The Stem Cell Revolution - Non-Embryonic Research

Patrick Gaines is the Executive Director of the Charles C. Gates Center for Regenerative Medicine and Stem Cell Biology at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus. Before being appointed into this position in 2010, Patrick held senior leadership positions with the American Cancer Society, CU Denver Business School and the New Jersey Performing Arts Center. Prior to his career in nonprofit management, Patrick enjoyed a 15-year tenure as a professional classical musician, including the Colorado Symphony Orchestra, Opera Colorado and the National Repertory Orchestra in Breckenridge.

Patrick was born and raised in Lincoln, Nebraska and has lived in Colorado for 17 years. He lives with his 16 year old son, Christopher, in Littleton. He is an avid ultramarathon runner and has competed in dozens of trail races on three continents, including our  very own Leadville 100, the Ultra Trail Mont Blanc in Italy, Switzerland and France and the Fuego y Agua endurance race in Nicaragua