Dr Adam Giangreco views stem cell research as the best promise for medical breakthroughs over the next few decades. Dr Giangreco a recent recipient of a major European Research Council grant, explains how he is exploring new treatments for lung damage and why funding stem cell research is so vital. 6 October is International Stem Cell Awareness Day. UCL Centre for Stem Cells and Regenerative Medicine: http://www.ucl.ac.uk/stemcells/ For UCL lectures on stem cell research (link to iTunesU): http://bit.ly/d6RnWE Video streamed by www.AllthingsScience.com