155989770800800502 UL http://mdc.sagepub.com/content/8/5/8.abstract AB Despite the significant breakthroughs over the years for the treatment of rheumatic diseases, many autoimmune diseases remain resistant to treatment, or response is incomplete. In a basic science session, novel treatments from the fields of stem cells, gene therapy, and therapeutic vaccines are described.