Dr. George J. Murphy is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, specializing in stem cell biology and its applications in combating human disease. His research focuses on using pluripotent stem cells to model diseases, explore hematopoietic development, and produce transfusable human blood cells. Dr. Murphy's work spans areas such as sickle cell anemia, amyloidosis, and ageing-related diseases. He also co-directs the Center for Regenerative Medicine and is a key member of several research initiatives at Boston University, including the Center for Excellence in Sickle Cell Disease.